{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"4020.4","citation":"Pen. Code, § 4020.4","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 4. COUNTY JAILS, FARMS AND CAMPS [4000. - 4351.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. County Jails [4000. - 4033.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-4/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 643.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In every county having a population of more than 275,000, there shall be a female deputy sheriff in charge of female prisoners.</p><p>The sheriff of the county shall appoint the female deputy sheriff in charge of female prisoners.</p>","text":"In every county having a population of more than 275,000, there shall be a female deputy sheriff in charge of female prisoners. The sheriff of the county shall appoint the female deputy sheriff in charge of female prisoners.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/county-jails-4020-4","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}