Parsons v. Superior Court
Penal Code section 2713.1 (all further statutory references are to this code unless otherwise stated) provides that upon release from prison, a prisoner is to be paid $200. The question before us is whether that $200 allowance is owed to a prisoner who, upon being paroled, is not released into the community but is transferred to another law enforcement agency in California to be held for evaluation and possible trial as a sexually violent predator under Welfare and Institutions Code section 6600 et seq. (SVPA). Court conclude that California Code of Regulations, title 15, section 3075.2, subdivision (d) (title 15, section 3075.2, subdivision (d)), which would prohibit payment, is void to the extent explained below. Under section 2713.1 petitioner is entitled to the allowance and Court grant the petition.
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