Penal Code section 2717.9

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a prisoner who participates in a joint venture program is ineligible for unemployment benefits upon his or her release from prison based upon participation in that program.

Source: Section 2717.9, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=2717.9. (updated Jan. 1, 1995; accessed Dec. 15, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_2717.9

Original Source: Section 2717.9, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=2717.9. (last accessed May 12, 2025).