{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"6400","citation":"Pen. Code, § 6400","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 7. ADMINISTRATION OF THE STATE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM [5000. - 7468.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 10.7. Prison Visitation [6400. - 6405.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-7/chapter-10.7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 238, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>Any amendments to existing regulations and any future regulations adopted by the Department of Corrections which may impact the visitation of inmates shall do all of the following:</p><p>(a) Recognize and consider the value of visiting as a means to improve the safety of prisons for both staff and inmates.</p><p>(b) Recognize and consider the important role of inmate visitation in establishing and maintaining a meaningful connection with family and community.</p><p>(c) Recognize and consider the important role of inmate visitation in preparing an inmate for successful release and rehabilitation.</p>","text":"Any amendments to existing regulations and any future regulations adopted by the Department of Corrections which may impact the visitation of inmates shall do all of the following: (a) Recognize and consider the value of visiting as a means to improve the safety of prisons for both staff and inmates. (b) Recognize and consider the important role of inmate visitation in establishing and maintaining a meaningful connection with family and community. (c) Recognize and consider the important role of inmate visitation in preparing an inmate for successful release and rehabilitation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/prison-visitation-6400","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}