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 4532 Mean?

4532	Escape Jail/Detention
4532(A)	Escape While Charged With Misdemeanor
4532(A)(1)	Escape Jail/Detention
4532(A)(2)	Escape By Force Or Violence
4532(A)(3)	Prior felony charge guidelines involving participant of a home detention program.
4532(B)	Escape While Charged W/ Felony
4532(b)(1)	Attempt/Escape From Jail / Prison / Industrial Road Camp
4532(B)(1)	Escape
4532(B)(2)	Escape While Charged W/Felony Force or Violence
4532(E)	Willful failure of prisoner to return to place of confinement after authorization to be away.

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