California legal term
maximum term of confinement in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “maximum term of 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 “maximum term of confinement” mean in California criminal law?
“maximum term of confinement” has the same meaning as “maximum term of imprisonment,” as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 726. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 875)
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