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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 5§ 279 Probation Service Charge Limits

§ 279 Probation Service Charge Limits

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 279 Probation Service Charge Limits

Key Takeaways

  • •The county can add a small fee (up to 2%) to some payments to cover the cost of the probation officer's work.
  • •This fee does not apply to child support payments.
  • •If the court orders payments, the fee must be included in that order.
  • •All the money from this fee goes into the county's general fund.

Example

If someone is ordered by the court to pay restitution for damaging property, the county can add a small fee to cover the cost of the probation officer handling the payments.

The county can add up to a 2% fee to the restitution payments to help pay for the probation officer's services. This fee is included in the court's order, and the money goes to the county's general fund.

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

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§ 279 Probation Service Charge Limits

The board of supervisors may impose a service charge at a uniform rate sufficient to defray the cost of services of the probation officer or other officer designated to act as trustee, not exceeding 2 percent of the amount collected, in addition to the payments made under subdivision (a), (c), (d), or (f) of Section 276. However, a service charge may not be imposed for services relating to child support. The service charge imposed in relation to payments under subdivision (c) of Section 276 shall be imposed only for payments made by probationers, and the service charge imposed in relation to payments made under subdivision (f) of Section 276 shall be imposed only for cases similar to those listed in subdivision (a), (c), or (d) of that section. When the payments are ordered by the court, the payment of the service charge shall be included in the order. All proceeds shall be deposited in the general fund of the county. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 848, Sec. 14. Effective September 22, 1992.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

probationportcounty officialsrelationeffective septemberaddition

Related Statutes

  • § 275 County Probation Payment Records
  • § 280 Probation Officer Court Duties
  • § 281 Probation Officer Custody Reports
  • § 282 Juvenile Placement Oversight
  • § 284 Probation Officer Reporting Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 279.
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