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Chapter 1 – General Administration

Article 15 – Information Practices

Revised July 16, 1996

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13030.23.4 Guidelines: DJJ Ward Information

  • No photographs or other information which pertains to a DJJDivision of Juvenile Justice (formerly CYA) ward or which identifies an individual as a ward shall be released to the media or to the public without DJJDivision of Juvenile Justice (formerly CYA) approval. This includes adult Superior Court commitments as well as Juvenile Court commitments covered by specific statutes. When a compelling reason or need exists, CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall obtain DJJDivision of Juvenile Justice (formerly CYA) approval prior to disclosing any information concerning a DJJDivision of Juvenile Justice (formerly CYA) ward.