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Goals and Progress Report Procedures Documenting on the CDCR Form 1661 When doc
... Documenting on the CDCR Form 1661 When documenting on the CDCR Form 1661, the parole agent shall: • Document the parolee’s current supervision category, name, CDC number, agent of record name, and the month and year the CDCR Form 1661 is to be completed. • Document when the CDCR Form 1661 was provided to the parolee. • Document the date the form is to be returned to the parol...
81020.12.2 Goals and Progress Report Procedures Documenting on the CDCR Form 1661 When documenting on the CDCR Form 1661, the parole agent shall: • Document the parolee’s current supervision category, name, CDC number, agent of record name, and the month and year the CDCR Form 1661 is to be completed. • Document when the CDCR Form 1661 was provided to the parolee. • Document the date the form is to be returned to the parole agent. • The time frames for completion of goals and return of the form is at the discretion of the parole agent, and may be earlier than the case conference review; however, the time frame for date of issue and date to be returned shall be clearly noted. • Ensure the CDCR Form 1661 is completed in its entirety. • Shall be dated and signed by both the parolee and the parole agent. • Record in the electronic Record of Supervision that a CDCR Form 1661 was issued. • Ask the parolee if they have any questions. • Retain a copy of the CDCR Form 1661 in the field file, and provide the parolee with the original. CDCR Form 1661 Section I – Shall be completed by the parole agent. Section I states six specific goals that may be assigned by the parole agent. The goals are as follows: • Find stable housing. • Develop job skills or attend school. • Practice money management, secure Supplemental Security Income or General Assistance, etc. • Continue to work or look for a job. • Attend a substance abuse treatment program. • Attend an anger management class, batterer’s program, etc. • Other (specify). CDCR Form 1661 Section II - Shall be completed by the parolee. Section II includes fillable rows that reflect the following information: • The date. • Specific activity or goal. • Hours spent. • Contact information for the provider. CDCR Form 1661 Section III - Shall be completed by the parole agent which would reflect the parolee’s participation in the CDCR Form 1661. The parole agent shall sign the form upon completion of Section II by the parolee at the end of the period specified on the CDCR Form 1661. The parole agent shall evaluate the parolee’s level of participation by selecting from any of the following options: • Parolee submitted the CDCR Form 1661. • Parolee failed to submit the CDCR Form 1661. • Parolee has partially met goals. • Parolee failed to meet goals. • Parolee refuses to participate in goals reporting. 81020.12.3
Interstate Cases Policy Any out-of-state parolee who is being considered for tra
81023.7 Interstate Cases Policy Any out-of-state parolee who is being considered for transfer to California, who is otherwise eligible for GPS monitoring under this policy, shall be advised that failure to comply with the GPS program requirements shall result in the denial of their transfer request. Any eligible parolee who elects to maintain their request to transfer to California shall b...
81023.7 Interstate Cases Policy Any out-of-state parolee who is being considered for transfer to California, who is otherwise eligible for GPS monitoring under this policy, shall be advised that failure to comply with the GPS program requirements shall result in the denial of their transfer request. Any eligible parolee who elects to maintain their request to transfer to California shall be supervised via GPS monitoring. Upon arrival for supervision, the parolee retains the discretion to remain in California and participate in GPS monitoring, or to return to their sending state. Willful noncompliance with GPS monitoring shall result in the parolee being placed in local custody, and a Good Cause Hearing shall be scheduled to determine appropriate action, in accordance with Chapter 8, Article 6. For CDCR’s PC Section 290 cases accepted for transfer out of California, the parole agent shall: • Issue written instructions requiring the parolee to keep the GPS device attached to their ankle and the battery charged while traveling to the receiving state’s supervising unit. • Provide the parolee with a prepaid postage return envelope or box that shall be used to return the GPS equipment to California. • While the parolee is in transit, the case shall continue to be monitored by the parole agent and the GPS tracks shall be reviewed in accordance with existing GPS track review requirements. • Upon arrival at the receiving state’s supervising unit, while in the presence of the supervising officer or designee, the parolee shall be required to call the DAPO parole agent/Officer of the Day. The parolee shall be advised to remove the GPS device and place the device and charger in the postage paid envelope or box, and place it into the outgoing mail for return to CDCR. • Review GPS tracks up to the time of removal of the GPS device, and resolve all alerts in the GPS database. • Document actions taken to close supervision on the electronic Record of Supervision. 81023.8
Deactivation Procedures When deactivating a GPS device, the parole agent shall:
81024.1 Deactivation Procedures When deactivating a GPS device, the parole agent shall: • Perform all necessary unenrollment tasks associated with the removal of a GPS device. • Inspect the device for evidence of tampers. • Retain the device and prepare for future use, or return the device to the vendor for repair/replacement. • Upon notification of a parolee’s arrest, une...
