CA AB2002

Makes it a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in county jail and/or a fine up to $5,000 per device for anyone who possesses with intent to deliver or delivers a cellular telephone or wireless communication device to an inmate or ward in a local correctional facility or juvenile hall, ranch, camp, or forestry camp.

Requires confiscation of wireless communication devices found on visitors to correctional facilities or juvenile institutions, with same-day return unless held as evidence; requires posted notice in all visitor search areas.

Prohibits cities and counties from accessing data or communications captured from wireless devices without a valid search warrant, and restricts capture or access of data from authorized wireless devices except as already permitted under existing law.

Imposes administrative fines or civil penalties ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 for contractors or employees who knowingly and willfully obtain, disclose, or use confidential information in violation of the data access restrictions.

Subjects inmates found with wireless communication devices to denial or loss of up to 90 days of time credits.