Penal Code section 3413
(a)
In determining how to implement this chapter, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall be guided by the need to utilize the most cost-efficient methods possible. Therefore, the Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation may enter into contracts with appropriate public or private agencies to provide housing, sustenance, services as provided in subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 3412, and supervision for incarcerated persons who are eligible for placement in community treatment programs. Incarcerated persons in the care of such agencies shall be subject to all provisions of law applicable to them.(b)
For the purposes of entering into or renewing agreements pursuant to this section, the department may enter into long-term contracts, not to exceed 10 years, for transfer of incarcerated persons to, or placement of incarcerated persons in, facilities under contract pursuant to this section.(c)
In awarding contracts pursuant to this section, the secretary shall advertise the potential contract and may entertain proposals for the establishment and operation of community treatment programs from public and private entities and shall give preference to the following community treatment programs:(1)
Programs with approved state or local land use.(2)
Programs that provide a rehabilitative, supportive setting and programming that is trauma informed, gender responsive, culturally responsive, and community oriented to improve the outcomes of the participants and reduce recidivism.(3)
Programs operated by a nonprofit organization that has demonstrated experience successfully operating a community correctional reentry center or community treatment program.(4)
Programs that have demonstrated expertise in supporting and strengthening family connection, particularly in parent-child relationships.(d)
Notwithstanding any other law, except as provided in subdivision (c), for the purposes of entering into or renewing agreements pursuant to this section, any process, regulation, or requirement, including any state government reviews or approvals, or third-party approval that is required under, or implemented pursuant to, any statute that relates to entering into or renewing those agreements, is hereby waived.
Source:
Section 3413, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=3413. (updated Sep. 17, 2025; accessed Sep. 22, 2025).