81024.1 Deactivation Procedures When deactivating a GPS device, the parole agent shall: • Perform all necessary unenrollment tasks associated with the removal of a GPS device. • Inspect the device for evidence of tampers. • Retain the device and prepare for future use, or return the device to the vendor for repair/replacement. • Upon notification of a parolee’s arrest, unenroll the parolee from the GPS database within one working day. • When a parolee is placed in local custody, retrieve the device from the facility no later than the third working day following arrest. Document all unsuccessful efforts to retrieve the device on the electronic Record of Supervision, and notify the vendor that the device has been lost and unrecoverable, in order to maintain accurate equipment inventory. • Upon discovery that a parolee has absconded from parole supervision, the parole agent may delay for up to three days unenrolling the parolee from the GPS database to allow for possible additional GPS data collection and intelligence gathering. In the event the parolee cuts the strap and removes the GPS device from their ankle, and the location of the device is known, retrieve the device no later than the third working day following notification. Document all unsuccessful efforts to retrieve the device on the electronic Record of Supervision, and notify the vendor that the device has been lost and is unrecoverable, in order to maintain accurate equipment inventory. • On the Controlling Discharge Date (CDD), remove the GPS equipment and unenroll the parolee from the GPS database. If the CDD falls on a non-business day, verify the CDD on the prior working day, and unenroll the parolee from the GPS database on the date of the CDD. The parole agent shall collect the GPS equipment on the next business day. 81024.2
Electronic Travel Permit Procedures Parolee requests to travel outside the count
81025.12.1 Electronic Travel Permit Procedures Parolee requests to travel outside the county of residence or more than 50 miles from their residence of record shall be processed in the following manner: Parole Agent The parole agent shall: • Review the travel request to determine permissibility based upon the factors outlined in this policy. Case conference the request with the unit supe...
81025.12.1 Electronic Travel Permit Procedures Parolee requests to travel outside the county of residence or more than 50 miles from their residence of record shall be processed in the following manner: Parole Agent The parole agent shall: • Review the travel request to determine permissibility based upon the factors outlined in this policy. Case conference the request with the unit supervisor, or designee. • Review parole plan requirements to determine if there is a special condition of parole for the parolee to attend the POC. In the event that a POC requirement exists, contact the assigned POC clinician for input regarding the travel request. • Approve or disapprove travel request and document on the electronic Record of Supervision. • If approved, complete the electronic Travel Permit in SOMS. Include appropriate “Special Instructions” (e.g., reporting or emergency instructions). • Enter digital signature on the Travel Permit and electronically route to the unit supervisor. • Upon unit supervisor approval, document the issuance of the Travel Permit on the electronic Record of Supervision. • Review the terms of the Travel Permit with the parolee and obtain parolee signature. • Provide a copy of the signed Travel Permit to the parolee. • Verify parolee’s return from travel by face -to-face contact. Unit Supervisor or Designee Unit supervisor or designee shall: • Review and approve/disapprove Travel Permit in SOMS. • If disapproved, notify the parole agent and provide instructions to cancel the Travel Permit. If approved, enter digital signature on the Travel Permit. • Notify the receiving parole unit of the status of the Travel Permit. 81025.13
California Interstate Parolee Absconding Procedures Interstate Compact Uni
81060.13.1 California Interstate Parolee Absconding Procedures Interstate Compact Unit Parole Agent Upon being notified by the receiving state that a California Interstate parolee has absconded from supervision in the receiving state the ICU parole agent shall: • Complete Judicial Council of California Form CR-301, Warrant Request and Order, and MC-031, Attached Declaration if neede...
81060.13.1 California Interstate Parolee Absconding Procedures Interstate Compact Unit Parole Agent Upon being notified by the receiving state that a California Interstate parolee has absconded from supervision in the receiving state the ICU parole agent shall: • Complete Judicial Council of California Form CR-301, Warrant Request and Order, and MC-031, Attached Declaration if needed, and enter them into the PVDTS system. • Notify the Court Agent for the California county where the parolee was supervised prior to the parolee’s transfer to another state. The Court Agent will submit the Warrant Request and Order to the appropriate Court for review and/or approval and provide the parole agent with a copy of Court’s decision. • Upon issuance of the warrant, the ICU parole agent shall notify the receiving state via the ICOTS system. • When the parolee is apprehended, the ICU parole agent shall ensure a detainer is in place and submit a Judicial Council of California Form CR- 302, Request to Order and Recall Warrant, via the PVDTS system. • When the parolee is available for extradition the ICU parole agent shall proceed as described in section 81060.14. 81060.14
Caseload Count Policy (a) For the purposes of determining parole agent and parol
81090.4 Caseload Count Policy (a) For the purposes of determining parole agent and parole unit workload, the following cases shall be included as of: (1) The date an offender is released from a CDCR institution/facility following a period of revocation, new commitment, or a 90-day diagnostic study. (2) The date a suspended offender was located outside of California is ordered reinstated or co...
