California · Penal Code
PEN §4573.5: Any person who knowingly brings into any state prison or other institution under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections, or into any prison camp, prison farm, or any other place where priso
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A person who knowingly brings alcohol, drugs, or drug paraphernalia into a prison, jail, or other detention facility without authorization commits a felony.
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