California § 5007.7 - An inmate who has maintained an inmate trust account with twenty-five dollars (

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5007.7 — An inmate who has maintained an inmate trust account with twenty-five dollars (, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5007.7. An inmate who has maintained an inmate trust account with twenty-five dollars (

An inmate who has maintained an inmate trust account with twenty-five dollars ($25) or less for 30 consecutive days shall be deemed indigent. An indigent inmate shall receive basic supplies necessary for maintaining personal hygiene. An indigent inmate shall be provided with sufficient resources to communicate with and access the courts, including, but not limited to, stamps, writing materials, envelopes, paper, and the services of a notary for the purpose of notarizing a signature on a document, as required.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5007.7

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5007.7 cover?

Section 5007.7 ("An inmate who has maintained an inmate trust account with twenty-five dollars (") 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.

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