81090.4 Caseload Count Policy (a) For the purposes of determining parole agent and parole unit workload, the following cases shall be included as of: (1) The date an offender is released from a CDCR institution/facility following a period of revocation, new commitment, or a 90-day diagnostic study. (2) The date a suspended offender was located outside of California is ordered reinstated or continued on parole. (3) The date the case is received on transfer in SOMS. (4) The arrival date noted on the “Notice of Arrival” Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS) form. (5) The date a Parolee-At-Large who is arrested out-of-state waives extradition and is available to California. (6) The date the parole unit is notified of a direct release (court walkover) as described in Chapter 8, Article 1, or the date the direct release reports to the parole unit. (b) For the purposes of determining parole agent and parole unit workload, the following cases shall not be included when SOMS reflects “Discharge” or “Closed Interest,” as of: (1) The date the offender is returned to a CDCR institution/facility to serve 90- day diagnostic study, or a new commitment. (2) The date a parolee serving a life parole term is returned to a Division of Adult Institutions facility following a Superior Court good cause finding for a violation of conditions of parole. (3) The effective date of discharge. (4) The date on a death certificate, letter from coroner, coroner’s report, or Criminal Identification and Information report, indicating an offender’s date of death. (5) The date of transfer to another parole unit. (6) The date noted on the “Case Closure Notice” ICAOS form as the closing date. 81090.5
Parole Unit Officer-of-the-Day Each parole unit shall be staffed during normal w
85030.7 Parole Unit Officer-of-the-Day Each parole unit shall be staffed during normal work hours by an assigned parole agent who is designated as the Officer-of-the-Day (OD). In complexes where more than one parole unit exists in the same building, the unit supervisors of each parole unit in the building and the appropriate Parole Administrator shall determine the number of parole agents neede...
85030.7 Parole Unit Officer-of-the-Day Each parole unit shall be staffed during normal work hours by an assigned parole agent who is designated as the Officer-of-the-Day (OD). In complexes where more than one parole unit exists in the same building, the unit supervisors of each parole unit in the building and the appropriate Parole Administrator shall determine the number of parole agents needed to perform OD duties to handle the workload of the complex. In this situation, one parole agent may serve as the OD for multiple parole units. Division headquarters, northern region headquarters, southern region headquarters, and all parole units shall have an OD from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Sub-units and storefronts shall have an OD as scheduled based on the needs of the parole unit and subject to the approval of the RPA. 85030.7.1
Special Procedures for Firearms The parole agent shall always presume a firearm
85060.2.1 Special Procedures for Firearms The parole agent shall always presume a firearm is loaded. The parole agent shall not handle or manipulate the firearm unless it becomes absolutely necessary to ensure the safety of the parole agent or others at the scene. When a firearm is discovered, the parole agent shall visually identify all potential evidence, ensure the integrity of the evidence is...
85060.2.1 Special Procedures for Firearms The parole agent shall always presume a firearm is loaded. The parole agent shall not handle or manipulate the firearm unless it becomes absolutely necessary to ensure the safety of the parole agent or others at the scene. When a firearm is discovered, the parole agent shall visually identify all potential evidence, ensure the integrity of the evidence is preserved by securing the scene, and contact the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the area or the Office of Correctional Safety for assistance. If possible, the parole agent shall photograph the firearm in the state and location where it was found. Prior to handling the firearm, the parole agent shall use latex gloves to prevent contamination of any surface of the firearm. When the firearm is handled by a parole agent, the parole agent should handle the firearm on areas least likely to retain fingerprints, such as textured areas. After the scene is secured, and if the Office of Correctional Safety or law enforcement agency will not provide assistance, the parole agent shall: • Render the firearm safe without exceeding training and capability. If the firearm can be safely transported in a leaded condition, the parole agent may do so, keeping the firearm pointed in a safe direction at all times. • While keeping the firearm pointed in a safe direction, visually inspect the firearm to determine the serial number, if any. Make note of the serial number. • Render the firearm safe without exceeding training and capability. If the firearm can be safely transported in a loaded condition, the parole agent may do so, keeping the firearm pointed in a safe direction at all times. • Collect all ammunition and shell casings found in the vicinity of the firearm. • Return directly to the parole unit to package and store the firearm. To package and store a firearm: • Before unloading or securing any firearm as evidence, record the position, as found, of any safety, cocking indicator, hammer, loaded- chamber indicator, selector, or other controls and features. • Obtain a container that will completely surround the firearm. • If safe to do so, unload the firearm, and package each round of ammunition and the magazine separately, as described in section 85060.1.3. For revolvers, follow the procedures in section 85060.2.2. • Prior to placing the firearm in the container, ensure that the serial number has been recorded and no other information still needs to be obtained from the firearm. • Complete the CDCR 1136-L and place it on the container in a manner that prevents the container from being opened without damaging or removing the CDCR Form 1136-L. Seal sides of the container, if necessary, with transparent tape. • If the firearm is packaged loaded, write “LOADED FIREARM” in large letters on the top of the container and draw a large arrow indicating the direction of the muzzle. • Place the sealed container in the evidence storage area in accordance with 85060.3. 85060.2.2
Responsibility for Obtaining Oral Order When an outpatient/parolee surrenders to
76010.27 Responsibility for Obtaining Oral Order When an outpatient/parolee surrenders to CRC or CRC branch without the agent's knowledge on a weekend or legal holiday and the next day is not a working day, facility staff shall be responsible for contacting an NAEA member to request an oral order of return. At all other times, the Parole Agent's supervisor shall contact the NAEA member to requ...
