California legal term
nonsecure facility in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “nonsecure 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 “nonsecure facility” mean in California criminal law?
“nonsecure facility” means a facility that is not characterized by the use of physically restricting construction, hardware, and procedures and which provides its residents access to the surrounding community with minimal supervision. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 206)
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