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 4 - General Institution Regulations
Article 1 - Public Information and Community Relations
Section 3267 - Access of Public Officials to Facilities

(a) A public official, except as provided in (b) below, of another governmental department or agency who needs to interview staff or incarcerated persons or to conduct an inspection shall request permission of the institution head at least 24 hours before the date and time of their desired arrival, stating the purpose of the proposed visit. Upon their arrival, the official's access shall be subject to the following requirements:

(b) An elected state official's access may be denied only during an emergency with the approval of the Secretary of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Access by the guests or staff of such officials may be denied when they have not been previously approved by the institution head.

(c) In cases of immediate need, and upon notification by the Secretary in writing, any prohibitions regarding access to incarcerated persons by public officials, their guests or staff may be suspended to assist in the interest of public understanding of departmental operations and responsibilities.