76010.27 Responsibility for Obtaining Oral Order When an outpatient/parolee surrenders to CRC or CRC branch without the agent's knowledge on a weekend or legal holiday and the next day is not a working day, facility staff shall be responsible for contacting an NAEA member to request an oral order of return. At all other times, the Parole Agent's supervisor shall contact the NAEA member to request an oral order. If the outpatient/parolee surrenders during normal working hours without the Parole Agent's knowledge, facility staff shall obtain all pertinent information and notify the appropriate Parole Agent or unit supervisor who shall contact the NAEA member requesting the oral order of return. In the event an oral order of return or Releasee-at-Large (RAL) is obtained by P&CSD staff and circumstances develop which require that the order be rescinded, the Parole Agent shall submit a report to the NAEA indicating the reasons and requesting that action be taken. In the event a duplicate oral order is obtained by facility staff at the time the outpatient/parolee surrenders at the gate and the oral order has not been confirmed, no further action on the part of the NAEA is necessary. The date, time, and NAEA member who granted the request, as well as the reasons, shall be noted on the original copy of the CDC Form 1607. Upon return of an individual from OPS/parole, the case file shall be updated and the Cum Sum revised in accordance with DOM 76010.5.1. Case Records The CCRM shall enter the appropriate data on the CDC Form 112, indicating NAEA actions. • Suspending releasee/parolee status. • Date of return to the facility. • At-large time. • Recalculate discharge date. The legal page of the Cum Sum shall reflect the new discharge date and updated "custody time remaining" in accordance with DOM 76010.5.1 or if a person is a civil addict parole violator, the maximum eligible parole date shall be added. 76010.28
Parole to County or City of Last Legal Residence (a) All offenders committed to
81010.2 Parole to County or City of Last Legal Residence (a) All offenders committed to prison for a non-sex offense for which registration is not required pursuant to Penal Code (PC) section 290, shall be paroled to the County of Last Legal Residence (CLLR) unless the case complies with exception criteria for paroling to another county. (b) Pursuant to PC section 3003, all offenders committed...
81010.2 Parole to County or City of Last Legal Residence (a) All offenders committed to prison for a non-sex offense for which registration is not required pursuant to Penal Code (PC) section 290, shall be paroled to the County of Last Legal Residence (CLLR) unless the case complies with exception criteria for paroling to another county. (b) Pursuant to PC section 3003, all offenders committed to prison for a sex offense for which registration is required pursuant to PC section 290, shall through all efforts reasonably possible be returned to their city of last legal residence or a close geographic location in which they have family, social, or economic ties, unless a return to that location would violate any other law, or the case complies with exception criteria for paroling to another county. (c) Offenses that occur in custody, defined as being confined in a State prison, local jail, or a Department of State Hospitals facility for treatment shall not be considered in determining the CLLR or city of last legal residence. If the offender has been discharged from all previous terms, consideration shall be given to placement in another, more appropriate county or city in accordance with the factors listed in this section. An offender may be paroled to another county or city if it is in the best interest of the public and the offender. (d) Parole to Another County (1) The following factors shall be considered in determining if parole to another county is justified: (A) The need to protect the life or safety of a victim, the offender, a witness, or any other person. (B) Public concern that would reduce the chance of the individual's parole being successfully completed. (C) The verified existence of a work offer, or an educational or vocational training program in another county that encompasses the following: 1. Permanent employment that will enable the offender to be financially self- sufficient. (Minimum wage jobs, such as busboy or short-term jobs such as cannery worker, are not self-supporting or of sufficient duration to qualify.) 2. Training or educational program that is full time; will materially upgrade = the offender’s employment skills or educational level, and thus substantially improve employability; and will provide sufficient funds to preclude the offender from relying on welfare, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) cash assistance, or similar programs. (D) The existence of immediate family in another county with whom the offender has maintained strong ties and whose support would increase the chance that parole would be successfully completed. 