Chapter 1 – General Administration

13010.1 Policy

• Correctional institutions and programs are operated at public expense for the protection of society and to facilitate the successful reintegration of incarcerated people back to their communities. The public has a right to know how such facilities are operated and programs are being conducted. It is the policy of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) to make known to the public, through the media, through contact with public groups and individuals, and by making its public records available for review by interested persons, all relevant information pertaining to the operations of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation institutions. However, consideration will be given to all factors which might threaten the health and safety of the institution in any way and of those who work, live and visit them; glamorize crime or individual criminals; or unnecessarily intrude upon the personal privacy of incarcerated people and staff. Wardens, Regional Parole Administrators (RPAs), and their designees shall provide a professional bridge of communication linking the public in a transparent manner to the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.