California § 3515 - The duties of the department are to determine: (a) That the risks to the prisoner

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§ 3515. The duties of the department are to determine: (a) That the risks to the prisoner

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.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3515

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3515 cover?

Section 3515 ("The duties of the department are to determine: (a) That the risks to the prisoner") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 3515?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 3515 apply to my situation?

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