{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"2046","citation":"Pen. Code, § 2046","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000. - 10008.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 1. IMPRISONMENT OF MALE PRISONERS IN STATE PRISONS [2000. - 3105.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Establishment of State Prisons [2000. - 2048.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-1/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6. California Men’s Colony [2046. - 2046.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-1/chapter-1/article-6"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 421.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Director of Corrections is authorized to establish a state prison for the confinement of males under the custody of the Director of Corrections. It shall be a medium security institution and shall be known as the California Men’s Colony.</p>","text":"The Director of Corrections is authorized to establish a state prison for the confinement of males under the custody of the Director of Corrections. It shall be a medium security institution and shall be known as the California Men’s Colony.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/california-mens-colony-2046","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}