California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
WIC §871: (a) Any person under the custody of a probation officer or any peace officer in a county juvenile hall, or committed to a county juvenile ranch, camp, forestry camp, or regional facility, who escapes
What this law says, in plain English
Juveniles in custody who escape or attempt to escape from detention facilities commit a misdemeanor. Escape using force or violence is punishable by up to one year in county jail or state prison.
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