California Code of Regulations
Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections
Division 1 - Board of State and Community Corrections
Chapter 1 - Board of State and Community Corrections
Subchapter 4 - Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities
Article 14 - Bedding and Linens
Section 1271 - Bedding and Linen Exchange

There shall be written policies and procedures developed by the facility administrator for the scheduled exchange of laundered and/or sanitized bedding and linen issued to each person housed. Washable items such as sheets, mattress covers, and towels shall be exchanged for clean replacement at least once each week. If a top sheet is not issued, blankets or sleep bags shall be laundered or dry cleaned at least once a month or more often if necessary. If a top sheet is issued, blankets shall be laundered or dry cleaned at least every three months.

Mattress shall be free of holes and tears. Mattress with holes, tears, or that lack sufficient padding shall be replaced upon request with mattresses that meet the requirements of Section 1270.

1. Editorial correction of Note filed 9-30-82 (Register 82, No. 42).
2. Amendment filed 8-4-94; operative 9-5-94 (Register 94, No. 31).
3. Amendment filed 6-2-2005; operative 7-2-2005 (Register 2005, No. 22).
4. Amendment filed 1-26-2017; operative 4-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 4).
5. Amendment filed 11-17-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 46).

Note: Authority cited: Section 6030, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6030, Penal Code.