{"id":11492,"date":"2024-12-12T15:39:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T23:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/visitors\/?page_id=11492"},"modified":"2024-12-12T16:39:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T00:39:18","slug":"implementation-of-assembly-bill-134","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/visitors\/implementation-of-assembly-bill-134\/","title":{"rendered":"Implementation of                                    Assembly Bill 134"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On June 24, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 134, amending California Penal Code 6405. This new law, effective July 1, 2024, enhances the visitation process within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) by addressing document management and allowing specific items for in-person and family visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AB 134 requires CDCR to scan certain visitor documents into the Strategic Offender Management System (SOMS) upon request. It also standardizes the list of allowable items visitors can bring during visits, particularly for infants, toddlers, and family visits, ensuring accessibility while maintaining safety and security protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, you will find a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about AB 134 to help visitors understand the new guidelines and prepare for their visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Implementation of Assembly Bill 134 (Amending Penal Code 6405)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Information<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>What is Assembly Bill 134 (AB 134)?<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>AB 134, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on June 24, 2023, amends California Penal Code 6405. The bill mandates that the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) scan certain documents into the Strategic Offender Management System (SOMS) and allow specific items to be brought during in-person and approved family visits.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>When does AB 134 go into effect?<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>The requirements outlined in AB 134 must be implemented by CDCR by July 1, 2024.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document Scanning<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>What documents can be scanned into SOMS upon request?<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>Visitors can request the following documents to be scanned into SOMS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Birth certificate for a visiting minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Parental consent form for a visiting minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Marriage license or domestic partnership form for a family visit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Birth certificate for a parent or sibling attending a family visit <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Medical note for a visitor<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In-Person Visits<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>What items can I bring for an infant or toddler during an in-person visit?<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>Visitors with infants or toddlers (defined as children under 36 months) may bring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Up to six factory-sealed single-serving baby formula packets or four transparent bottles\/cups with premixed formula, milk, or other beverages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Breast pump and associated supplies; refrigerated or frozen breastmilk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Six non-glass containers of baby food or snacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Two plastic spoons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Ten disposable diapers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 One sealed package of baby wipes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Three changes of clothing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Two small blankets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Two pacifiers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Three burp cloths<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Diaper cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 A baby carrier or wrap <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 A clear plastic diaper bag<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>Can I bring menstrual hygiene products?<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>Yes, visitors are allowed to bring menstrual hygiene products during visits.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>What items can a visiting minor bring?<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>Minors are allowed to bring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Two non-battery-operated toys (less than 12 inches in length)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Two children\u2019s books<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Up to 10 pages of homework or coloring pages<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approved Family Visits<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>What additional items can I bring for an approved family visit?<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>For approved family visits, visitors may bring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Personal linens (mattress cover, flat sheet, fitted sheet, single-layer blanket)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 One bath towel, hand towel, and washcloth per person<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 A bathmat and disposable shower curtain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Unopened, sealed lubricant bottles<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>What items can I bring for an infant or toddler during a family visit?<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>Items for infants or toddlers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 14 factory-sealed single-serving packets of formula or one factory-sealed container of milk per day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Two gallons of factory-sealed distilled water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Six non-glass containers of baby food or snacks per day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Additional clothing, diapers, and baby-care items as listed for in-person visits<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security and Inspections<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>Will the items I bring be inspected?<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>Yes, all items are subject to routine inspections to check for contraband and security risks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training for CDCR Staff<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>Are CDCR staff being trained on these changes?<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>Yes, wardens will ensure visiting staff, including officers and supervisors, receive training on AB 134 within 90 days of the memorandum\u2019s release. The training is available in the Learning Management System (LMS) under Assembly Bill 134: Visitation \u2013 Online \u2013 On-the-Job Training \u2013 11064008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions, please reach out to the CDCR Division of Adult Institutions or consult your local facility\u2019s operations manual for additional guidance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction On June 24, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 134, amending California Penal Code 6405. 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