California · Penal Code

PEN §2650: The person of a prisoner sentenced to imprisonment in the state prison or to imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 is under the protection of the law, and any injury to his person,

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Prisoners retain legal protection against unlawful injury. Harm inflicted on a prisoner without legal authorization is punishable the same as harm to any other person.

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The person of a prisoner sentenced to imprisonment in the state prison or to imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 is under the protection of the law, and any injury to his person, not authorized by law, is punishable in the same manner as if he were not convicted or sentenced.

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