{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"3408.4","citation":"Pen. Code, § 3408.4","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000. - 10008.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 2. IMPRISONMENT OF FEMALE PRISONERS IN STATE INSTITUTIONS [3200. - 3440.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Prisoners [3400. - 3409.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-2/chapter-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 738, Sec. 1.   (AB 2740)   Effective January 1, 2025.","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>Within seven days of arriving at the prison, each incarcerated pregnant person shall be referred to a social worker who shall discuss with the incarcerated person options for parenting classes and other classes relevant to caring for newborns and options for visiting with the newborn. Upon referral, a social worker shall discuss with the incarcerated pregnant person the options to establish future placement for the child and to secure that placement for the child.</p>","text":"Within seven days of arriving at the prison, each incarcerated pregnant person shall be referred to a social worker who shall discuss with the incarcerated person options for parenting classes and other classes relevant to caring for newborns and options for visiting with the newborn. Upon referral, a social worker shall discuss with the incarcerated pregnant person the options to establish future placement for the child and to secure that placement for the child.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/prisoners-3408-4","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}