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2011 California Code
Penal Code
PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000 - 10007]
CHAPTER 8. The Medical Facility
Section 6102
CA Penal Code § 6102 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?
The primary purpose of the medical facility shall be the receiving, segregation, confinement, treatment and care of males under the custody of the Department of Corrections or any agency thereof who are any of the following:
(a) Mentally disordered.
(b) Developmentally disabled.
(c) Addicted to the use of controlled substances.
(d) Suffering from any other chronic disease or condition.
(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 120, Sec. 1.)
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