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 4 - Mail
Section 3130 - General Policy

Universal Citation: 15 CA Code of Regs 3130
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) encourages correspondence between incarcerated persons and persons outside the correctional facility. The sending and receiving of mail by incarcerated persons shall be uninhibited except as specifically provided for in this article. The Regulations contained in this article shall provide for the orderly processing of incarcerated person mail and to give direction to staff, incarcerated persons, and their correspondents concerning facility mail requirements. Mail shall be delivered to incarcerated persons, regardless of housing, unless it is contraband pursuant to section 3006, or is disturbing or Offensive Correspondence pursuant to section 3135.

Note: Authority cited: Section 5058, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 2600, 2601(d) and 5054, Penal Code; and Procunier v. Martinez, 416 U.S. 396.

Note: Authority cited: Section 5058, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 2600, 2601(d) and 5054, Penal Code; and Procunier v. Martinez, 416 U.S. 396.

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