California legal term
detention facility in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “detention facility” 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 “detention facility” mean in California criminal law?
“detention facility” means: (1) A prison, jail, camp, or other correctional facility used for the confinement of adults or both adults and minors. (Cal. Penal Code § 289.6)
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