California legal term
Community corrections program in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Community corrections program” 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 program” mean in California criminal law?
“Community corrections program” means a program established pursuant to this act consisting of a system of services for felony offenders under local supervision dedicated to all of the following goals: (1) Enhancing public safety through the management and reduction of offender risk while under local supervision and upon reentry from jail or prison into the community. (Cal. Penal Code § 1229)
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