§ 1375. Correspondence.

The facility administrator shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for correspondence which provide that:

(a) there is no limitation on the volume of mail that youth may send or receive;

(b) youth may send two letters per week postage free;

(c) youth may correspond confidentially with state and federal courts, any member of the State Bar or holder of public office, and the Board; however, authorized facility staff may open and inspect such mail only to search for contraband and in the presence of the youth; and,

(d) incoming and outgoing mail, other than that described in (c), may be read by staff only when there is reasonable cause to believe facility safety and security, public safety, or youth safety is jeopardized.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 3-6-97; operative 4-5-97 (Register 97, No. 10).

2. Amendment of section filed 6-18-2007 for agency name change pursuant to Penal Code section 6024; operative 7-18-2007 (Register 2007, No. 25).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 12-2-2013; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 49).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 210 and 885, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 209, Welfare and Institutions Code.