Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 6080. Section 6080.
As used in his part, the following terms have the meanings described below:
(a)
“Department” refers to the Department of Corrections.
(b)
“Director” refers to the Director of Corrections.
CHAPTER 7. Definitions [6080. - 6082.]
Cal. Penal Code - PEN 7.
in effectCal. Penal Code - PEN § 6081. Section 6081.
As used in this code, “prison” and “state prison” include the California Institution for Women.
Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 6082. Section 6082.
References in this title and in Title 5 (commencing with Section 4500) to prisons refer to all facilities, camps, hospitals and institutions for the confinement, treatment, employment, training and discipline of persons in the legal custody of the Department of Corrections.
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