Welf. & Inst. Code, § 327 · Article 8. Dependent Children—Commencement of Proceedings
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 327
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Either the juvenile court in the county in which a minor resides or in the county where the minor is found or in the county in which the acts take place or the circumstances exist which are alleged to bring such minor within the provisions of Section 300, is the proper court to commence proceedings under this chapter.
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Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1068.
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