An order adjudging a minor to be a ward of the juvenile court shall not be deemed a conviction of a crime for any purpose, nor shall a proceeding in the juvenile court be deemed a criminal proceeding.

(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1068.)

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Terms Used In California Welfare and Institutions Code 203

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.