GroundRules
PEN § 4006.5
Where this section sits in the code
- Penal Code - PEN
- PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000. - 10008.]
- TITLE 4. COUNTY JAILS, FARMS AND CAMPS [4000. - 4351.]
- CHAPTER 1. County Jails [4000. - 4033.]
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a county board of supervisors or city council may enter into a contract with the federal government, or any department or agency thereof, to manage, control, and operate a federal prison located within the boundaries of that county or city.
(b) If a city or county enters into a contract pursuant to subdivision (a), the sheriff or chief of police, as appropriate, shall have sole and exclusive authority to keep the prison and the prisoners in it.
(c) If a city or county enters into a contract pursuant to subdivision (a), the employees working in the prison shall be employees of, and under the authority of, the sheriff or chief of police, as appropriate.
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