California legal term
correctional administrator in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “correctional administrator” 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 “correctional administrator” mean in California criminal law?
“correctional administrator” means the sheriff, probation officer, or director of the county department of corrections. (Cal. Penal Code § 1203.016)
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