1. Immediate Family Members are defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 15, section 3000 as the offender’s legal spouse; registered domestic partner; natural parents; adoptive parents, if the adoption occurred and a family relationship existed prior to the offender’s incarceration; step -parents or foster parents; grandparents; natural, step, or foster brothers or sisters; the offender’s natural and adoptive children; grandchildren; and legal stepchildren of the offender. Aunts, uncles, and cousins are not considered immediate family members but may be considered on a case-by-case basis if strong family ties have been maintained and the biological relationship can be verified. (E) The lack of necessary outpatient treatment programs for offenders receiving treatment pursuant to PC section 2960. (F) Direct placement into a CDCR-funded, community-based residential treatment program located outside of the CLLR, including but not limited to: 1. Female Offender Treatment and Employment Program. 2. Transitional Housing Program. 3. Parolee Service Center. 4. Specialized Treatment for Optimized Programming. (G) Pre-parole referrals for placement in another state or territory shall be made in accordance with Article 6 of Chapter 8 of this manual. (e) Criteria for Administrative Placement Pursuant to PC sections 3003(f) and 3003(h) (1) Upon request of the victim and after approval by the Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) District Administrator, a parolee whose commitment offense is any of the following shall not be allowed to reside within 35 miles of the current residence of the victim or witness of the commitment offense. (A) Murder or Voluntary Manslaughter. (B) Mayhem. (C) Rape as defined in PC sections 261(a)(1), 261(a)(2), 261(a)(3), 261(a)(4), 261(a)(6), 262(a)(1), or 262(a)(4). (D) Sodomy as defined in PC sections 286(c), 286(d), 286(f), 286(g), or 286(i). (E) Lewd or Lascivious act as defined in PC sections 288(a) or 288(b). (F) Oral Copulation as defined in PC sections 287(c)(1), 287(d)(1), 287(f), 287(g), or 287(i). (G) Continuous Sex Abuse of a Child as defined in PC section 288.5. (H) Sexual Penetration as defined in PC sections 289(a), 289(b), 289(d), 289(e), and 289(i). (I) Any felony punishable by death or imprisonment for life. (J) Any felony in which an enhancement for great bodily injury as defined in PC sections 12022.53, 12022.7, or 12022.9 have been proven. (K) Stalking as defined in PC section 646.9. 81010.2.1
Parole Agent Pick Up Procedures (a) Offenders who meet any of the following crit
81010.13.3 Parole Agent Pick Up Procedures (a) Offenders who meet any of the following criteria shall be picked up by a parole agent or team of parole agents: (1) Serving a determinate or indeterminate SHU term imposed by an Institutional Classification Committee or the Departmental Review Board, and is being released from an AD-SEG Unit, SHU, or PSU. (2) Classified EOP and determin...
81010.13.3 Parole Agent Pick Up Procedures (a) Offenders who meet any of the following criteria shall be picked up by a parole agent or team of parole agents: (1) Serving a determinate or indeterminate SHU term imposed by an Institutional Classification Committee or the Departmental Review Board, and is being released from an AD-SEG Unit, SHU, or PSU. (2) Classified EOP and determined by two institutional mental health clinicians to be unable to use public transportation. This finding shall be documented by institutional staff on a CDC Form 128-C, Medical-Psychiatric- Dental Chrono. (3) Any offender who, as determined by the parole agent and unit supervisor, may pose an enhanced risk to public safety that may be reduced by a direct pick-up. (b) The following lines of responsibility shall occur when the determination is made that an inmate will be picked up at the institution or other designated location. (1) Parole Agent (A) Complete the CDCR Form 1649 noting the date and approximate time the offender shall be picked up from the releasing facility or at a pre-arranged meeting location. (B) Provide the CDCR Form 1649 to support staff to be electronically transmitted to the releasing institution. (C) If the offender is housed at a facility that will require the parole agent to drive an excessive amount of time, contact the Classification and Parole Representative (C&PR) at the institution housing the offender to make arrangements to have the offender transported to an institution closer to the parole unit or to arrange a meeting point. (D) Contact the releasing institution if there are delays in the anticipated arrival time. (E) Pick up the offender at the designated facility or prearranged meeting location at the scheduled date and time. (F) Transport the offender pursuant to DAPO policy to the parole unit or residence of record. (2) Unit Supervisor (A) Ensure the parole agents are available to pick up the offender on their scheduled or adjusted release date. (B) Ensure the parole agent provides pick up instructions to the releasing institution by completing and sending the CDCR Form 1649. (C) Coordinate the pick up date and time with C&PR. 81010.14
Category D Cases Reserved for parolees: • In custody
81020.2.6 Category D Cases Reserved for parolees: • In custody.* • Gravely ill in a home care facility. * Parolees shall be placed in category D immediately upon discovery of the arrest or in-custody status. Parolees shall be removed from category D when they are released from custody and report to the parole unit. In the event the parolee is released on a date other than the calculate...
