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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 1§ 1001 Youth Authority Oversight

§ 1001 Youth Authority Oversight

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 1001 Youth Authority Oversight

This law says the Youth Authority is in charge of running and watching over certain places for young people.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Youth Authority is the boss of certain places for young people.
  • •They make the big decisions about how these places work.
  • •This includes making rules and supervising the staff.

Example

If a teenager gets in trouble and is sent to a youth facility, the Youth Authority decides the rules and how the place is run.

The Youth Authority makes sure the facility is managed properly and follows the rules set for it.

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§ 1001 Youth Authority Oversight

The general government and supervision of each such institution is vested in the Youth Authority. (Amended by Stats. 1943, Ch. 481.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

general governmentsupervisionYouth Authority

Related Statutes

  • § 1000.7 Youth Authority Definitions
  • § 1001.5 Youth Facility Contraband Prohibition
  • § 1002 Youth Authority School Powers
  • § 1004 Institution Care And Supervision
  • § 1010 Residency For Transportation Purposes

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 1001.
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