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time spent in a treatment facility in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “time spent in a treatment 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 “time spent in a treatment facility” mean in California criminal law?

“time spent in a treatment facility” includes days a person is treated as an outpatient pursuant to Title 15 (commencing with Section 1600) of Part 2. (Cal. Penal Code § 1375.5)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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