California legal term
house confinement in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “house confinement” 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 “house confinement” mean in California criminal law?
“house confinement” means confinement to a residence or location designated by the court and specified in the probation order. (Cal. Penal Code § 1203.1i)
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