The probation officer shall upon order of any court in any matter involving the custody, status, or welfare of a minor or minors, make an investigation of appropriate facts and circumstances and prepare and file with the court written reports and written recommendations in reference to such matters. The court is authorized to receive and consider the reports and recommendations of the probation officer in determining any such matter.
Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 281
Probation Officers
Known as the Arnold-Kennick Juvenile Court Law
The act spans §§ 200–987 (682 sections).
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case San Diego County Department of Social Services v. Rusell S. (1990)
Most recently applied in 74 Cal. App. 4th 43 - Cyndie C. v. Geraldine B. (August 1999)
Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1068.
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