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Government Code § 854.5 (Cal.) · DecisionDepot

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California Government Code

§ 854.5

GOV § 854.5Div. 3.6 · Title 1 · Part 2 · Ch. 5

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As used in this chapter, “confine” includes admit, commit, place, detain, or hold in custody.

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Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1099.

Source: California Government Code § 854.5 from the California Legislative Information (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.