California Government Code ARTICLE 2 - Prisoners’ Property

• Section 26640.
  The sheriff shall take charge of, safely keep, and keep a correct account of, all money and valuables found on each prisoner when delivered at...
• Section 26641.
  When any prisoner is removed to a state hospital or to a state prison or is released to the custody of an officer of another...
• Section 26642.
  The sheriff shall pay into the general fund for the use and benefit of the county any money of a prisoner or the proceeds of...
• Section 26643.
  When any prisoner dies or loses the legal capacity to make decisions, the sheriff shall make diligent effort to communicate the fact to friends or...
• Section 26644.
  Any money and valuables of a prisoner and the accounts are subject to audit by the county auditor.(Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)
• Section 26645.
  For failure to comply with this article, the sheriff is liable on his official bond.(Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)
• Section 26646.
  The sheriff, with the approval of the county auditor, may establish bank accounts in which money received by the sheriff for bail and fines may...

Last modified: October 22, 2018