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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 42 – Visiting

Revised May 1, 2003

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54020.27 Visiting in CDCR Hospitals and Infirmaries

Revised April 3, 2014

  • Authorization from the health care manager and the correctional captain or AODAdministrative Officer of the Day shall be obtained to approve visits for inmates housed in CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation infirmaries or hospital facilities.

    • Visitors shall be immediate family members as defined in Section 3000 of Title 15 including registered domestic partner.

    • Visitors shall be supervised by custody staff during the visit.

    • Approval for visits by minors shall be obtained from the institution head or designee.

    • Visitors shall only be authorized to retain two keys on a single key ring (with no attachments), life sustaining medication, and a valid form of identification.

  • The length of visiting in a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation infirmary, hospitals, or community hospitals shall be determined by the institution head or designee based on staff availability.