Cal. PEN § 3408.4
This is the official text of Cal. PEN § 3408.4, part of California’s Penal Code — defines crimes and sets criminal procedure in California.
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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.
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