Section 4020.4.

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 4020.4.
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In every county having a population of more than 275,000, there shall be a female deputy sheriff in charge of female prisoners. The sheriff of the county shall appoint the female deputy sheriff in charge of female prisoners.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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