Document Citation: 15 CCR 3267

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CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 15. CRIME PREVENTION AND CORRECTIONS
DIVISION 3. ADULT INSTITUTIONS, PROGRAMS AND PAROLE
CHAPTER 1. RULES AND REGULATIONS OF ADULT OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER 4. GENERAL INSTITUTION REGULATIONS

Date:
08/31/2009

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§ 3267. Access of Public Officials to Facilities

(a) A public official, except as provided in (b) below, of another governmental department or agency who needs to interview staff or inmates or to conduct an inspection shall request permission of the institution head at least 24 hours before the date and time of their desired arrival, stating the purpose of the proposed visit. Upon their arrival, the official's access shall be subject to the following requirements:

(1) The official shall be required to produce their picture identification and consent to a search.

(2) The official shall be escorted by staff at all times within the facility's security area.

(3) Any equipment required by the official shall be searched and under the control of staff while it is within the facility's security area.

(b) An elected state official's access may be denied only during an emergency with the approval of the Secretary of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Access by the guests or staff of such officials may be denied when they have not been previously approved by the institution head.

(c) In cases of immediate need, and upon notification by the Secretary in writing, any prohibitions regarding access to inmates by public officials, their guests or staff may be suspended to assist in the interest of public understanding of departmental operations and responsibilities.