{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"6260","citation":"Pen. Code, § 6260","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 7. ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM [5000. - 7468.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 9.6. Work Furlough Programs [6260. - 6265.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-7/chapter-9.6"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 596, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Legislature finds and declares the following: that overcrowding in correctional institutions is not a desirable method of housing state inmates; that other methods of housing should be developed for appropriate state inmates, particularly if they can be less costly; that reentry programs for inmates who are nearing the completion of their term of incarceration provides a more normal environment and an opportunity to begin reintegrating into society; and that work furlough programs are appropriate only for specified types of inmates for a limited period of time prior to release back into society; and that existing law already recognizes the appropriateness of placing inmates in community facilities.</p>","text":"The Legislature finds and declares the following: that overcrowding in correctional institutions is not a desirable method of housing state inmates; that other methods of housing should be developed for appropriate state inmates, particularly if they can be less costly; that reentry programs for inmates who are nearing the completion of their term of incarceration provides a more normal environment and an opportunity to begin reintegrating into society; and that work furlough programs are appropriate only for specified types of inmates for a limited period of time prior to release back into society; and that existing law already recognizes the appropriateness of placing inmates in community facilities.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/work-furlough-programs-6260","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}