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§ 6400. — 6400. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 238, Sec. 1.)

California § 6400.
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Part 3.TITLE 7. ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM
Ch. 10.7.CHAPTER 10.7. Prison Visitation

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Any amendments to existing regulations and any future regulations adopted by the Department of Corrections which may impact the visitation of inmates shall do all of the following:

(a)Recognize and consider the value of visiting as a means to improve the safety of prisons for both staff and inmates.
(b)Recognize and consider the important role of inmate visitation in establishing and maintaining a meaningful connection with family and community.
(c)Recognize and consider the important role of inmate visitation in preparing an inmate for successful release and rehabilitation.

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Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 238, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.
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