{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"1702","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 1702","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2.5. YOUTHS [1700. - 2202.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-2.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. The Youth Authority [1700. - 1915.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-2.5/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [1700. - 1705.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-2.5/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 937.","effective":null,"html":"<p>This chapter shall apply only to public offenses committed subsequently to the date upon which it becomes effective.</p>","text":"This chapter shall apply only to public offenses committed subsequently to the date upon which it becomes effective.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-provisions-and-definitions-1702","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}