81020.2.6 Category D Cases Reserved for parolees: • In custody.* • Gravely ill in a home care facility. * Parolees shall be placed in category D immediately upon discovery of the arrest or in-custody status. Parolees shall be removed from category D when they are released from custody and report to the parole unit. In the event the parolee is released on a date other than the calculated revocation released date, or in the event the parolee does not report upon release, the parolee shall be removed from category D upon discovery of the parolee’s release. Movement Into and Out of Category D At the unit supervisor’s discretion, the parolee may be returned to former supervision category or placed into a higher supervision category upon release if: • Parolee is in custody for 59 consecutive calendar days or less. • PAL for 29 days or less. NOTE: The categories listed above may be modified by the unit supervisor based upon the parolee risk to the public and their demonstration in addressing their criminogenic needs. All changes to the supervision levels shall be documented on the electronic Record of Supervision, by the unit supervisor. 81020.2.7
Documenting Searches Any time a parolee is contacted at their residence, the par
81020.5.1 Documenting Searches Any time a parolee is contacted at their residence, the parole agent shall document the type of search that was conducted during the home contact. The type of search to be conducted includes the following: • Plain View Search - A plain view search is a visual inspection of the immediate environment to locate any parole violations or threats to the parole agent....
81020.5.1 Documenting Searches Any time a parolee is contacted at their residence, the parole agent shall document the type of search that was conducted during the home contact. The type of search to be conducted includes the following: • Plain View Search - A plain view search is a visual inspection of the immediate environment to locate any parole violations or threats to the parole agent. • Cursory Search - A cursory search is a more detailed examination to locate any parole violations or threats to the parole agent. The search may include checking in closets, bedrooms, etc. • Comprehensive Search - An extensive and thorough search of the parolee’s residence, any structure situated on the property, or any other property/area as identified by the parole agent. This search is to determine compliance with parole conditions and shall be conducted with more than one peace officer to ensure parole agent safety. The parole agent shall indicate “plain view search conducted,” “cursory search conducted,” or “comprehensive search conducted” on the electronic Record of Supervision depending on the type of search that was conducted in the residence. 81020.5.2
Contact Types Defined Each case supervision task entails different types of cont
...�� Upon release to the community, the initial/comprehensive interview is the parole agent’s initial contact with the parolee to discuss the conditions of parole, conduct intake procedures, and determine the parolee’s criminogenic needs. The comprehensive interview shall be conducted by the agent of record. • Goals and Progress Report – Document detailing th...
81020.7.1 Contact Types Defined Each case supervision task entails different types of contacts. The type of contacts for each of the following categories described shall be defined as follows: • Initial/Comprehensive Interview – Upon release to the community, the initial/comprehensive interview is the parole agent’s initial contact with the parolee to discuss the conditions of parole, conduct intake procedures, and determine the parolee’s criminogenic needs. The comprehensive interview shall be conducted by the agent of record. • Goals and Progress Report – Document detailing the criminogenic needs in which the parolee is working on for a particular duration of time. The document is the source document which is utilized throughout the parolee’s parole period to track the progress of addressing their criminogenic needs. • Home Contact – The parole agent conducts a home visit at the parolee’s residence of record. The home contact should be unscheduled and unannounced unless approved by the unit supervisor in writing. The home contact is conducted to: • Ensure the parolee is residing at their residence of record. • To become familiar with the parolee’s significant others. • Continue case management processes. For transients, a field contact at a location where the parolee frequents or sleeps shall be conducted in lieu of the required home contact. • Additional Face-to-Face Contact – An additional in person contact with the parolee that includes, but is not limited to: • Working with the parolee on their criminogenic needs. • Conducting a comprehensive search. • Facilitating a group. • Participating in a community meeting. • Contacting the parolee at their residence a second time. • Contacting the parolee at their place of employment, the parole unit or in the field. • Urinalysis Test – Conduct a random and unscheduled urinalysis test, if applicable. • Significant Collateral – A significant collateral is a person who has significant knowledge of the parolee. This includes, but is not limited to, an individual who makes up a parolee’s support group, family, friends, neighbors, associates, church members, colleagues, members of social groups, etc. Individuals who play a consistent part in the parolee’s life before, during and after parole. • Resource Collateral – A resource collateral is a person, group, or organization which assists the parolee in addressing their criminogenic needs. • Law Enforcement Collateral – Information received from law enforcement that meets the criteria of a significant or resource collateral as stated above may fulfill one of the monthly collateral contact requirements in each supervision level. 81020.7.2
Guidelines for Entries on the CDCR Form 1650-B Each form requires certain inform
...ing guidelines shall be adhered to when completing the CDCR Form 1650-B: • Parole staff shall record other information as needed. • Entries shall only be made in black or blue ink. • Entries shall be clear and legible. • Only the standard departmental abbreviations/acronyms shall be used to provide uniformity. • The use of “white - out” or correction tape is prohibited...
