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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 13 – CALPIA Inmate Hiring Requirements and Pay

Revised April 2, 2013

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51121.1 Policy

  • Penal Code (PCPenal Code) Section 2801 provides for the creation and maintenance of working conditions within CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA)’s enterprises. This includes a hiring requirement exclusively utilized to govern the employment of inmates assigned to CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA) work/training programs.

  • PCPenal Code Section 2811 specifies that the General Manager adopt and maintain a compensation schedule for inmate workers of the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA)). Such compensation shall be in accordance with a graduated pay schedule based on quality and quantity of work performed and skill required for its performance. The statutory limitation is one-half the minimum wage provided for by the Labor Code (LCLabor Code) Section 1182.