California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC

WIC §625.3: Notwithstanding Section 625, a minor who is 14 years of age or older and who is taken into custody by a peace officer for the personal use of a firearm in the commission or attempted commission of a f

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This statute establishes a custody and court appearance requirement for minors aged 14+ taken into custody for firearm use during felonies or certain specified offenses. It is a procedural provision, not a criminal offense definition.

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Notwithstanding Section 625, a minor who is 14 years of age or older and who is taken into custody by a peace officer for the personal use of a firearm in the commission or attempted commission of a felony or any offense listed in subdivision (b) of Section 707 shall not be released until that minor is brought before a judicial officer.

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