Pen. Code, § 6400 · Chapter 10.7. Prison Visitation
Pen. Code, § 6400
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Any amendments to existing regulations and any future regulations adopted by the Department of Corrections which may impact the visitation of inmates shall do all of the following:
(a) Recognize and consider the value of visiting as a means to improve the safety of prisons for both staff and inmates.
(b) Recognize and consider the important role of inmate visitation in establishing and maintaining a meaningful connection with family and community.
(c) Recognize and consider the important role of inmate visitation in preparing an inmate for successful release and rehabilitation.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 238, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.
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