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§ 33020.15.4 Ch. 3 — Personnel p. 231

Accountability and Replacement (a) The procedures for accountability a

...nufacture date. (7) Male or Female vest. (8) Name of assigned staff. (9) Job classification. (10) Date placed into service. (11) Current unit in which used. (12) Type of damage sustained. (13) Remedial action (disposed, etc.). (E) CDCR owned or personally owned vests, panels, covers determined to be unserviceable due to damage beyond normal wear (such as being collected for evidentiary rea...
33020.15.4 Accountability and Replacement (a) The procedures for accountability and replacement of CDCR and personally owned protective vests are as follows: (1) Accountability (A) Each Warden, Superintendent, or Division Head shall appoint a VCP who shall receive, inventory, and manage the institution’s, division’s, facility’s or unit’s protective vests program. The VCP shall provide monthly CDCR vest inventory reports (including specific information related to inventory discrepancies) directly to the Chief Deputy Warden, Division Head, or Chief of Security, who is responsible for the accountability of the institution’s, division’s, facility’s or unit’s protective vests. (B) The VCP shall maintain an ongoing inventory of all CDCR and personally owned vests in their area of responsibility via the CDCR approved vest inventory tracking program. The institution, division, facility, or unit VCP shall submit a quarterly inventory report to the CDCR VCP. The institution, division, facility, or unit head shall ensure the accuracy of this report. (C) The CDCR Form 2155, CDCR Personal Protective Vest Issuance Acknowledgement Form, shall be used to facilitate protective vest inspection. The institution, division, facility, or unit VCP shall maintain the CDCR 2155 for the duration of use of each vest. (D) Each CDCR owned vest or cover shall be documented on the CDCR 2155. (E) Personally owned vests, covers, or both must be presented by the employee to the VCP prior to use and then annually thereafter for review. The VCP shall inspect the personally owned vest, cover, or both to ensure that it complies with CDCR requirements. The VCP shall then input the personally owned vest, cover, or both cover into their inventory. Any employee who chooses to wear a personally owned vest, cover, or both must surrender any CDCR owned vest, cover, or both in their possession to the VCP. (F) The institution, division, facility, or unit VCP shall annually verify the inventory and wear ability of each CDCR or personally owned vests, covers, or both in their area of responsibility. This will require a physical inspection of each protective vest and cover. The CDCR Form 2154, CDCR Protective Vest Inspection Form, shall be used to facilitate protective vest inspection. The institution, division, facility, or unit VCP shall maintain the CDCR 2154 for the duration of use of each vest. (G) If the VCP determines a CDCR owned vest, cover, or both used by an employee is not serviceable, the VCP shall inform the employee they are no longer authorized to wear the non-serviceable vest or cover. The VCP shall issue the employee a CDCR owned pool vest, cover, or both. The VCP shall note this fact on the CDCR 2155 and provide the employee with a signed copy of the CDCR 2154. (H) If the VCP determines a personally owned vest, cover, or both used by an employee (who would normally be issued for regular use a CDCR owned vest) is not serviceable, the VCP shall inform the employee they are no longer authorized to wear the non-serviceable vest, cover or both. The VCP shall issue the employee a replacement CDCR owned vest, cover or both. The VCP shall note this fact on the CDCR 2155 and provide the employee with a signed copy of the CDCR 2154. The employee may acquire another personally owned vest, cover, or both at their expense to replace the disapproved vest, cover, or both. (I) If the VCP determines that a personally owned vest, cover, or both used by an employee not mandated to wear a vest, cover, or both is no longer serviceable, the employee shall be informed that they are no longer authorized to wear that personally owned vest, cover, or both. The VCP shall note this fact on the CDCR 2154 and provide the employee with a signed copy of this form. The employee may acquire another personally owned vest, cover, or both at their expense to replace the disapproved vest, cover, or both. (J) In the event an employee who has been issued a CDCR owned vest and cover or who has purchased a personally owned vests, covers, or both transfers to or is placed at a different CDCR institution, division, facility, or unit, they shall be allowed to take their CDCR owned vest, covers, or both, or personally owned vest, covers, or both with them. The affected VCP shall ensure all CDCR procedures regarding property transfer are used to track the transfer of such vests, covers, or both. The sending VCP shall ensure the receiving VCP receives a copy of the CDCR 2155 or CDCR 2154 related to that employee’s vest. (K) In the event an employee who has been issued a CDCR owned vest or cover transfers to or is placed at a CDCR institution, division, facility or unit where vest wear is not regularly required (i.e. Headquarters) or if a different type of vest (combination vest or ballistic vest) will be issued to the transferring employee by the receiving unit, the VCP shall ensure the transferring employee’s CDCR owned vest, covers, or both is confiscated and, if the vest, covers, or both are serviceable, that they are placed into the sending institution’s, division’s, facility’s or unit’s Standby Vest Pool or are appropriately used as deemed necessary by the VCP or CDCR VCP. (L) The