Commencing July 1, 2005, any reference to the Director of Corrections in this or any other code refers to the Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. As of that date, the office of the Director of Corrections is abolished.
Cal. Penal Code § 5050
The Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case 60 Cal. 4th 1155 - People v. Loper (2015)
Most recently applied in 60 Cal. 4th 1155 - People v. Loper (March 2015)
Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 10, Sec. 36
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