California § 4000 - The common jails in the several counties of this state are kept by the sheriffs o
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§ 4000. The common jails in the several counties of this state are kept by the sheriffs o
The common jails in the several counties of this state are kept by the sheriffs of the counties in which they are respectively situated, and are used as follows: 1. For the detention of persons committed in order to secure their attendance as witnesses in criminal cases; 2. For the detention of persons charged with crime and committed for trial; 3. For the confinement of persons committed for contempt, or upon civil process, or by other authority of law; 4. For the confinement of persons sentenced to imprisonment therein upon a conviction for crime. 5. For the confinement of persons pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 3454 for a violation of the terms and conditions of their postrelease community supervision.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4000
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4000 cover?
Section 4000 ("The common jails in the several counties of this state are kept by the sheriffs o") 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 § 4000?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 4000 apply to my situation?
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