For the purposes of this chapter, the term “correctional personnel” means either of the following:

(1) Any person described by subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 830.5, 830.55, 831, or 831.5.

Terms Used In California Penal Code 6031.5

  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See California Penal Code 7
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the district and territories. See California Penal Code 7

(2) Any class of persons who perform supervision, custody, care, or treatment functions and are employed by the Department of Corrections, the Department of the Youth Authority, any correctional or detention facility, probation department, community-based correctional program, or other state or local public facility or program responsible for the custody, supervision, treatment, or rehabilitation of persons accused of, or adjudged responsible for, criminal or delinquent conduct.

(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1100, Sec. 5.)

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