California Penal Code & Legal Standards Flashcards
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Under California Penal Code Section 831, who is defined as a 'custodial officer'?
Answer: A non-peace officer employee of a county jail who performs custodial duties
PC 831 defines custodial officers as non-peace officer county jail employees who perform custodial responsibilities, distinct from state correctional officers.
California correctional officers are classified as 'peace officers' under which Penal Code section?
Answer: PC 830.5
Penal Code 830.5 designates state correctional officers and parole agents as peace officers with authority to carry firearms and make arrests.
Under California law, bringing controlled substances into a state prison is a violation of:
Answer: PC 4573
Penal Code 4573 makes it a felony to bring or send controlled substances into any state prison, jail, or other correctional facility.
Which California Penal Code section governs the use of force by peace officers?
Answer: PC 835a
PC 835a was amended in 2019 to require that deadly force be necessary (not just reasonable) and imposes a duty to de-escalate before using force.
An inmate who assaults a California correctional officer with a weapon may be charged under:
Answer: PC 4501
PC 4501 specifically covers assault with a deadly weapon by a prisoner, carrying enhanced penalties compared to assault charges outside of custody.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), California correctional facilities are required to:
Answer: Provide reasonable accommodations for qualified inmates with disabilities
The ADA requires correctional facilities to make reasonable accommodations so that inmates with disabilities can access programs, services, and facilities.