California legal term
Community corrections in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Community corrections” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Community corrections” mean in California criminal law?
“Community corrections” means the placement of persons convicted of a felony offense under probation supervision, mandatory supervision, or postrelease community supervision for a specified period. (Cal. Penal Code § 1229)
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