Existing law requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to develop policies related to its contraband interdiction efforts for individuals entering CDCR detention facilities, including, but not limited to, the establishment of unpredictable, random search efforts and methods, as specified.
This bill would require the policies developed by CDCR to include searches of all persons entering CDCR adult facilities instead of random search efforts and methods, as specified. The bill would make these requirements inapplicable to a facility subject to closure as of January 1, 2022. The bill would require CDCR to conduct an evaluation of its contraband interdiction policy and provide an annual report to the Legislature on January 1 each year, as specified.

Statutes affected:
03/18/21 - Amended Assembly: 6402 PEN
04/06/21 - Amended Assembly: 6402 PEN
05/24/21 - Amended Assembly: 6402 PEN