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DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (DJJ)

The official website of the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), formerly the California Youth Authority, provides useful information about the history and mission for DJJ, as well as statistics.DJJ consists of many different facilities; more information is here.
Recent Change in the Law: Senate Bill No. 823 which became effective September 30, 2020, provides reformation of the juvenile justice system. It directs the gradual closure of the DJJ and transfers responsibility for managing all youthful offenders from the State to county governments commencing July 1, 2021. For further information, see Juvenile Justice Realignment - Senate Bill 823.

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