{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"2717","citation":"Pen. Code, § 2717","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 5. Employment of Prisoners [2700. - 2792.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-1/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Employment of Prisoners Generally [2700. - 2717.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-1/chapter-5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 525, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2001.","effective":"2001-01-01","html":"<p>The Department of Corrections shall require prisoners who are working outside the prison grounds in road cleanup crews pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/2760\">2760</a>) or fire crews pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/2780\">2780</a>) to wear distinctive clothing for identification purposes.</p>","text":"The Department of Corrections shall require prisoners who are working outside the prison grounds in road cleanup crews pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 2760) or fire crews pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 2780) to wear distinctive clothing for identification purposes.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/employment-of-prisoners-generally-2717","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}