Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 15 – Controlled Substances

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52010.4 Description of Offenses

  • Possession, Distribution of Controlled Substances or Controlled Medications

    Inmates are prohibited from possessing, injecting, ingesting, or otherwise introducing into their body any controlled substance, controlled medication, or intoxicant while incarcerated or under the supervision of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation without specific authorization to do so from a licensed CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation or contract physician  or  psychiatrist.   Inmates  are  prohibited  from  distributing,  exchanging,  soliciting, or arranging for the introduction of controlled substances or controlled medications into any CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation institution, camp, contract health facility, or community correctional facility. Visitors are prohibited from possessing or being under the influence of any intoxicant or controlled substance while on or within any CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation institution, camp, contract health facility, or community correctional facility.

  • Under the Influence of Controlled Substance or Intoxicants

    Inmates are prohibited from being under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or other intoxicants not defined as a controlled substance, in any CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation institution, camp, contract health facility, or community correctional facility.