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Chapter 1 – General Administration

Article 4 – California Prison Industry Authority

Revised October 6, 1993

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11040.3 Objectives

  • Objectives of CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) include:

    • Reduce inmate idleness.

    • Create and maintain working conditions for inmates much like those prevalent in private enterprise.

    • Develop work habits and occupational skills in inmates for use upon release.

    • Operate a work program for inmates which shall ultimately be self-supporting by generating sufficient funds from the sale of products and services to offset the program’s expenses.

    • Provide financial support to employed inmates.