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Inmates have a constitutional right to have access to religious services. The California Code of Regulations, Title 15 requires the Sheriff’s Office/Department of Correction to provide opportunities for inmates to participate in religious services, practices and counseling on a voluntary basis. Additionally, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000, 42 U.S.C. §2000cc-1, et seq. and other state, federal and local laws and regulations govern the provision of religious services and religious activities conducted for the benefit of inmates in the County jails.
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