What are Crime Codes

California law defines each crime according to a specific code section. The Penal Code defines the vast majority of the crimes. But the Vehicle Code addresses certain crimes involving cars, motor vehicles and driving. The Health & Safety Code addresses most crimes involving marijuana or narcotics. You can find more information about California Criminal Codes on our FAQ page.

What does California Criminal Code 402 Mean?

402	Sightseeing At Scene Of Disaster/Emergency
4024	The sheriff may discharge any prisoner from the county jail at such time on the last day such prisoner may be confined as the sheriff shall consider to be in the best interests of the prisoner.
4024.2(A)	Participants in work release program may be required to wear clothing of a distinctive character while performing the work.
4024.2(B)	Failure To Report For Work Release Program
4024.2(C)	Failure To Report For Work Release Program
4024.3(C)	Retake into custody a person who fails to perform requirements of work-release program.
4024.3(C)(2)	Work Release Violation
4024.4(C)	The sheriff, chief of police, or other official in charge of a local detention facility shall work cooperatively with law enforcement agencies within the county or city and local victim centers established under Section 13835 to implement the program.
402A	Adulteration Of Candy
402B	Failure To Remove Door/Lock Of Refrigerator

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