Section 3408.4.
Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 3408.4.
in effectWithin 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: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026
