{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"1740","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 1740","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 3. Commitments to Youth Authority [1730. - 1742.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-2.5/chapter-1/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 937.","effective":null,"html":"<p>When a court commits a person to the Authority such court shall at once forward to the Authority a certified copy of the order of commitment.</p>","text":"When a court commits a person to the Authority such court shall at once forward to the Authority a certified copy of the order of commitment.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/commitments-to-youth-authority-1740","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}