§ 232 County Delinquency Prevention Cooperation

Welfare and Institutions Code·California

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•The county can create special groups to help stop kids and adults from breaking the law.
•These groups work with other local organizations to make the whole county safer.
•They can team up with schools, community centers, or other groups if asked.

Example

A town has a lot of kids skipping school and getting into trouble.

The county can make a new team to work with schools and after-school programs to keep kids out of trouble. If a school asks for help, this team can step in.

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§ 232 County Delinquency Prevention Cooperation

The board of supervisors may by ordinance provide for the establishment, support, and maintenance of one or more agencies or departments to cooperate with and assist in coordinating on a countywide basis the work of those community agencies engaged in activities designed to prevent juvenile and adult delinquency; and such agencies or departments may cooperate with any such public or community committees, agencies, or councils at their invitation. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1068.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 232.

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