VCP under the guidance of the institution, division, or facility head, shall issue a vest from the Standby Vest Pool to an employee who undergoes any significant body shape change or weight change that would render their issued vest ineffective. If the employee’s originally issued vest is serviceable, it will be placed into the Standby Vest Pool or be used appropriately as deemed necessary by the VCP or CDCR VCP. (M) In the event an employee that has been issued a CDCR owned protective vest retires, resigns, or otherwise separates from the CDCR, the CDCR owned vest, cover, or both shall be surrendered to the VCP during the check-out process. If the employee’s vest is serviceable, it will be placed into the Standby Vest Pool or be used appropriately as deemed necessary by the VCP or CDCR VCP. (N) Vest inventories shall be facilitated via the use of the CDCR 2154 and 2155. The VCP shall maintain the CDCR 2154 and 2155 for the duration of use of each vest and for three years after the disposal of each vest. (O) The CDCR VCP shall work in coordination with the institution, division, facility, or unit VCPs to maintain an accurate CDCR protective vest inventory. The CDCR VCP shall ensure that excess protective vest inventories at any CDCR site are identified and, if required, transferred to another site that might need these protective vest resources before any supplemental protective vest purchase is initiated. (2) Replacement Replacement of the CDCR protective vest panels and covers shall be accomplished as follows: (A) Vest covers shall be replaced by the institutions, divisions, facilities, or units when the covers are no longer serviceable. The VCP shall ensure that worn CDCR owned vest covers are replaced before the cover becomes unable to maintain the position of the vest panels upon the body of the wearer as designed by the manufacturer. (B) CDCR owned vest panels shall be replaced prior to the expiration of manufacturer’s warranty period. (C) Personally owned vest panels shall be replaced at the employee’s expense prior to the expiration of the manufacturer’s warranty period. If the employee mandated to wear a vest chooses to not purchase another personally owned vest, cover, or both, the VCP shall ensure this employee is issued a CDCR owned vest, cover, or both. (D) CDCR owned or personally owned vests, panels, covers determined to be unserviceable due to normal wear shall be documented in the institution’s, division’s, facility’s, or unit’s vest inventory program with the following information: (1) Manufacturer. (2) Vest model number. (3) Type and threat level (Spike III, Ballistic II, etc.). (4) Serial number of vest panels. If there are different serial numbers on the front and back panel of the same vests, these shall be separately noted with a designation of “F” for the front panel and “B” for the back panel. (5) Lot number. (6) Manufacture date. (7) Male or Female vest. (8) Name of assigned staff. (9) Job classification. (10) Date placed into service. (11) Current unit in which used. (12) Type of damage sustained. (13) Remedial action (disposed, etc.). (E) CDCR owned or personally owned vests, panels, covers determined to be unserviceable due to damage beyond normal wear (such as being collected for evidentiary reasons), but not due to negligence shall be documented in the institutions, divisions, facilities or units monthly VCP inventory report with the following information: (1) Manufacturer. (2) Vest model number. (3) Type and threat level (Spike III, Ballistic II, etc.). (4) Serial number of vest panels. If there are different serial numbers on the front and back panel of the same vests, these shall be separately noted with a designation of “F” for the front panel and “B” for the back panel. (5) Lot number. (6) Male or Female vest. (7) Name of assigned staff. (8) Job classification. (9) Date placed into service. (10) Current unit in which used. (11) Type of damage sustained. (12) Brief description of circumstance and corrective action, if any. (13) Remedial action (disposed, placed into evidence, etc.). (F) CDCR owned vests, panels, covers determined to be unserviceable due to negligence, intentional destruction, lost, stolen or damaged will be reported verbally and in writing by the affected employee to the VCP by the next business day and the VCP shall issue the employee another CDCR vest, panel, or cover if person is required to be personally issued a vest. The written report from the employee must include a complete statement of circumstances surrounding the incident that led to the negligence, destruction, or loss. This information shall be contained in the institutions, divisions, facilities or unit’s monthly VCP inventory report with the following information: (1) Manufacturer (2) Vest model number (3) Type and threat level (Spike III, Ballistic II, etc.). (4) Serial number of vest panels. If there are different serial numbers on the front and “F” for the front panel and “B” for the back panel. (5) Lot number. (6) Male or Female vest. (7) Name of assigned staff. (8) Job classification. (9) Date placed into service. (10) Current unit in which used. (11) Type of damage sustained. (12) Brief description of circumstance and corrective action, if any. (13) Remedial action (disciplinary action, etc.). (G) Lost, stolen or damaged CDCR protective vests shall be replaced in accordance with the State Administrative Manual, Section 8643, “Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Property”. (H) Disposal of protective vests and covers must be coordinated through the CDCR VCP and be accomplished in accordance with CDCR policy and other applicable regulations. 33020.15.5
§ 51070.10 Ch. 5 — Inmate Housing and Classification p. 371

