California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 1177

WIC § 1177 Effective Jan 1, 2018Div. 2 · Part 1 · Ch. 3 · Art. 8

Statute text

(a)Pursuant to Section 1178, if a person discharged from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Facilities by the Board of Juvenile Hearings has proven that person’s ability to desist from criminal behavior and to initiate a successful transition into adulthood, the board may grant that person an honorable discharge.

(b)The purposes of an honorable discharge are to recognize and reward youth who have avoided reoffending and have pursued productive and engaged roles as members of society; to remove barriers to a youth’s successful integration into society and to enable the pursuit of greater opportunities; to serve as an incentive for youth to participate in treatment and training while placed in the Division of Juvenile Facilities; to connect youth with resources and opportunities upon their reentry into the community; and to inspire and motivate youth committed to the Division of Juvenile Facilities to plan and pursue a positive life.

(c)When determining whether to grant an honorable discharge to a person who petitions the board pursuant to Section 1178, the board shall consider, but is not limited to, both of the following:

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Legislative history

Repealed and added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 683, Sec. 3. (SB 625) Effective January 1, 2018.