Of Imprisonment and the Death PenaltyGeneral Provisions
Section § 10000
This law states that if any part of a new legal text is essentially the same as what already existed, it should be viewed as simply restating and continuing the previous laws, not as creating new ones.
Section § 10001
This law ensures that anyone already holding a government office under a repealed act will keep their position as long as the new act continues those offices.
Section § 10002
This law section states that any legal actions or proceedings that began before this act came into effect, as well as any rights that were already gained, won't be affected by the new regulations. However, from that point onwards, the procedures followed in those cases should align with the new rules as much as possible.
Section § 10003
This law states that if any part of a specific section of the penal code starting at Section 2000 is found to be unconstitutional, it won't impact the legality or validity of the rest of that section. In simpler terms, one bad part doesn't ruin the whole thing.
Section § 10004
Headings within this document, like division or section titles, don't influence the interpretation or purpose of the actual rules or laws described. They're just there to help organize things but don't change how the law is applied.
Section § 10005
This law allows a public officer to delegate their powers or responsibilities to a deputy or someone else they legally authorize. Basically, if an officer has certain duties or powers, someone else can handle them if given proper authorization.
Section § 10006
This section explains that minors in juvenile institutions, like the Youth Authority or local juvenile halls, cannot watch videos or movies that include harmful content as defined by a specific part of the law.
It also states that detention facilities, including those housing adults or minors, can set rules about what videos or movies can be shown. These rules should ensure the security of the facility and the safety of the public.
Section § 10007
The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in California can use temporary or portable buildings to offer rehabilitation programs, treatment, education, or even as housing for inmates. However, it must ensure that this does not compromise the safety of the inmates or staff.
Section § 10008
This law requires that when someone dies in custody, the correctional agency responsible must publicly share specific information on their website. They must include the agency's name, the county, facility, and location of the death, as well as the deceased's race, gender, age, the date of death, their custodial status, and details about how they died. This information must be posted within 10 days of the death, but if notifying family takes longer, the agency gets an extra 10 days to attempt to inform them first. Any changes to the details must be updated within 30 days. An "in-custody death" covers various situations where law enforcement has custody, including during arrests, transfers, or time in a controlled facility, and even in medical facilities.