Welfare and Institutions Code section 1767.3

(a)

The written order of the Director of the Division of Juvenile Justice is a sufficient warrant for any peace officer to return to custody any person who has escaped from the custody of the Division of Juvenile Facilities or from any institution or facility in which he or she has been placed by the division.

(b)

All peace officers shall execute the orders in like manner as a felony warrant.

Source: Section 1767.3, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=1767.3. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/welfare_and_institutions_code_section_1767.3

Original Source: Section 1767.3, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=1767.3. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).