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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 42 – Visiting

Revised May 1, 2003

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54020.9 Extenuating Circumstances for Visitor Approval

Revised September 25, 2007

  • Exceptions to approval requirements for visitors may be made when death, life-threatening illness, or injury occurs to an immediate family member, including registered domestic partner, of the inmate.

  • Family emergency exceptions shall be made only for an inmate’s immediate family members as defined in Section 3000 of the Title 15 or clergy.

  • Each request to visit because of a family emergency shall require proof of the emergency and approval of the supervisor in charge of visiting.

  • Visitors must present acceptable picture identification and pass an arrest history inquiry in accordance with this Section.

  • The visit shall be conducted under the direct supervision of visiting or designated staff.