{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"702.5","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 702.5","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 17. Wards—Hearings [675. - 714.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-2/part-1/chapter-2/article-17"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1355.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In any hearing conducted pursuant to Section <a href=\"/wic/701\">701</a> or <a href=\"/wic/702\">702</a> to determine whether a minor is a person described in Section <a href=\"/wic/601\">601</a> or <a href=\"/wic/602\">602</a>, the minor has a privilege against self-incrimination and has a right to confrontation by, and cross-examination of, witnesses.</p>","text":"In any hearing conducted pursuant to Section 701 or 702 to determine whether a minor is a person described in Section 601 or 602, the minor has a privilege against self-incrimination and has a right to confrontation by, and cross-examination of, witnesses.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/wards-hearings-702-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}