ARTICLE 6. California Men’s Colony [2046. - 2046.6.]

Cal. Penal Code - PEN 6.
in effect

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 2046. Section 2046.

The Director of Corrections is authorized to establish a state prison for the confinement of males under the custody of the Director of Corrections. It shall be a medium security institution and shall be known as the California Men’s Colony.

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 2046.1. Section 2046.1.

The prison authorized to be established by Section 2046 shall be a medium security type institution. Its primary purpose shall be to provide custody, care, industrial, vocational, and other training to persons confined therein.

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 2046.2. Section 2046.2.

Any person under the custody of the Director of Corrections may be transferred to the said prison in accordance with law.

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 2046.4. Section 2046.4.

A warden for the said prison shall be appointed pursuant to Section 6050, and the Director of Corrections shall apoint, subject to civil service, such other officials and employees as may be necessary therefor, and shall fix their compensation.

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 2046.5. Section 2046.5.

The Director of Corrections shall construct and equip in accordance with law, suitable buildings, structures, and facilities for the said prison.

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 2046.6. Section 2046.6.

The provisions of this part shall apply to the prison and to the persons confined therein insofar as those provisions may be applicable.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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