California § 1000.17 - If the person is referred pursuant to this chapter he or she shall be responsible
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1000.17 — If the person is referred pursuant to this chapter he or she shall be responsible, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1000.17. If the person is referred pursuant to this chapter he or she shall be responsible
If the person is referred pursuant to this chapter he or she shall be responsible for paying the administrative cost of the referral and the expense of such counseling as determined by the county department responsible for public social services or the probation department. The administrative cost of the referral shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for any person referred pursuant to this chapter for an offense punishable as a felony and shall not exceed fifty dollars ($50) for any person referred pursuant to the chapter for an offense punishable as a misdemeanor. The department shall take into consideration the ability of the referred party to pay and no such person shall be denied counseling services because of his or her inability to pay.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1000.17
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1000.17 cover?
Section 1000.17 ("If the person is referred pursuant to this chapter he or she shall be responsible") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1000.17?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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