Chapter 1 – General Administration

14010.6.10.3 Subpoenas – Inmate/ Parolee Records

• Subpoenas for inmate/parolee records shall always be referred to the AGAttorney General’s Office except under the following circumstances:

  • The subpoena was issued by the inmate’s/parolee’s own attorney.

    • The attorney shall be informed that the inmate’s/parolee’s written consent is required for the attorney to review the record.

    • If the attorney is unwilling to fulfill this requirement, the matter shall be referred to the Department’s OLAOffice of Legal Affairs.

  • Inmate/parolee medical records are sought in a civil action, not involving the Department, where the inmate/parolee is a party.

    • Notice shall be given to the inmate/parolee prior to disclosure.