Assembly Bill 860 mandates the creation and maintenance of written resource guides that inform adult inmates and juveniles in custody of their rights. The Department of Corrections (DOC) and county sheriffs are required to maintain these guides, which must be updated annually or within one week of any legal or institutional changes affecting inmates' rights. The guides must be posted throughout correctional facilities and provided to inmates and juveniles upon entry, during transfers, or upon request. Additionally, trained personnel must explain the contents of the guides to inmates and juveniles at specified times.

The bill also stipulates that the initial development of these resource guides will be contracted out to a legal organization experienced in civil rights advocacy, with a completion deadline of June 30, 2027. The organization must engage with various stakeholders and allocate at least 30% of the contract funds to employ individuals who have previously been incarcerated or detained. The financial implications include an increase of $200,000 in the fiscal year 2025-26 budget for the Department of Administration to support this initiative. The requirements for maintaining the resource guides will take effect on July 1, 2027.