{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"2901","citation":"Pen. Code, § 2901","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 7. Execution of Sentences of Imprisonment [2900. - 2981.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-1/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Commencement of Term [2900. - 2905.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-1/chapter-7/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 106.","effective":null,"html":"<p>It is hereby made the duty of the wardens of the State prisons to receive persons sentenced to imprisonment in a State prison, and such persons shall be imprisoned until duly released according to law.</p>","text":"It is hereby made the duty of the wardens of the State prisons to receive persons sentenced to imprisonment in a State prison, and such persons shall be imprisoned until duly released according to law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/commencement-of-term-2901","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}