Section 101.
Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 101.
in effectAs used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a)
“Adult” means a person 18 years of age or older.
(b)
“Child or minor” means a person under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to Section 300, 601, or 602.
(c)
“CASA” means a Court-Appointed Special Advocate. “CASA” also refers to a Court Designated Child Advocate in programs
that have utilized that title. A CASA has the duties and responsibilities described in this chapter and shall be trained by and function under the auspices of a Court-Appointed Special Advocate program as set forth in this chapter.
(d)
“Court” means the superior court, including the juvenile court.
(e)
“Dependent” means a person described in Section 300.
(f)
“Nonminor dependent” means a person as described in subdivision (v) of Section 11400.
(g)
“Ward” means a person described in Section 601 or 602.
References
referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 300.
referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 11400.
referencesCal. Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 601.
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