People v. Steven E.

Opinion

STONE (S. J.), P. J.

Here we are asked to decide whether an out-of-county licensed group home is a county juvenile hall, county juvenile home, ranch, camp or forestry camp, within the meaning of Welfare and Institutions Code section 871. We hold that it is not and reverse the order sustaining the petition filed May 10, 1989, finding that the minor violated section 871.

Steven E. appeals from the order continuing wardship entered following findings that the prior dispositions were ineffective. (§§ 602, 777.) He was ordered placed at Los Prietos Boys Camp for a maximum term of eight years…