Pen. Code, § 6354 · Chapter 10.5. Prison Visitor Services
Pen. Code, § 6354
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The Department of Corrections shall employ all the following criteria in selecting the agency or agencies with which it contracts pursuant to Section 6351:
(a) The number and quality of services proposed in comparison to direct program costs.
(b) Prior experience in establishing and operating prison visitor service centers in California.
(c) Prior experience in working cooperatively with the department, other correctional agencies, community programs, inmates, visitors, and the general public.
(d) The ability to use volunteers and other community resources to maximize the cost effectiveness of this program.
(e) The identified needs of visitors.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 17, Sec. 1.
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