81020.10.4 Guidelines for Entries on the CDCR Form 1650-B Each form requires certain information to be recorded. The following guidelines shall be adhered to when completing the CDCR Form 1650-B: • Parole staff shall record other information as needed. • Entries shall only be made in black or blue ink. • Entries shall be clear and legible. • Only the standard departmental abbreviations/acronyms shall be used to provide uniformity. • The use of “white - out” or correction tape is prohibited. • If additional pages are needed, an additional CDCR Form 1650-B shall be utilized. CDCR Form 1650-B – Section I: This section shall be completed by the parolee and used to record specific information about the parolee. This section must be signed, dated, and completed in full by the parolee. Parolees unable to complete Section I may require assistance from DAPO staff. CDCR Form 1650-B – Section II: Section II shall be completed by the parole agent conducting the initial face- to-face interview. Section II certifies the parole agent has reviewed elements of the parolee’s field file and/or completed specified tasks, and has advised the parolee of their requirements and/or responsibilities. Section II encompasses a series of check boxes the parole agent must mark as appropriate. The bottom of section II of the CDCR Form 1650-B contains a place where the parole agent shall sign their name, write their badge number, and date the signed form. CDCR Form 1650-B – Comments Section: This section shall be used by the parole agent to record any additional pertinent information. CDCR Form 1650-B Initial/Comprehensive Interview, Section III: The comprehensive interview consists of a series of questions contained within section III of theCDCR 1650-B that the agent of record is required to ask the parolee. The responses are then documented by the agent of record in section III of the CDCR 1650-B. The parole agent shall utilize motivational interviewing techniques to gain rapport and illicit detailed responses. The questions are designed to determine the following: • Parolee criminogenic needs. • Identify barriers to rehabilitation. • Framework for parolee supervision. • Family, friends, and support system. • Utilize motivational interviewing skills to gain rapport. • Academic, employment, and other needs. The comprehensive interview shall be completed in its entirety, dated and signed by the agent of record and unit supervisor upon completion. Comments Section: • This section shall be used by the parole agent to record any additional pertinent information. • Parolee and parole agent signature blocks must be completed. • The parolee signature block consists of the parolee’s signature, CDC number, and date. • The parole agent signature block consists of signature, badge number, and date. 81020.10.5
Mandatory Zones Parole agents shall assign the following mandatory zones as appr
81023.3.5 Mandatory Zones Parole agents shall assign the following mandatory zones as appropriate: • Home Inclusion Zone: Place an inclusion zone around the parolee’s residence of record. If created as an informational zone that does not have an associated curfew special condition of parole, the schedule shall have a minimum of a four-hour time frame. • Transient Inclusion Zone: ...
81023.3.5 Mandatory Zones Parole agents shall assign the following mandatory zones as appropriate: • Home Inclusion Zone: Place an inclusion zone around the parolee’s residence of record. If created as an informational zone that does not have an associated curfew special condition of parole, the schedule shall have a minimum of a four-hour time frame. • Transient Inclusion Zone: For transient parolees, place a ten-mile zone around the city/county center in which the parolee registers as a sex offender, or around the locations where the parolee discloses he or she intends to sleep/stay during the day and/or night. If created as an informational zone that does not have an associated curfew special condition of parole, the schedule shall have a minimum of a four-hour time frame. • 25/50-Mile Travel Restriction Inclusion Zone: Place either a 25- or 50- mile inclusion zone in accordance with the parolee’s specific conditions of parole. Travel restriction zones shall be a 24/7 time frame, unless travel has been approved by the unit supervisor. • Victim Exclusion Zone (PC Section 3003(h) cases): Any parolee with a special condition of parole, pursuant to PC Section 3003(h), who cannot be within 35 miles of his or her victim, shall have an appropriate exclusion zone established. • Victim Exclusion Zone: Place an exclusion zone around any known victim’s residence/work locations.
Notification of Release of Parolees Convicted of a Violent Felony Policy Any par
81025.4 Notification of Release of Parolees Convicted of a Violent Felony Policy Any parolee who has served a term of imprisonment after conviction for an offense listed in PC Section 667.5(c) and who is serving a period of parole revocation is subject to the provisions of PC Sections 3058.6 and 3058.8. The Division of Adult Institution staff are responsible for providing the notice for those ...
