{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"746","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 746","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 18.6. Repeat Offender Prevention Project [743. - 749.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-2/part-1/chapter-2/article-18.6"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 327, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>A minor shall be selected for participation in a program established pursuant to this article based upon the following factors:</p><p>(a) The minor is 151/2 years of age or younger, has been declared a ward of the juvenile court for the first time and is to be supervised by a probation department selected for participation in this project.</p><p>(b) The minor has been evaluated and found to have at least three of the following factors, that place the minor at a significantly greater risk of becoming a chronic juvenile or adult offender:</p><p>(1) School behavior and performance problems. This shall include at least one of the following: attendance problems; school suspension or expulsion; or failure in two or more academic classes during the previous six months or comparable academic period.</p><p>(2) Family problems. These shall include at least one of the following: poor parental supervision or control; documented circumstances of domestic violence; child abuse or neglect; or family members who have engaged in criminal activities.</p><p>(3) Substance abuse. This shall include any regular use of alcohol or drugs by the minor, other than experimentation.</p><p>(4) High-risk predelinquent behavior. This shall include at least one of the following: a pattern of stealing; chronic running away from home; or gang membership or association.</p><p>(5) The minor matches the at-risk profile for becoming a chronic and repeat juvenile offender according to the criteria developed by the Multi-Agency At-Risk Youth Committee (MAARYC).</p>","text":"A minor shall be selected for participation in a program established pursuant to this article based upon the following factors: (a) The minor is 151/2 years of age or younger, has been declared a ward of the juvenile court for the first time and is to be supervised by a probation department selected for participation in this project. (b) The minor has been evaluated and found to have at least three of the following factors, that place the minor at a significantly greater risk of becoming a chronic juvenile or adult offender: (1) School behavior and performance problems. This shall include at least one of the following: attendance problems; school suspension or expulsion; or failure in two or more academic classes during the previous six months or comparable academic period. (2) Family problems. These shall include at least one of the following: poor parental supervision or control; documented circumstances of domestic violence; child abuse or neglect; or family members who have engaged in criminal activities. (3) Substance abuse. This shall include any regular use of alcohol or drugs by the minor, other than experimentation. (4) High-risk predelinquent behavior. This shall include at least one of the following: a pattern of stealing; chronic running away from home; or gang membership or association. (5) The minor matches the at-risk profile for becoming a chronic and repeat juvenile offender according to the criteria developed by the Multi-Agency At-Risk Youth Committee (MAARYC).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/repeat-offender-prevention-project-746","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}