Chapter 1 – General Administration

14020.5.1 General Responsibility of Committee

• The Department is held accountable for the conduct of all research on inmates. This accountability is ensured through the Research Advisory Committee in that its functions include overseeing behavioral and other research activities within the Department. No behavioral or other research shall be conducted on inmates without review by this committee. General functions of this committee shall include:

  • Reviewing proposed research projects and recommending approval or disapproval to the Director.

  • Overseeing research projects in progress, ensuring adherence to State laws, departmental policies and standards for research on human subjects.

  • Preparing the biannual report to the Legislature as required by PCPenal Code. This report shall include a review of each research project approved and conducted during the time period covered by the report.