{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"842","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 842","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 22.5. Home Supervision [840. - 842.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-2/part-1/chapter-2/article-22.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 291.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A probation volunteer is a person who donates personal services to the probation department and probationers without compensation. A probation aide or a community worker may receive compensation for such services. Probation aides, community workers, and volunteers shall not qualify for peace officer status pursuant to Section <a href=\"/pen/830.5\">830.5</a> of the Penal Code.</p>","text":"A probation volunteer is a person who donates personal services to the probation department and probationers without compensation. A probation aide or a community worker may receive compensation for such services. Probation aides, community workers, and volunteers shall not qualify for peace officer status pursuant to Section 830.5 of the Penal Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/home-supervision-842","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}