Notification of Contact Listed Revised April 9, 2014 Receiving and Release (R&R

...gn the form, staff shall indicate the refusal, date and sign the form. Facility classification staff at all CDCR facilities shall ensure the Notification in Case of Inmate Death, Serious Injury, or Serious Illness is updated: • Annually as part of the classification review process. • Upon recommendation of transfer by a classification committee. • Whenever an inmate advises his or h...
51070.10 Notification of Contact Listed Revised April 9, 2014 Receiving and Release (R&R) staff in Reception Centers shall ensure that primary and alternate emergency contact information is entered in the Strategic Offender Management System (SOMS)/Electronic Records Management System (ERMS) application for each incoming inmate (new admissions and parole violators). The inmate is interviewed by R&R staff upon his/her arrival from the county and the information is entered into SOMS. The form is printed and signed by the inmate and then scanned into ERMS. If the inmate refuses either to list a next of kin or to sign the form, staff shall indicate the refusal, date and sign the form. Facility classification staff at all CDCR facilities shall ensure the Notification in Case of Inmate Death, Serious Injury, or Serious Illness is updated: • Annually as part of the classification review process. • Upon recommendation of transfer by a classification committee. • Whenever an inmate advises his or her correctional counselor of a desire to change the information contained in the SOMS/ERMS application. In the event of a death, serious injury, or serious illness, the Warden or designee at the level of Correctional Lieutenant or Correctional Counselor II or above shall use all reasonable means to contact the person(s) identified on the Notification form. The senior custodial officer shall review the inmate’s C -File and Emergency Contact information contained in SOMS/ERMS and notify the contact listed as soon as possible. • Telephone notification of contact listed should be used whenever possible. Custody staff shall not attempt to provide medical information regarding the inmate’s health or cause of death, but shall refer the contact listed to the facility CME or physician designee or to the County Coroner’s office. The staff member making contact shall verify the mailing address of the contact listed. • In all cases of death, a tactfully worded letter, over the name of the Warden, shall be sent to the contact listed. Written notification shall be done by return-receipt mail. The following format may be used in the event of a death: (Name of contact listed) “I regret to inform you of the death of your (relationship), name, and date. Remains have been released to (name of contracting mortuary, address and phone number of mortuary). They are awaiting further instructions for the final disposition of your (relationship) without expense to the State. If not claimed within 48 hours, disposition must be made as provided by law. Please notify (contract mortuary) whether you will claim the body. You may contact the County Coroner’s Office at (Area Code) XXX-XXXX if you have questions regarding the cause of death of your (relationship). We extend our sympathy in your loss.” If notification cannot be immediately made in the aforementioned manner, the Warden or designee at the level of Correctional Lieutenant or Correctional Counselor II or above shall use all reasonable means to make contact with family members including but not limited to: • Assigning Investigative Services Unit (ISU) staff to utilize telephone signup sheets, Inmate Monitoring and Recording Systems, searching the inmate’s personal property (while preserving crime scene evidence), reviewing the inmate’s visiting file, contactin g the previous Parole Agent (if any), contacting the local Coroner’s office, contacting the arresting agency, reviewing social media, and/or contacting the Office of Correctional Safety (OCS), etc., to locate contact information. • Contact the appropriate consulate office if the inmate is a foreign national. • All efforts made to locate and notify the next of kin shall be documented on a CDCR 837-C, Crime/Incident Report Part C – Staff Report or General Chrono, CDC 128-B. If notification with the contact listed cannot be made within 72 hours, the Warden shall notify their respective Associate Director (AD) that all reasonable means for obtaining contact information have been exhausted. The AD shall make contact with the OCS for any additional assistance in locating the next of kin. 51070.11
§ 51120.9 Ch. 5 — Inmate Housing and Classification p. 381

