California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
WIC §842: A probation volunteer is a person who donates personal services to the probation department and probationers without compensation.
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A probation volunteer is a person who donates personal services to the probation department and probationers without compensation. A probation aide or a community worker may receive compensation for such services. Probation aides, community workers, and volunteers shall not qualify for peace officer status pursuant to Section 830.5 of the Penal Code.
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