California § 3049.5 - Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3049, any prisoner selected for inclusi
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§ 3049.5. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3049, any prisoner selected for inclusi
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3049, any prisoner selected for inclusion in a specific research program approved by the Board of Corrections may be paroled upon completion of the diagnostic study provided for in Section 5079. The number of prisoners released in any year under this provision shall not exceed 5 percent of the total number of all prisoners released in the preceding year. This section shall not apply to a prisoner who, while committing the offense for which he has been imprisoned, physically attacked any person by any means. A threat of attack is not a physical attack for the purposes of this section unless such threat was accompanied by an attempt to inflict physical harm upon some person.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3049.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3049.5 cover?
Section 3049.5 ("Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3049, any prisoner selected for inclusi") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 3049.5?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 3049.5 apply to my situation?
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