California § 6501 - If a person is charged with a violent felony, as described in Section 667.5 of th
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 6501 — If a person is charged with a violent felony, as described in Section 667.5 of th, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6501. If a person is charged with a violent felony, as described in Section 667.5 of th
If a person is charged with a violent felony, as described in Section 667.5 of the Penal Code, and the individual has been committed to the State Department of Developmental Services pursuant to Section 1370.1 of the Penal Code or Section 6500 for placement in a secure treatment facility, as described in subdivision (e) of Section 1370.1 of the Penal Code, the department shall give priority to placing the individual at Porterville Developmental Center prior to placing the individual at any other secure treatment facility.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 6501
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6501 cover?
Section 6501 ("If a person is charged with a violent felony, as described in Section 667.5 of th") 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.
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