Movement between Pay Positions Assignments Changes from one pay rate to a higher

...ted in performance reports. Inmates approved for advancement to a higher skill classification shall enter the new classification pay grade equal to or greater than their present pay grade in the lower skill. Inmate performance ratings and total hours in job categories shall be available for review when changes in job classifications are being considered. An inmate ’ s pay rate shall not be re...
51120.9 Movement between Pay Positions Assignments Changes from one pay rate to a higher pay rate shall be based upon the: • Recommendation of the supervisor and the approval of the Inmate Pay Committee and the Inmate Assignment Lieutenant. • Work history as reflected in performance reports. Inmates approved for advancement to a higher skill classification shall enter the new classification pay grade equal to or greater than their present pay grade in the lower skill. Inmate performance ratings and total hours in job categories shall be available for review when changes in job classifications are being considered. An inmate ’ s pay rate shall not be reduced nor shall the inmate be removed from pay status except for causes reflected in reports for inclusion in the inmate ’ s C-File. When the cause is for misbehavior including willful refusal or failure to work as directed, the matter will be reported as a disciplinary offense on a CDC Form 115, Rules Violation Report. A finding of guilty to the charge may be accepted as authority to reduce the inmate ’ s pay rate or remove the inmate from pay status, without regard for any other penalty imposed at the disciplinary hearing. Such a rate reduction or removal shall be taken within ten days of the disciplinary action. Excluding transfers, when the cause for an inmate ’ s reduction in pay rate or removal from pay status results from no fault of the inmate, including inability to satisfactorily perform the assigned job after a reasonable effort to do so, the non-disciplinary cause shall be reflected as such on a CDC Form l28-B, General Chrono, for inclusion in the inmate ’ s central file. 51120.10
§ 51121.11 Ch. 5 — Inmate Housing and Classification p. 384

Movement Between and Removal From CALPIA Pay Rates and Skill Levels Movement bet

... a reduction in the hourly wage rate with the submission of a CDC Form 128-B-1, Classification Hearing Request/Notice Form, and a CDC Form 101, Work Supervisor ’ s Report, stating the reason for the reduction in pay. Inmates approved for advancement to a higher skill level shall enter the new classification pay grade equal to or greater than their present pay grade in the lower skill. For examp...
51121.11 Movement Between and Removal From CALPIA Pay Rates and Skill Levels Movement between one pay rate to another pay rate shall be based upon a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the following: • The written recommendation of the supervisor showing cause for reduction of the inmate’s pay. The following document(s) and justification reflecting below standard performance, misbehavior or “A” days is required in support of this written recommendation. • The documentation of the inmate ’ s accumulated work history as reflected on a CDC 101, Work Supervisor’s Report. • General Chrono, CDC Form, 128-B, Custodial Counseling Chrono, Form 128-A and/or Rules Violations Report, CDC 115. • Inmate Work Supervisor’s Log, CDCR Form 1697, which reflect absent without leave “A” day. Operations Manual DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION Chapter 5 Page 376 • Raises or reductions in an inmate’s pay shall be based on the work supervisor’s recommendation and the inmate’s work/training performance reports and disciplinary reports. • Pay increases shall not be automatic or based on the inmate’s longevity in an assignment. Workers in each skill level may be advanced to the next step within a skill level only after three months of satisfactory performance, or advanced from one skill level to the next only after one month of satisfactory performance, upon the recommendation of the supervisor, and if there is a vacant pay position available. The pay increase shall be effective on the first day of the following month in which the pay increase is implemented following approval by the Prison Industries Administrator/Manager. Less than satisfactory performance may result in a reduction in the hourly wage rate with the submission of a CDC Form 128-B-1, Classification Hearing Request/Notice Form, and a CDC Form 101, Work Supervisor ’ s Report, stating the reason for the reduction in pay. Inmates approved for advancement to a higher skill level shall enter the new classification pay grade equal to or greater than their present pay grade in the lower skill. For example, an inmate in the semi-skilled classification receiving an hourly wage of $0.50 who advances to technician shall receive not less than $0.55 or more than $.65 per hour. Longevity shall not be used as a standard for the purpose of upgrading skill level. Inmates removed from their CALPIA assignment for reasons beyond their control, for example; out-to-court or lengthy hospital stays, may, via the committee process, return to a CALPIA assignment at the same or closest level of pay to their former position if available in accordance with DOM section 53130.9.2.2. 51121.12
§ 51121.12 Ch. 5 — Inmate Housing and Classification p. 385

