Penal Code section 147

Every officer who is guilty of willful inhumanity or oppression toward any prisoner under his care or in his custody, is punishable by fine not exceeding four thousand dollars ($4,000), and by removal from office.

Source: Section 147, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=147. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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§ 147’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_147

Original Source: Section 147, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=147. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).