All non-news motion picture, radio, or television programs produced at any CDC facility must have prior approval. For definition purposes, non-news related productions include features, documentaries, news magazine programs, commercials, and pilots for proposed news, public information, religious and entertainment television programs. The process for approval consideration begins with a written request to the Assistant Director-Communications. Part of the agreement provides for defending and indemnifying the State against any lawsuits. Please allow a minimum of 10 working days for the least complicated request.
Communications responds to media requests made under the California Public Records Act.
Please provide the full name and either the date of birth or the CDC number. Stock Video Footage and Still Photographs Communications maintains a library of stock video footage, video news releases and still photographs and makes these available to the media upon request. There is current and archived footage and photographs of correctional facilities and programs, including restricted or limited access areas such as control booths, guard towers, the execution chamber, death row, Administrative Segregation and Security Housing Units. Media Inquiries Communications researches and responds to inquiries from the media. Facts are gathered as quickly as possible and provided to the inquirer.