California § 7204 - Grounds privileges or passes may be earned by patients, whose placement has been
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7204 — Grounds privileges or passes may be earned by patients, whose placement has been, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7204. Grounds privileges or passes may be earned by patients, whose placement has been
(a) Grounds privileges or passes may be earned by patients, whose placement has been required pursuant to the Penal Code, at all state hospitals. Grounds privileges shall be restricted to areas of the state hospital that are designated as secured campus areas. (b) Off-ground privileges or passes shall not be granted to patients, whose placement has been required pursuant to the Penal Code, at state hospitals. When a patient whose placement has been required pursuant to the Penal Code leaves a state hospital for any purpose other than discharge, the patient shall be accompanied by staff at all times.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7204
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7204 cover?
Section 7204 ("Grounds privileges or passes may be earned by patients, whose placement has been") 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 § 7204?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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