NOTICE OF PRISONER PROTECTION FOR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ACT (Pen. Code § 6500)
State law requires CDCR make condoms available in all state prisons. Per Operational Procedure #0-1109, general population and reception center inmates at San Quentin State Prison now has access to condom dispensers in the following locations: entrances to the Library, Gym, Central Health Services Building, Education Building, Alpine section, and Badger section; South Block stairwell third tier landing; Upper Yard restroom; Lower Yard stairway; and 13 Wall Pedestrian Gate.
Inmates may possess up to three condoms at any given time. Though the law makes condoms available for the protection of prisoners and the community, sexual activities while incarcerated are illegal and subject to disciplinary action and/or criminal prosecution.