California · Penal Code

PEN §2057: Counties are authorized to contract with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for the commitment to the department, of persons who have suffered a felony conviction.

Civil

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Counties may contract with the Department of Corrections to house felony offenders in state prison. Offenders must follow state prison rules and regulations.

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Counties are authorized to contract with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for the commitment to the department, of persons who have suffered a felony conviction. An offender sentenced to a county jail that serves his or her sentence in the state prison pursuant to this section shall be required to comply with the rules and regulations of the department consistent with Division 3 of Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.

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