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 3136 - Disapproval of Incarcerated Person Mail

Universal Citation: 15 CA Code of Regs 3136

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Disapproval of incarcerated person mail that is in clear violation of CCR sections 3006 or 3135 shall be referred to staff not below the level of Captain for determination and appropriate action. Disapproval of incarcerated person mail that is not in clear violation of CCR sections 3006 or 3135 shall be referred to the Warden, but not lower than the Chief Deputy Warden, for determination and appropriate action. When incoming or outgoing mail, packages, or publications addressed to or being sent by an incarcerated person are withheld or disallowed, the incarcerated person shall be informed via CDCR Form 1819 (Rev. 07/24), Notification of Disapproval-Mail/Packages/Publications, of the reason, disposition, name of official disallowing the mail/package/publication, and the name of the official to whom a grievance can be directed.

(b) When incarcerated person mail is disapproved based on the criteria established in this section, a copy of the CDCR Form 1819 and the supporting document(s) shall be retained by each facility for a minimum of seven years.

Note: Authority cited: Section 5058, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 2600 and 2601(d), Penal Code.

Note: Authority cited: Section 5058, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 2600 and 2601(d), Penal Code.

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