An order of the committing court made pursuant to this article is appealable by the person whose liberty is involved in the same manner as a judgment in a criminal case. The appellate court may affirm the order of the lower court, or modify it, or reverse it and order the appellant to be discharged. Pending appeal, the appellant shall remain under the control of the authority.
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 1803
Extended Detention of Dangerous Persons
Known as the Youth Authority Act
The act spans §§ 1700–1915 (189 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Nino v. J.D.W.B. (1970)
Most recently applied in 8 Cal. App. 3d 103 - In Re JDWB (May 1970)
Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1693.
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