Section 6261 Of Chapter 9.6. Work Furlough Programs From California Penal Code >> Title 7. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 9.6.
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. (a) To the extent that public and private nonprofit and
profit corporations have available beds and satisfy the criteria
specified in this chapter, the Department of Corrections shall
contract with them to provide reentry work furlough programs for all
inmates 120 days prior to scheduled release and who are not excluded
under this chapter.
(b) The Department of Corrections shall contract with private
nonprofit and profit corporations for at least 1/3 of all reentry
work furlough beds, unless the department determines these beds are
not available or do not comply with this chapter. The department
shall report annually in writing to the fiscal and appropriate policy
committees of the Legislature of the actions performed to locate
those beds or reasons for noncompliance. This provision shall not be
interpreted to impair existing contracts.