Penal Code section 3408.4

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.

Source: Section 3408.4, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=3408.4. (updated Jan. 1, 2025; accessed Jul. 14, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_3408.4

Original Source: Section 3408.4, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=3408.4. (last accessed May 12, 2025).