Section 4006.5 Of Chapter 1. County Jails From California Penal Code >> Title 4. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1.
4006.5
. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a county
board of supervisors or city council may enter into a contract with
the federal government, or any department or agency thereof, to
manage, control, and operate a federal prison located within the
boundaries of that county or city.
(b) If a city or county enters into a contract pursuant to
subdivision (a), the sheriff or chief of police, as appropriate,
shall have sole and exclusive authority to keep the prison and the
prisoners in it.
(c) If a city or county enters into a contract pursuant to
subdivision (a), the employees working in the prison shall be
employees of, and under the authority of, the sheriff or chief of
police, as appropriate.