CALPIA Employment Dismissal An inmate ’ s pay rate shall not be reduced nor will

...ntendent. Upon approval CALPIA Administration will generate a CDC Form 128-B-1, Classification Hearing Request/Notice, and submit to Facility Classification Committee for removal of inmate from CALPIA work program. The CALPIA Administrator/Lead Manager or designated Superintendent will be required to attend the Facility Classification Committee hearing. The CALPIA rep...
51121.12 CALPIA Employment Dismissal An inmate ’ s pay rate shall not be reduced nor will the inmate be removed from pay status except based on the supervisor’s recommendation, below standard or less than satisfactory work performance, or inmate misconduct as described in Title 15, California Code of Regulations, Division 3, Sections 3312, 3314, or 3315. When the dismissal is for misconduct, including willful refusal or failure to work as directed, a CDC Form 101, Work Supervisors Report, shall be prepared and submitted to the factory superintendent for review and approval. • The following document(s) and justification reflecting below standard performance, misbehavior or “A” days is required in support of this work history. • CDC Form 128-B, General Chrono, CDC Form 128 A, Custodial Counseling Chrono, and CDC Form 115, Rules Violation Report. • Inmate Work Supervisor’s Log, CDC Form 1697 which reflect absent with out leave “A” day. The CALPIA Administrator/Lead Manager will review for proper justification and approve the applicable above written documentation. If denied all documentation will be returned to factory Superintendent. Upon approval CALPIA Administration will generate a CDC Form 128-B-1, Classification Hearing Request/Notice, and submit to Facility Classification Committee for removal of inmate from CALPIA work program. The CALPIA Administrator/Lead Manager or designated Superintendent will be required to attend the Facility Classification Committee hearing. The CALPIA representative will assist the Committee by providing any additional information and/or testimony that may be required to remove the inmate from his/her CALPIA assignment. The inmate shall be placed on “S” time in accordance with CCR Title 15 Section 3045.3, with the approval of the CALPIA Administrator/Lead Manager, pending the outcome of the disciplinary process. A finding of guilty to the charge may be accepted as authority for dismissal and/or reduction of the inmate ’ s pay rate to the lowest CALPIA pay number, notwithstanding any other penalty imposed at the disciplinary hearing. The CDC Form 128-B, General Chrono, requesting that the inmate be placed on “S” time should as an example contain the following verbiage; “Due to the seriousness of the rules violation and the security risk posed to CALPIA and the institution and because of the inability to maintain constant supervision of this inmate on the job site during an entire work shift, inmate (inmate name) is deemed a security risk to CALPIA and the institution and shall remain on “S” time pending the adjudication of the CDC Form 115, Rules Violation Report”. (Attach the rough copy of the CDC Form 115 to the CDC Form 128-B.) Any inmate unassigned from CALPIA for disciplinary cause will be ineligible for reassignment to another CALPIA enterprise. If after six months of disciplinary free behavior and a positive CDC Form 101, Work Supervisors Report, from a work assignment other than CALPIA, an inmate may be eligible for reassignment. The reassignment shall require the approval of the CALPIA Administrator/Lead Manager. 51121.13
§ 52080.5.6 Ch. 5 — Inmate Housing and Classification p. 432

