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 3 - Incarcerated Person Activities
Article 5 - Institution Publications
Section 3250.2 - Incarcerated Publication Disclaimer and Editing Authority

(a) Incarcerated publications shall include a disclaimer that the opinions expressed therein are the author's and do not necessarily represent the position of the facility or department.

(b) The institution head shall designate an administrative editor and a supervising editor who shall oversee the editorial correctness of the incarcerated publication and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

(c) The administrative editor shall be at the level of an associate warden or assistant regional parole administrator, public information officer, or administrative assistant.

(d) The supervising editor shall be an instructor in journalism or other qualified employee appointed by the institution head and shall approve or reject articles, illustrations, and layouts proposed for publication by the incarcerated persons.