Cal. PEN § 4027
This is the official text of Cal. PEN § 4027, part of California’s Penal Code — defines crimes and sets criminal procedure in California.
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Official statutory text
(a) (1) It is the intent of the Legislature that all prisoners confined in local detention facilities shall be afforded reasonable opportunities to exercise religious freedom.
(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that all prisoners confined in local detention facilities shall be afforded religious grooming, clothing, and headwear accommodations in accordance with Section 2607.
(b) As used in this section “local detention facility” means any city, county, or regional facility used for the confinement of prisoners for more than 24 hours.
(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that all prisoners confined in local detention facilities shall be afforded religious grooming, clothing, and headwear accommodations in accordance with Section 2607.
(b) As used in this section “local detention facility” means any city, county, or regional facility used for the confinement of prisoners for more than 24 hours.
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