California legal term
imprisonment in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “imprisonment” 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 “imprisonment” mean in California criminal law?
“imprisonment” means confinement in a jail, in a minimum security facility, or in an inpatient rehabilitation facility, as provided in Part 1309 (commencing with Section 1309.1) of Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 23580)
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