California legal term
Room confinement in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Room 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 “Room confinement” mean in California criminal law?
“Room confinement” means the placement of a minor or ward in a locked sleeping room or cell with minimal or no contact with persons other than correctional facility staff and attorneys. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 208.3)
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