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 3132 - Responsibility and Compliance

(a) Correspondents are personally responsible for the content of each item of mail they send into or out of a correctional facility. All persons corresponding with incarcerated persons must comply with existing laws, regulations and local rules. Any violation of laws governing mail will be referred to postal authorities and to appropriate criminal authorities. Violations of law, the policies and regulations set forth in this article, or of approved facility mail procedures may result in the temporary suspension or denial of correspondence between the persons involved.

(b) Departmental employees, incarcerated persons and persons corresponding with incarcerated persons must comply with the regulations set forth in this article and with approved facility mail procedures. Failure to do so may result in legal or administrative measures against the person or persons involved.