Welf. & Inst. Code, § 889.1 · Article 24. Wards and Dependent Children—Juvenile Homes, Ranches and Camps
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 889.1
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) (1) Minors detained in or committed to a juvenile ranch, camp, or forestry camp shall be provided with access to computer technology and the Internet for the purposes of education.
(2) Minors detained in or committed to a juvenile ranch, camp, or forestry camp may be provided with access to computer technology and the Internet for maintaining relationships with family.
(b) This section does not limit the authority of the chief probation officer, or his or her designee, to limit or deny access to computer technology or the Internet for safety and security or staffing reasons.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 997, Sec. 4. (AB 2448) Effective January 1, 2019.
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