{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"286","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 286","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. CHILDREN [100. - 1500.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 1. DELINQUENTS AND WARDS OF THE JUVENILE COURT [100. - 1459.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-2/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Juvenile Court Law [200. - 987.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-2/part-1/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Probation Officers [270. - 286.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-2/part-1/chapter-2/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1068.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Any person lawfully appointed to serve as a probation officer or assistant or deputy probation officer prior to the effective date of this section shall continue in his office or employment as if appointed in the manner prescribed by this article.</p>","text":"Any person lawfully appointed to serve as a probation officer or assistant or deputy probation officer prior to the effective date of this section shall continue in his office or employment as if appointed in the manner prescribed by this article.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/probation-officers-286","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}