Section 3409 Of Chapter 3. Prisoners From California Penal Code >> Title 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3.
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. (a) Any woman inmate shall upon her request be allowed to
continue to use materials necessary for (1) personal hygiene with
regard to her menstrual cycle and reproductive system and (2) birth
control measures as prescribed by her physician.
(b) Each and every woman inmate shall be furnished by the
department with information and education regarding the availability
of family planning services.
(c) Family planning services shall be offered to each and every
woman inmate at least 60 days prior to a scheduled release date. Upon
request any woman inmate shall be furnished by the department with
the services of a licensed physician or she shall be furnished by the
department or by any other agency which contracts with the
department with services necessary to meet her family planning needs
at the time of her release.