§ 13105 Juvenile Court Conviction Definition

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says that when a kid breaks a rule and a judge or officer says they did it, that counts as a conviction, just like for adults. It also says that juvenile court counts as a real court.

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•Kids can get convictions too, not just adults.
•Juvenile court is treated like a real court here.
•Even if a judge or officer (not a full trial) says a kid did something wrong, it still counts as a conviction.

Example

A 16-year-old steals a candy bar from a store.

If a juvenile judge says the teen did it, that counts as a conviction, just like if an adult was found guilty in regular court.

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§ 13105 Juvenile Court Conviction Definition

For the purposes of this chapter, “convicted” or “conviction” includes a finding by a judge of a juvenile court, a juvenile hearing officer, or referee of a juvenile court that a person has committed an offense, and “court” includes a juvenile court except as otherwise specifically provided. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 149, Sec. 81. Effective January 1, 2004.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 13105.

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