Dispositions of Serious Disciplinary Charges An inmate charged with a serious ru

...stigation of the charge, subject to the provisions of CCR 3317 and 3335. • Classification review of segregated status pending a disciplinary hearing on the charge(s) when a disciplinary hearing is not held prior to the next scheduled meeting of the classification committee. • Referral to the DA for possible criminal prosecution when the behavior is a criminal offense. • A disciplina...
52080.5.6 Dispositions of Serious Disciplinary Charges An inmate charged with a serious rule violation may be subject to the following actions/dispositions: • Immediate segregation from the inmate general population pending preliminary investigation of the charge, subject to the provisions of CCR 3317 and 3335. • Classification review of segregated status pending a disciplinary hearing on the charge(s) when a disciplinary hearing is not held prior to the next scheduled meeting of the classification committee. • Referral to the DA for possible criminal prosecution when the behavior is a criminal offense. • A disciplinary hearing on the charge(s) and imposition of one or more of the following dispositions if found guilty as charged: • Mandatory forfeiture of credit on term of imprisonment for specific acts of behavior, as set forth in CCR 3323. • Any penalty authorized for an administrative rule violation as set forth in CCR 3314. • Designated privileges may be temporarily suspended for up to 90 days from the date the inmate is or was deprived of the privileges. • CTQ or confinement to DD for a period not to exceed ten days. An inmate may be released to go to work and program assignments if such release will not jeopardize institution security. A longer period of confinement requires prior approval of the director. • One or more weekend and/or holiday lockups not to exceed a total of ten days. This may not be imposed in addition to CTQ. • All or part of any disposition except the denial or forfeiture of credits on term of imprisonment may be suspended for a period not to exceed six months pending the inmate ’ s acceptance and compliance with all specified conditions established for suspension of sentence. A disposition denying or forfeiting credit on term of imprisonment shall not be suspended. • Any currently suspended disposition for a previous violation may be invoked when the finding of fact on the current violation also constitutes a violation of the conditions established for the previously suspended sentence. In invoking the previously suspended disposition, confinement to quarters or to isolation status shall not be for longer than ten days except as provided in CCR 3322. Operations Manual DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION Chapter 5 Page 424 • Referral to a classification committee for review of credit forfeiture and possible program realignment. 52080.5.7
§ 52100.4 Ch. 5 — Inmate Housing and Classification p. 443

