§ 25359 Prisoner Work Program Rules

Government Code·California

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•Prisoners in county jail for small crimes can be made to work in public places.
•The sheriff picks a responsible person to watch over the prisoners while they work.
•The work can be on roads, trails, public buildings, or other places that help the public.

Example

A person is in jail for a small crime like shoplifting.

The sheriff can make them work on fixing a public park or cleaning streets instead of just sitting in jail.

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§ 25359 Prisoner Work Program Rules

The board may provide for the working of prisoners confined in the county jail under judgment of conviction of misdemeanors, under the direction of a responsible person appointed by the sheriff, upon the public grounds, roads, streets, alleys, highways, firebreaks, fire roads, riding or hiking trails, or public buildings, or in such other places as are deemed advisable, for the benefit of the public. (Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1980.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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conviction judgment fire benefit highway road fine misdemeanor

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 25359.

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