California § 729.2 - If a minor is found to be a person described in Section 601 or 602 and the court

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 729.2 — If a minor is found to be a person described in Section 601 or 602 and the court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 729.2. If a minor is found to be a person described in Section 601 or 602 and the court

If a minor is found to be a person described in Section 601 or 602 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: (a) Require the minor to attend a school program approved by the probation officer without absence. (b) Require the parents or guardian of the minor to participate with the minor in a counseling or education program, including, but not limited to, parent education and parenting programs operated by community colleges, school districts, or other appropriate agencies designated by the court or the probation department, unless the minor has been declared a dependent child of the court pursuant to Section 300 or a petition to declare the minor a dependent child of the court pursuant to Section 300 is pending. (c) Require the minor to be at the minor’s legal residence between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless the minor is accompanied by the minor’s parent or parents, legal guardian or other adult person having the legal care or custody of the minor.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 729.2

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 729.2 cover?

Section 729.2 ("If a minor is found to be a person described in Section 601 or 602 and the court") 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 § 729.2?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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