{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"9500","citation":"Pen. Code, § 9500","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 9.5. PRIVATELY OWNED AND OPERATED DETENTION FACILITIES [9500. - 9506.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-9.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 739, Sec. 2.   (AB 32)   Effective January 1, 2020.","effective":"2020-01-01","html":"<p>As used in this title, the following terms have the following meanings:</p><p>(a) “Detention facility” means any facility in which persons are incarcerated or otherwise involuntarily confined for purposes of execution of a punitive sentence imposed by a court or detention pending a trial, hearing, or other judicial or administrative proceeding.</p><p>(b) “Private detention facility” means a detention facility that is operated by a private, nongovernmental, for-profit entity, and operating pursuant to a contract or agreement with a governmental entity.</p>","text":"As used in this title, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Detention facility” means any facility in which persons are incarcerated or otherwise involuntarily confined for purposes of execution of a punitive sentence imposed by a court or detention pending a trial, hearing, or other judicial or administrative proceeding. (b) “Private detention facility” means a detention facility that is operated by a private, nongovernmental, for-profit entity, and operating pursuant to a contract or agreement with a governmental entity.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/privately-owned-and-operated-detention-facilities-9500","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}