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.