{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"4051","citation":"Pen. Code, § 4051","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 1.5. Joint County Jails [4050. - 4067.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-4/chapter-1.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1019.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Any two or more counties may form a district for the purpose of establishing and operating a joint county jail to serve such counties.</p>","text":"Any two or more counties may form a district for the purpose of establishing and operating a joint county jail to serve such counties.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/joint-county-jails-4051","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}