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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 1§ 216 Juvenile Crime Extradition Exceptions

§ 216 Juvenile Crime Extradition Exceptions

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 216 Juvenile Crime Extradition Exceptions

Key Takeaways

  • •If a kid under 18 breaks a law in California and runs away to another state, they can still be brought back and tried as a kid.
  • •If a kid under 18 breaks a law in another state and runs to California, they can be treated like an adult here.
  • •If there’s no room in juvenile hall, the kid might be kept in county jail until their court date.

Example

A 17-year-old steals a car in California and then runs to Nevada.

Even though the kid left California, they can still be brought back and tried as a juvenile for stealing the car.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 216 Juvenile Crime Extradition Exceptions

This chapter shall not apply: (a) To any person who violates any law of this state defining a crime, and is at the time of such violation under the age of 18 years, if such person thereafter flees from this state. Any such person may be proceeded against in the manner otherwise provided by law for proceeding against persons accused of crime. Upon the return of such person to this state by extradition or otherwise, proceedings shall be commenced in the manner provided for in this chapter. (b) To any person who violates any law of another state defining a crime, and is at the time of such violation under the age of 18 years, if such person thereafter flees from that state into this state. Any such person may be proceeded against as an adult in the manner provided in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 1547) of Title 12 of Part 2 of the Penal Code. The magistrate shall, for purposes of detention, detain such person in juvenile hall if space is available. If no space is available in juvenile hall, the magistrate may detain such person in the county jail. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1068.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

detentioncrimearrestviolationpenal codeextradition

Related Statutes

  • § 204.5 Minor Name Disclosure Rules
  • § 256 Juvenile Traffic Offense Hearings
  • § 625.4 Minor Dna Sample Consent
  • § 6500 Violent Crime Mental Health
  • § 781.2 Juvenile Misdemeanor Arrest Sealing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 216.
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