These rules are contained in title 15 of the California Code of Regulations .
Prisoners have a number of important rights regarding the rules.
The CDC must provide prisoners with a copy of the rules within 14 days of the prisoner's arrival. The rules are typically distributed in the reception center. The APA establishes detailed procedure for the adoption of rules that are of general application. The most important APA requirement is that except in emergencies, before an agency adopts a new rule or changes an existing rule, notice must be given to the public. This notice includes a statement of reasons for the rule change.