81025.4 Notification of Release of Parolees Convicted of a Violent Felony Policy Any parolee who has served a term of imprisonment after conviction for an offense listed in PC Section 667.5(c) and who is serving a period of parole revocation is subject to the provisions of PC Sections 3058.6 and 3058.8. The Division of Adult Institution staff are responsible for providing the notice for those persons first released from prison to parole. DAPO is responsible for notification of victims, or witnesses who request notification of the death, release, or escape of parole violators, convicted of a violent offense, serving revocation time in county jails. DAPO is also responsible for the notification of release from revocation status to law enforcement officials, including the District Attorney of the county to which the parolee will be released. All notifications pursuant PC Sections 3058.6 and 3058.8 to notify local law enforcement, including the District Attorney of the county the parolee will be released to, shall be automated via SOMS into the Law Enforcement Automated Database System. All notifications pursuant to PC Section 3058.8 to notify victims/witnesses shall be the responsibility of the assigned parole agent. PC Section 3058.8 victims/witnesses shall be verified within the Legal Mandates and Notifications section of SOMS prior to initiating notifications. In the event that the parolee’s release is imminent, or if the parolee is released prior to the Revocation Release Date, the parole agent shall notify the victims/witnesses by the fastest means possible (telephone, electronic mail, express mail). 81025.4.1
Parolees Employment Restriction Policy A parolee's criminal, psychiatric or drug
81025.6 Parolees Employment Restriction Policy A parolee's criminal, psychiatric or drug abuse history may indicate that the parolee will pose a serious threat to the person or property of others in certain employment situations. The parole agent may prohibit specific employment by a special condition of parole if a parolee’s case factors include, but are not limited to: • With a narc...
81025.6 Parolees Employment Restriction Policy A parolee's criminal, psychiatric or drug abuse history may indicate that the parolee will pose a serious threat to the person or property of others in certain employment situations. The parole agent may prohibit specific employment by a special condition of parole if a parolee’s case factors include, but are not limited to: • With a narcotics record would have access to drugs. • With a record of embezzlement would have access to a large amount of funds. • With a history of violent or aberrant sexual behavior would be in a situation which is likely to prompt similar behavior. Any special condition of parole restricting employment must meet the requirements described in Chapter 8, Article 1. The parole agent will disclose the parolee's status to an employer if it is necessary for the safety or well-being of the employer, the employer's property, the parolee or others. 81025.7
Off-Duty Contact with Wanted Parolees If a parole agent encounters or becomes aw
81030.9 Off-Duty Contact with Wanted Parolees If a parole agent encounters or becomes aware of the location of a Parolee-At- Large (PAL) or a wanted parolee for whom a warrant has not yet been issued the agent shall: Contact the nearest local law enforcement or security personnel and advise them of the location and description of the parolee. Relay vital information to the local law enforceme...
81030.9 Off-Duty Contact with Wanted Parolees If a parole agent encounters or becomes aware of the location of a Parolee-At- Large (PAL) or a wanted parolee for whom a warrant has not yet been issued the agent shall: Contact the nearest local law enforcement or security personnel and advise them of the location and description of the parolee. Relay vital information to the local law enforcement or security personnel regarding the parolee’s classification (supervision level, commitment offense, whether the parolee is considered armed and dangerous or has a history of weapons, mental health concerns, etc.), if the parole agent is knowledgeable about that information. Inform the unit supervisor or AOD of the contact as soon as possible. Document the contact and any additional information and, if applicable, the disposition on the CDCR Form 1650-D, Record of Supervision, the next working day following the occurrence. A parole agent’s further involvement in the attempt to locate and arrest the parolee shall be consistent with existing policy as defined in Section 81030 (regarding unplanned arrests), and Section 85030 (regarding on-duty and off- duty status). 81031.1
Life or Long-Term Parolee Transportation to Institution After Good Cause Finding
84010.3.1 Life or Long-Term Parolee Transportation to Institution After Good Cause Finding or New Criminal Conviction After the court has found good cause in violation of the terms and conditions of parole or upon notification from the parole agent that a lifer or long-term parolee is in custody as a result of a new criminal conviction, the Notice Agent/Court Agent (see DOM Section 84020.1) shall...
84010.3.1 Life or Long-Term Parolee Transportation to Institution After Good Cause Finding or New Criminal Conviction After the court has found good cause in violation of the terms and conditions of parole or upon notification from the parole agent that a lifer or long-term parolee is in custody as a result of a new criminal conviction, the Notice Agent/Court Agent (see DOM Section 84020.1) shall contact the facility holding the lifer or long-term parolee to determine if the county will transport the parolee to a Reception Center. If the county will not provide transportation, the Notice Agent/Court Agent shall notify the unit supervisor. The unit supervisor shall ensure that the CDCR Form 1018 is completed and sent with the Minute Order to the DAI Statewide Transportation Unit via electronic mail at [email protected] . The parole agent shall monitor the case as an in-custody case in accordance with DOM Section 81020.7.5.1. In the event that the parolee is not in custody and the new criminal charge is still pending, the Notice Agent/Court Agent shall inform the District Attorney to ensure that the court is aware of the parolee’s status and of the need to remand the parolee into CDCR custody if the parolee is convicted. 84010.3.2