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(a) For purposes of this chapter, “participating county” means a county, city and county, or regional consortium of counties, within the state that has been certified to the State Public Works Board (board) by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) as having satisfied all of the requirements set forth in this chapter for financing an adult local criminal justice facility pursuant to this chapter.
(b)(1) For purposes of this chapter, an adult local criminal justice facility may include improved housing with an emphasis on expanding program and treatment space as necessary to manage the adult offender population under the jurisdiction of the sheriff or county department of corrections, as may be applicable, consistent with the legislative intent described in Sections 17.5 and 3450 of the Penal Code, to be further defined by the BSCC in duly adopted regulations.
(2) For purposes of this chapter, an adult local criminal justice facility may also include custodial housing, reentry, program, mental health, or treatment space necessary to manage the adult offender population under the jurisdiction of the sheriff or county department of corrections, as may be applicable, consistent with the legislative intent described in Sections 17.5 and 3450 of the Penal Code, to be further defined by the BSCC in duly adopted regulations.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Government Code - GOV § 15820.94 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/government-code/gov-sect-15820-94/
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