California § 729 - If a minor is found to be a person described in Section 602 by reason of the comm

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§ 729. If a minor is found to be a person described in Section 602 by reason of the comm

If a minor is found to be a person described in Section 602 by reason of the commission of a battery on school property as described in Penal Code Section 243.5, and the court does not remove the minor from the physical custody of the parent or guardian, the court as a condition of probation, except in any case in which the court makes a finding and states on the record its reasons that the condition would be inappropriate, may require the minor to make restitution to the victim of the battery. If restitution is found to be inappropriate, the court, except in any case in which the court makes a finding and states on the record its reasons that the condition would be inappropriate, may require the minor to perform specified community service. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of a juvenile court to provide conditions of probation.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 729 cover?

Section 729 ("If a minor is found to be a person described in Section 602 by reason of the comm") 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.

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