California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC |
Division 3. NARCOTIC ADDICTS |
Chapter 1. Commitment and Treatment of Narcotic Addicts |
ARTICLE 4. Release in Outpatient Status |
Section 3153.
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The Director of Corrections is authorized to establish one or more halfway houses in large metropolitan areas as pilot projects in order to determine the effectiveness of such control on the addict's rehabilitation, particularly upon his release from the narcotic detention and treatment facility. Rules and regulations governing the operation of such halfway houses shall be established by the Director of Corrections and shall provide for control of the earnings of persons assigned to such halfway houses during their residence there, from which shall be deducted such charges for maintenance as the Director of Corrections may prescribe.
(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1226. Inoperative April 1, 2014. Repealed as of January 1, 2015, pursuant to Section 3202.)