Wherever in this code or in any other statute reference is made to psychopathic probation officers, such reference shall be deemed to mean and refer to the counselors in mental health provided for in this chapter; and wherever in this code or in any other statute reference is made to probation of incompetent persons, such reference shall mean and refer to supervision of such persons.

(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1667.)

Terms Used In California Welfare and Institutions Code 6779

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Probation officers: Screen applicants for pretrial release and monitor convicted offenders released under court supervision.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
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