Behavioral modification techniques shall be used only if such techniques are medically and socially acceptable means by which to modify behavior and if such techniques do not inflict permanent physical or psychological injury.
Cal. Penal Code § 3508
General Provisions and Prohibitions
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 22 Cal. 4th 872 - People v. Nguyen (2000)
Most recently applied in 22 Cal. 4th 872 - People v. Nguyen (May 2000)
Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1250.
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