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California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
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Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC |
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Division 2. CHILDREN |
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Part 1. DELINQUENTS AND WARDS OF THE JUVENILE COURT |
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Chapter 1. Court-Appointed Special Advocates |
Section 101.
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As 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 18 years of age.
(c) "CASA" means a Court-Appointed Special Advocate. "CASA" also refers to a Court Designated Child Advocate in programs which 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 child described in Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(f) "Nonminor dependent" means a foster child as described in subdivision (v) of Section 11400.