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Title 15 - Crime Prevention and CorrectionsDivision 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and ParoleChapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs
Article 5 - Personal Cleanliness
Section 3062 - Inmate Grooming Standards

Cal. Code Regs. tit. 15 § 3062

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Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 17, April 26, 2024
Section 3062 - Inmate Grooming Standards
(a) An inmate's hair and facial hair shall be clean, neatly styled, and groomed, as specified in these regulations, when he/she is away from the immediate area of his/her quarters.
(b) An inmate's hair and facial hair shall have no lettering, numbering, or designs of any kind cut, shaved, dyed, painted or in any way placed in the hair or on the scalp or face of the inmate.
(c) An inmate shall not alter the appearance of his/her hair or facial hair by changing its natural color.
(d) An inmate shall not possess a wig or hairpiece unless deemed medically necessary by the Chief Medical Officer and authorized, in writing, by the appropriate division of adult institutions' associate director.
(e) An inmate's hair or facial hair may be any length but the inmate's hair shall not extend over the eyebrows or cover the inmate's face. The hair and/or facial hair shall not pose a health and safety risk. If hair or facial hair is long, it shall be worn in a neat, plain style, which does not draw undue attention to the inmate.
(f) An inmate may possess and use approved hair and/or facial hair holding devices based on Section 3190.
(g) An inmate with hair/facial hair styles, including but not limited to braids, cornrows, ponytails, or dreadlocks, shall be required to unbraid, undo, or take down their hair, as applicable for thorough inspections, as instructed by custody staff to ensure hair and/or facial hair is free of contraband.
(h) Facial hair, including beards, mustaches, and sideburns are permitted for male inmates and shall be maintained in a manner as defined in this section.
(i) An inmate who is assigned to work in food preparation, processing or serving areas, and/or around machinery, or in high fire hazard areas, may be required, for safety and sanitation reasons, to further limit his/her grooming in order to properly wear such health and safety equipment as is deemed necessary by staff, including but not limited to, hair nets, safety head coverings, etc.
(j) An inmate's fingernails shall not extend more than 1/4 inch beyond the tips of the fingers. Nails shall be neat and clean. Female inmates may be permitted to wear only clear nail polish.
(k) An inmate may not pierce any part of his/her body for the purpose of wearing an earring or other jewelry. A male inmate may not possess or wear earrings. A female inmate may wear authorized earrings with only one matching earring worn in each ear. An inmate shall not possess or wear any type of jewelry or other object intended to be worn as a body piercing adornment.
(l) A female inmate may wear cosmetics that blend with or match the natural, non-ruddy skin tone. False eyelashes are not permitted.
(m) An inmate who fails to comply with these grooming standards may be deemed a program failure, pursuant to Section 3062, subject to progressive discipline and classification committee review for appropriate housing and program placement. Physical force shall not be used to enforce compliance with these regulations, except as permitted by existing law or with a court order.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 15, § 3062

1. Amendment of section heading and section and new NOTE filed 10-16-97 as an emergency; operative 10-16-97 (Register 97, No. 42). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058(e), a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-25-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Editorial correction of subsection (e) (Register 98, No. 19).
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-16-97 order, including amendment of subsection (m) and relocation and amendment of definition of "Program failure" from section 3000 to new subsection (n), transmitted to OAL 3-23-98 and filed 5-4-98 (Register 98, No. 19).
4. Amendment of subsection (h)(2) filed 8-25-2000; operative 9-24-2000 (Register 2000, No. 34).
5. Repealer of subsection (n) filed 1-9-2004 as an emergency; operative 1-9-2004 (Register 2004, No. 2). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-17-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
6. Repealer of subsection (n) refiled 6-17-2004 as an emergency; operative 6-17-2004 (Register 2004, No. 25). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-24-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
7. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-17-2004 order transmitted to OAL 11-16-2004 and filed 12-29-2004 (Register 2004, No. 53).
8. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 1-17-2006 as an emergency; operative 1-17-2006 (Register 2006, No. 3). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-26-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
9. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-17-2006 order transmitted to OAL 6-22-2006 and filed 7-27-2006 (Register 2006, No. 30).
10. Amendment of subsections (a)-(c) and (e)-(h) and amendment of NOTE filed 12-22-2011; operative 1-21-2012 (Register 2011, No. 51).

Note: Authority cited: Section 5058, Penal Code. Reference: Section 5054, Penal Code; Sukhjinder S. Basra v. Matthew Cate, Case No.: CV11-01676 SVW(FMOx), June 2011, Warsoldier v. Woodford, Case No.: 04-55879, DC No. CV-04-02233-RSWL, (July 2005); and In re Corey Williams, Case No.: SC133840A, (February 2004).

1. Amendment of section heading and section and new Note filed 10-16-97 as an emergency; operative 10-16-97 (Register 97, No. 42). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058(e), a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-25-97 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Editorial correction of subsection (e) (Register 98, No. 19).
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-16-97 order, including amendment of subsection (m) and relocation and amendment of definition of "Program failure" from section 3000 to new subsection (n), transmitted to OAL 3-23-98 and filed 5-4-98 (Register 98, No. 19).
4. Amendment of subsection (h)(2) filed 8-25-2000; operative 9-24-2000 (Register 2000, No. 34).
5. Repealer of subsection (n) filed 1-9-2004 as an emergency; operative 1-9-2004 (Register 2004, No. 2). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-17-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
6. Repealer of subsection (n) refiled 6-17-2004 as an emergency; operative 6-17-2004 (Register 2004, No. 25). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-24-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
7. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-17-2004 order transmitted to OAL 11-16-2004 and filed 12-29-2004 (Register 2004, No. 53).
8. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-17-2006 as an emergency; operative 1-17-2006 (Register 2006, No. 3). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-26-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
9. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-17-2006 order transmitted to OAL 6-22-2006 and filed 7-27-2006 (Register 2006, No. 30).
10. Amendment of subsections (a)-(c) and (e)-(h) and amendment of Note filed 12-22-2011; operative 1-21-2012 (Register 2011, No. 51).