Chapter 1 – General Administration

14020.5.2 Specific Responsibility

• Specific functions of this committee shall include ensuring that:

  • Any risks to inmates consenting to research are outweighed by the benefits they shall receive and the knowledge that will be gained from the research.

  • The rights and welfare of inmates are adequately protected and the security of any exempt personal information is maintained.

  • Procedures for the selection of inmates for research projects are equitable and that they are not unjustly deprived of the opportunity to participate. A means is established for adequately compensating research related injuries.

  • Legally effective informed consent is obtained from all participating inmates.

  • The rate of remuneration is comparable to that received by non-prisoner volunteers in similar research.

  • The conduct of research projects is reviewed at timely intervals.