Cal. Pen. Code § 9501 : CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE — OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY — PRIVATELY OWNED AND OPERATED DETENTION FACILITIES — Private detention facilities prohibited TEXT PDF Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person shall not operate a private detention facility within the state. Ca. Pen. Code § 9501 Added by Stats 2019 ch 739 (AB 32),s 2, eff. 1/1/2020.