Security Measures Inmates who engage in acts of Indecent Exposure or Sexual Diso

...f the status report shall be provided to the Warden and the District Attorney. Classification: Any inmate charged with an Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct offense shall be placed in ASU and reviewed by the ICC to determine the appropriateness of ASU retention, pending disciplinary matters, and/or future housing considerations. Inmates found guilty in a disciplinary hearing of comm...
52100.4 Security Measures Inmates who engage in acts of Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct will be subject to Security Measures that are designed to decrease the opportunity for the inmate to repeat the behavior and/or minimize the impact that the behavior has on prison staff and others. Security Measures are tools used by staff for a determinate period to identify, prevent, reduce, and eliminate the behavior. There are two types of Security Measures. They are immediate Security Precautions and post Disciplinary Restrictions. Security Precautions: Immediate Security Precautions are implemented following a report, whether verbal or written, of Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct. Correctional Officers/Sergeants shall implement Security Precautions. These Security Precautions shall be approved, tracked, and reviewed by the Lieutenant/assigned Captain on a weekly basis. In an Administrative Segregation Unit (ASU), Security Housing Unit (SHU), and Psychiatric Services Unit (PSU) the assigned Captain in consultation with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) may remove or extend these precautions based on the overall case factors and institution security needs as appropriate. Security Precautions include: • Solid door with yellow placard, cell and/or side-window covering, or other devices primarily used to alert staff of an inmate’s propensity to engage in Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct behavior and secondarily used to limit the inmate’s abili ty to observe staff while engaging in the behavior. • Use of an Exposure Control Jumpsuit to limit the ability of the inmate to engage in the behavior. • Temporary restriction from yard or other settings which may provide a venue for the behavior. • Substitution of activity setting to reduce the possibility of the behavior impacting staff. Application of Security Precautions: Upon the first and subsequent Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct offense(s), the inmate shall be identified on an Indecent Exposure Offender Tracking Memorandum. Common Area Offenses: If the Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct occurs outside of the cell/bed area in the General Population (GP) the following protocols shall be followed: All offenses: Place in Administrative Segregation/status. Apply yellow cell front covering and Exposure Control Jumpsuit. No yard access for 10 days followed by Exposure Control Jumpsuit while outside of cell. If the Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct occurs outside of the cell/bed area in ASU/SHU the following protocol shall be followed: All offenses: Apply yellow cell front covering. Operations Manual DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION Chapter 5 Page 435 First offense: No yard access for 10 days followed by Exposure Control Jumpsuit while outside of cell, and apply yellow window covering in an equipped facility. Second offense: No yard access for 10 days followed by Exposure Control Jumpsuit while outside of cell, and apply yellow window covering in an equipped facility. If the Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct occurs outside of the cell in PSU the following protocol shall be followed: All offenses: Apply yellow cell front covering. First offense: No yard access for 10 days, followed by concrete yard for 60 days. Exposure Control Jumpsuit optional. Second offense: No yard access for 10 days, followed by concrete yard for 120 days. Exposure Control Jumpsuit optional. In Cell/Bed Area Offenses: If the Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct occurs inside the cell/bed area in the GP the following protocol shall be followed: All offenses: Place in Administrative Segregation/status. Apply yellow cell front covering. If the Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct occurs inside the cell/bed area in ASU/SHU the following protocol shall be followed: All offenses: Apply yellow cell front covering. If the Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct occurs inside the cell/bed area in PSU the following protocol shall be followed: All offenses: Apply yellow cell front covering. Restricted to 30 days concrete yard access. If the Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct offense occurs in a PSU Group setting the following protocol shall be followed: Immediately remove inmate from group and return to cell. Apply yellow cell front covering. First offense: Refer to IDTT. Recommend 30-day suspension of group where, on a case-by-case basis, IDTT/clinical staff may temporarily restrict the inmate from group activity. Exposure Control Jumpsuit status upon return to group for 30 days with IDTT review and approval. Second offense: Refer to IDTT. Recommend 60-day suspension of group where, on a case-by-case basis, IDTT/clinical staff may temporarily restrict the inmate from group activity. Exposure Control Jumpsuit status upon return to group for 90 days with IDTT review and approval. All Security Precautions are reviewed weekly with the IDTT. Any group suspension for Enhanced Out Patient level of care inmates requires clinical staff authorization. Yellow Cell Front Coverings: The application, review, and removal of yellow cell front coverings will be as follows: The placement of yellow cell front coverings is mandatory for all Indecent Exposure and Sexual Disorderly Conduct offenses as a Security Precaution. The reporting employee may initiate this Security Precaution immediately. The reporting employee shall submit a CDC 128-B advising of the yellow cell front covering. Distribution will include C-File, inmate, housing unit, and program office. If the reporting employee does not submit the Chrono, it is the Incident Commander’s responsibility to ensure that a CDC 128 -B is completed. For the first offense the yellow cell front covering shall be applied for 90 days from the date of the offense. For a second offense within 12 months from the most recent offense, or while on yellow cell front status, the inmate will be placed on yellow cell front status for 6 months from the most recent offense, which will run concurrent with the existing precaution. Cell Front Covering Requirements: The Warden will have the discretion to use solid yellow placards or cell front coverings, according to their cell front designs and material on hand, (lexan, paper, cardboard, etc.) as long as there is a review process in place to remove the Security Preca utions when an inmate’s behavior has been corrected. Solid door: This type of door requires a yellow placard (yellow paper). Yellow paper is applied to the cell front windows as well as the count window, where applicable, leaving approximately eight to nine inches from the top or bottom of the windows uncovered, depending on the angle of control booth visual or upper/lower tier. When removing an inmate from a cell, conducting hourly security checks, and/or during count, it is required practice to remove the yellow paper completely in order to appropriately complete these duties. Exposure Control Jumpsuit: Exposure Control Jumpsuits are not to be used