{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"656.1","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 656.1","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 16. Wards—Commencement of Proceedings [650. - 664.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-2/part-1/chapter-2/article-16"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1071.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Any petition alleging that the minor is a person described by Section <a href=\"/wic/602\">602</a> shall specify as to each count whether the crime charged is a felony or a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"Any petition alleging that the minor is a person described by Section 602 shall specify as to each count whether the crime charged is a felony or a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/wards-commencement-of-proceedings-656-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}