California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 5696.7

Wards shall be referred for admission to the director of a regional facility following screening and approval through a joint mental health and probation screening committee in the county which refers the minor.  This screening process shall be defined in the standards, policies, and procedures governing the operation of the facility.  The probation officer shall, in consultation and cooperation with the county mental health staff, process the ward's admission to the facility and implement the discharge plan.