in the GP as the inmate requires close monitoring when wearing a jumpsuit. The placement of an inmate onto Exposure Control Jumpsuit status is mandatory for all out-of-cell Indecent Exposure and Sexual Disorderly Conduct incidents as a Security Precaution in SHU and ASU. The placement of an inmate onto Exposure Control Jumpsuit status is optional for all Indecent Exposure and Sexual Disorderly Conduct out-of-cell offenses in PSU. The reporting employee may initiate this Security Precaution by submitting a CDC 128-B. If a CDC 128-B is not submitted by the reporting employee, the Incident Commander is responsible to ensure that a CDC 128-B is completed. First offense: An inmate shall be placed on Exposure Control Jumpsuit Security Precaution for 30 days from the date of the offense. Second and Subsequent offenses: Should the inmate re-offend within 12 months of the most recent offense, or while on jumpsuit status, the inmate will be placed on jumpsuit status for 90 days from the most recent offense, which will run concurrent with the existing precaution. Disciplinary Restrictions: Disciplinary Restrictions are applied as a result of a disciplinary action where inmates are afforded due process. Inmates found guilty of committing an Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct offense through the inmate disciplinary process may be subject to credit and privilege loss. The suspension of privileges based on a finding of guilt in a disciplinary hearing, pursuant to CCR Sections 3007, 3323(d)(7), 3323(f)(5), and 3323(g)(8) shall be assessed as follows: First offense: A finding of guilt in a disciplinary hearing for Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct may result in the loss of privileges including, but not limited to, any or all of the following, for up to a 90 day period: (1) Canteen. (2) Appliances. (3) Vendor packages. (4) Telephone privileges. (5) Personal property. Second or subsequent offense: A finding of guilt in a disciplinary hearing for Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct may result in the loss of any or all of these privileges for up to a 180 day period. Following the completion of the disciplinary process and a finding of guilt, security precautions and disciplinary restrictions may remain in affect for a period of time designated by the Senior Hearing Officer (SHO) consistent with this policy. If a finding of not guilty results, the security precautions shall be removed. District Attorney Referrals: All Indecent Exposure incidents shall be referred to the District Attorney per the current Memorandum of Understanding between the institution and the District Attorney. This Memorandum of Understanding will include an explanation concerning the reason Indecent Exposure misdemeanor cases require prosecution. The IERC shall publish a status report concerning Indecent Exposure incident cases referred to the District Attorney no less than quarterly. A copy of the status report shall be provided to the Warden and the District Attorney. Classification: Any inmate charged with an Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct offense shall be placed in ASU and reviewed by the ICC to determine the appropriateness of ASU retention, pending disciplinary matters, and/or future housing considerations. Inmates found guilty in a disciplinary hearing of committing an Indecent Exposure (either Division D or Division B offense) may also be subject to the imposition of an “R” suffix custody designation (refer to DOM Section 62010.4.3.1.). A review of the “R” suffix custody designation shall be initiated by the Institutional Classification Committee (ICC) when an inmate has been found guilty in a disciplinary hearing for Indecent Exposure. Assessment of SHU Term: A determinate period of confinement in a SHU may be established for an inmate when found guilty of an Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct per CCR Section 3341.5(c)(9)(K) “Sexual Misconduct.” The term Operations Manual DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION Chapter 5 Page 436 shall be established by the ICC utilizing the standards in the SHU Term Assessment Chart in CCR Section 3341.5. Family Visiting Restrictions: Per CCR, Title 15, Section 3177(b)(1)(A), an inmate may be restricted from family visiting even without a criminal conviction, provided there is substantial evidence of such misconduct. Substantial evidence includes a guilty finding on a disciplinary report. Therefore, a guilty finding for Indecent Exposure may prohibit the inmate from family visiting. This prohibition may be permanent. This restriction on family visiting is not a penalty imposed by the SHO as part of the disciplinary disposition. A classification committee may impose this restriction when family visiting is reviewed. In the hearing summary, it is sufficient for the SHO to note the inmate has been found guilty of an offense listed under the CCR, Title 15, Section 3177(b)(1)(A), as prohibiting family visiting. Mental Health Referral and Evaluation: An inmate who engages in Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct shall be referred for a mental health assessment through the submittal of a CDCR Form 115-MH, Rules Violation Report: Mental Health Assessment Request. At the same time, custody staff will implement Security Precautions as described in Section 52100.4. Offenders who are already enrolled in the Mental Health Services Delivery System (MHSDS) will have this issue addressed by the IDTT assigned to that unit. The IDTT may recommend specific behavioral security precautions, in addition to appropriate adjustments to medications and/or other therapeutic interventions, in an effort to identify, prevent, reduce, and eliminate the behavior. The receipt of the mental health assessment by mental health clinicians shall be reviewed for potential further mental health screening or a comprehensive mental health evaluation to determine if the inmate has a condition that warrants entry into the MHSDS. A diagnosis of Exhibitionism requires entry into the MHSDS under the medical necessity designation. The results of Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct related Mental Health Assessments shall be provided to the IERC no less than quarterly. Training: Training will be provided to impacted personnel necessary for the ongoing management of the Indecent Exposure and Sexual Disorderly Conduct Procedures. Employee Policy Recommendations regarding Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct Incidents: All staff shall be allowed to make policy recommendations regarding Indecent Exposure or Sexual Disorderly Conduct incidents to their supervisor at any time. Written recommendations shall be submitted to the employee’s supervisor who shall forward the recommendation to the IERC for consideration. 52100.5
§ 53130.6.1 Ch. 5 — Inmate Housing and Classification p. 454

Privilege Group Criteria Five privilege groups have been established which provi

...y a hearing official as a disposition pursuant to CCR § 3314 or 3315. • A classification committee action pursuant to CCR § 3375 places the inmate into the group. An inmate placed into this group by a classification committee action may apply to be removed from privilege group C no earlier than 30 days from the date of placement. Subsequent to the mandatory 30 days placement on privilege ...
53130.6.1 Privilege Group Criteria Five privilege groups have been established which provide a graduated system of incentives to promote a desire to achieve positive goals. Criteria for assignment to a specific privilege group shall be as follows: • