California legal term
drug treatment program in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “drug treatment 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 “drug treatment program” mean in California criminal law?
“drug treatment program” means a state-licensed or state-certified community drug treatment program, which may include one or more of the following: drug education, outpatient services, narcotic replacement therapy, residential treatment, detoxification services, and aftercare services. (Cal. Penal Code § 1203.044)
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