Section 3515 Of Chapter 3. Administration From California Penal Code >> Title 2.1. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3.
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. The duties of the department are to determine:
(a) That the risks to the prisoners consenting to research are
outweighed by the sum of benefits to the prisoners and the importance
of the knowledge to be gained.
(b) That the rights and welfare of the prisoners are adequately
protected, including the security of any confidential personal
information.
(c) That the procedures for selection of prisoners are equitable
and that subjects are not unjustly deprived of the opportunity to
participate.
(d) That adequate provisions have been made for compensating
research related injury.
(e) That the rate of remuneration is comparable to that received
by nonprisoner volunteers in similar research.
(f) That the conduct of the activity will be reviewed at timely
intervals.
(g) That legally effective informed consent will be obtained by
adequate and appropriate methods.