The penalties for false imprisonment of an elder or dependent adult involving violence, menace, fraud, or deceit include up to four years in prison. Up to 1 year in county jail.California law makes it illegal to restrain, detain or confine someone without their consent. Doing so is the crime of "false imprisonment." If you have been charged with false imprisonment, Chesley Lawyers identify defense strategies, and aggressively protect your rights in court if necessary. Felony false imprisonment does not require that a person physically touch, restrain, or move another person. California Rules of Court 3.1200 et seq. Apply to ex parte applications. Call the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, Internal Affairs Section, Monday through Friday, between 8 am and 5 pm, at (510) 208-9800. Alameda County Probation Department FAQs, Adult Probation, Juvenile Probation, Find My Probation Officer Directory, Careers and Recruitment