Jurisdiction California | Website calpia.ca.gov | |
Formed September 29, 1982 (1982-09-29) Agency executives Scott Kernan, chairperson of Prison Industry BoardCharles Pattillo, General Manager Parent department Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation Key documents Penal Code ยง 2800 et seq.Stats. 1982, Ch. 1549 | ||
The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) is a putatively self-supporting state entity that purports to reduce recidivism, increase prison safety, and enhance public safety by providing California inmates productive work and training opportunities. Audits by the State of California have consistently criticized CALPIA for exaggerating its profitability and impact.
CALPIA was formerly California Correctional Industries which started in 1947 and reconstituted CALPIA in 1982. CALPIA manages over 100 manufacturing, service, and consumable industries within the 34 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) institutions and provides over 7,000 offender assignments.
CALPIA is overseen by the Prison Industry Board. The Board is composed of 11 members. The Secretary of CDCR serves as a Member and Chair of the Board.