California Penal Code

§ 4011.3

PEN § 4011.3 Effective Jan 1, 2021Title 4 · Part 3 · Ch. 1

Statute text

(a)Notwithstanding Section 4011.1, a sheriff, chief or director of corrections, or chief of police shall not charge a fee for durable medical equipment or medical supplies provided to an inmate confined in a county or city jail as medically necessary to ensure the inmate has equal access to jail services, programs, or activities.

(b)(1) For purposes of this section, “durable medical equipment” means equipment that is prescribed by a licensed provider to meet the medical needs of an inmate and that meets all of the following criteria:

(A)The equipment can withstand repeated use.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 370, Sec. 230. (SB 1371) Effective January 1, 2021.