California legal term
Private detention facility in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Private detention 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 “Private detention facility” mean in California criminal law?
“Private detention facility” has the same meaning as in Section 7320 of the Government Code. (Cal. Penal Code § 832.10)
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