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Psychiatric Security Unit
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Psychiatric Security UnitIn the US penitentiary jargon, a housing area or group of cells designated for inmates confined in a facility-based mental health unit licensed by the California Department of Mental Health.
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Penitentiary
A prison for the punishment of convicts.
Area
An enclosed yard or opening in a house; an open place adjoining to a house.
Health
"1) Freedom from pain or sickness; the most perfect state of animal life. It may be defined, the natural agreement and concordant dispositions of the parts of the living body. 2) Public health is an object of the utmost importance and has attracted the attention of the national and state legislatures.
Department
A portion of a country.
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Patent lawsuit
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Psychiatric Security Unit
Prison reimbursement
"In some US states, a law allowing the state to collect money from prisoners to help defray the costs of imprisonment. All prisoners must notify the department of their assets, and a prisoner?s lack of cooperation in supplying such information can be taken into consideration by the Parole Board. Assets are reported to the Attorney General who determines whether to file a lawsuit for collection. The law allows the government to seek reimbursement if a prisoner has enough money to recover 10% of the estimated cost of care or 10% of the estimated cost for two years, whichever is less. Not more than 90% of the assets can be secured. Assets include payments from worker?s compensation, veteran?s compensation, previously earned salary or wages, bonuses, annuities, and retirement benefits. Money saved from wages and bonuses earned while in prison cannot be taken, according to the law.
Probation
A term of supervision afforded either a convicted felon or a convicted misdemeanant by a court as an alternative to prison or jail.
Protective segregation (prison)
In the US penitentiary jargon, a separate housing unit usually in a higher security prison for prisoners who are in danger of being assaulted by other prisoners. Movement and property in segregation areas is usually restricted. However, prisoners are ordinarily entitled to writing materials, normal meals, mattresses, visits, clothing, showers and exercise.
Punitive segregation (prison)
Usually a small section within the segregation unit of a higher security prison for prisoners who are confined as a sanction for violating prison rules.
Pecker palace
In the US penitentiary slang, a place for conjugal visits.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Penitentiary
A prison for the punishment of convicts.
Area
An enclosed yard or opening in a house; an open place adjoining to a house.
Health
"1) Freedom from pain or sickness; the most perfect state of animal life. It may be defined, the natural agreement and concordant dispositions of the parts of the living body. 2) Public health is an object of the utmost importance and has attracted the attention of the national and state legislatures.
Department
A portion of a country.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Patent lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by or against a patent registration company or having to do with patent and trademark disputes.
Psychiatric Security Unit
Prison reimbursement
"In some US states, a law allowing the state to collect money from prisoners to help defray the costs of imprisonment. All prisoners must notify the department of their assets, and a prisoner?s lack of cooperation in supplying such information can be taken into consideration by the Parole Board. Assets are reported to the Attorney General who determines whether to file a lawsuit for collection. The law allows the government to seek reimbursement if a prisoner has enough money to recover 10% of the estimated cost of care or 10% of the estimated cost for two years, whichever is less. Not more than 90% of the assets can be secured. Assets include payments from worker?s compensation, veteran?s compensation, previously earned salary or wages, bonuses, annuities, and retirement benefits. Money saved from wages and bonuses earned while in prison cannot be taken, according to the law.
Probation
A term of supervision afforded either a convicted felon or a convicted misdemeanant by a court as an alternative to prison or jail.
Protective segregation (prison)
In the US penitentiary jargon, a separate housing unit usually in a higher security prison for prisoners who are in danger of being assaulted by other prisoners. Movement and property in segregation areas is usually restricted. However, prisoners are ordinarily entitled to writing materials, normal meals, mattresses, visits, clothing, showers and exercise.
Punitive segregation (prison)
Usually a small section within the segregation unit of a higher security prison for prisoners who are confined as a sanction for violating prison rules.
Pecker palace
In the US penitentiary slang, a place for conjugal visits.
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