People v. Geneva C.

Opinion

WILLHITE, J.

INTRODUCTION

Appellant Geneva C. appeals from an order of the juvenile court finding her to be a ward of the court and committing her to camp for the maximum term of confinement. Appellant contends that Welfare and Institutions Code section 731, subdivision (b), 1 vests the juvenile court with discretion to commit a minor to camp for less than the maximum term to which an adult offender could be sentenced. We conclude that both the plain language and legislative history of section 731, subdivision (b), demonstrate that the statute provides discretion only when the minor is…