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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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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.