California · Penal Code

PEN §6233: (a) An offender shall not leave a restitution center except to go to work or when specifically authorized and shall return to the restitution center immediately after work or when required by the pers

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

An offender at a restitution center must not leave except for work or authorized reasons, and must return promptly. Violating this rule constitutes escape.

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(a) An offender shall not leave a restitution center except to go to work or when specifically authorized and shall return to the restitution center immediately after work or when required by the person in charge of the restitution center. (b) An offender who violates this section is guilty of escape, and notwithstanding any other provision of law shall be punishable as provided in Section 4530.

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