Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

53140.4 Definitions

• The purpose of this Section is to provide clarification and definition of requirements and terms regarding Joint Venture projects.

  • Joint Venture Program (JVPJoint Venture Program)

    • For the purpose of this Section, JVPJoint Venture Program means the program responsible for implementing the Prison Inmate Labor Initiative of 1990 (Proposition 139).

  • Joint Venture Program Unit (JVPU)

    • The staff responsible for the administration of the JVPJoint Venture Program.

  • Joint Venture Employer (JVE)

    • Any public entity, nonprofit or for profit entity, organization, or business which contracts with the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for the purpose of employing inmate labor under the provisions of Proposition 139.

  • Inmate-Employee

    • Any inmate who is employed by a JVE.

  • Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program (PIECP)

    • Under the Office of Justice Programs, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), PIECP administers and monitors the Federal guidelines for all JVPs nationwide.