California Penal Code

§ 6242

PEN § 6242 Effective Jan 1, 1994Title 7 · Part 3 · Ch. 9.4

Statute text

(a)The county shall assume full responsibility to administer and operate the center and program consistent with the criteria set forth in this chapter and those established by the board. This shall include maintenance and compliance with all codes, regulations, and health standards.

(b)The county shall select a local governmental department to operate the facility in accordance with the standards and oversight provided for in this chapter. The facility shall be owned by the department for the duration of the payment of the bond used to finance construction of the facility. Upon completion of bond repayment, ownership of the facility shall be vested in the county. Ownership of a county facility renovated with funds awarded pursuant to this chapter shall be by the department for the period of bond repayment, after which ownership shall revert to the county. The department shall retain the option to lease from the county no less than 50 percent of inmate beds after completion of bond repayment. If a county willfully terminates its participation in this act prior to completion of bond repayment or if its grant is terminated by the board for noncompliance with program regulations, ownership of the facility shall remain vested in the department. The department shall retain the option to lease as provided in this subdivision.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 589, Sec. 126. Effective January 1, 1994.