CA Penal Code Section 6102


The primary purpose of the medical facility shall be the receiving, segregation, confinement, treatment and care of males under the custody of the Department of Corrections or any agency thereof who are any of the following:

(a)

Mentally disordered.

(b)

Developmentally disabled.

(c)

Addicted to the use of controlled substances.

(d)

Suffering from any other chronic disease or condition.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 6102’s source at ca​.gov