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 2 - Incarcerated Person Resources
Article 2 - Handicraft
Section 3100 - Handicraft Program Participation

(a) Each institution or their designee may establish a handicraft program based on, but not limited to, the following conditions:

(b) Only those incarcerated persons in Privilege Groups A and B are eligible to apply for participation in the handicraft program and must submit CDCR Form 165 (Rev 07/24), Application for Handicraft Privilege.

(c) Approval may be granted to those incarcerated persons whom, in the judgement of the institution head or their designee, intend serious participation and have the skills or the potential and an interest to develop the skills required for the craft.

(d) The reason(s) for denying an incarcerated person handicraft privileges shall be documented on Form 165 (Rev 07/24), Application for Handicraft Privilege, and returned to the incarcerated person with their application.

(e) An incarcerated person's right to own, sell or convey personal property, including all written and artistic material produced or created by that incarcerated person shall be governed by Section 2601 of the Penal Code.

(f) Handicraft projects or tools necessary for completion of handicraft projects shall be restricted to the extent necessary to provide for the reasonable security of the facility and the protection of persons and shall be subject to review by the institution head or their designee.

(g) Only those items approved by the institution head or their designee shall be manufactured. A project shall not be approved under any one or more of the following circumstances:

(h) Handicraft projects, tools, and materials within a designated handicraft area, shall be controlled by staff and may be stored in a designated secured storage area of the facility, dependant upon space availability at the institution/facility.

(i) Incarcerated persons shall not work on a project or participate in any other handicraft activity during their scheduled work/training assignment hours.

(j) Supplies and materials for a project shall not be ordered until the project is approved by the institution head or their designee.