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California Welfare And Institutions Code Section 101

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As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall
apply:
   (a) "Adult" means a person 18 years of age or older.
   (b) "Child or minor" means a person under 18 years of age.
   (c) "CASA" means a Court-Appointed Special Advocate.  "CASA" also
refers to a Court Designated Child Advocate in programs which have
utilized that title.  A CASA has the duties and responsibilities
described in this chapter and shall be trained by and function under
the auspices of a court-appointed special advocate program as set
forth in this chapter.
   (d) "Court" means the superior court, including the juvenile
court.
   (e) "Dependent" means a child described in Section 300 of the
Welfare and Institutions Code.

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