In re J.H. CA1/1

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaMay 15, 2014A140166California1,171 words

Opinion

Opinion

Dondero, J.

INTRODUCTION

In this appeal, we are again asked to review probation conditions imposed in a delinquency case by the juvenile court. Here the challenged condition imposed by the court was “[appellant] is going to be subject to a four-way search clause. That’s consent to search of his person, vehicle, room and property under his control, place of residence, and locker at his placement at any time of the day or night, with or without a search warrant and with or without probable cause.” Following cases such as In re Josh W. (1997) 55 Cal.App.4th 1 and In re R.V. (2009) 171 Cal.App.4th 239, we affirm, acknowledging the broad discretion juvenile court judges have in imposing conditions that ensure rehabilitation of the minor.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

A juvenile wardship petition was filed on February 21, 2013, alleging the minor J.H. committed misdemeanor battery pursuant to Penal Code section 242. On April 10, 2013, the minor was placed on informal probation by the court without adjudging appellant a ward. (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 654.2.) On October 9, 2013, the juvenile court set aside its order of April 10, 2013, remanding appellant to a secure facility. On October 16, 2013, the…

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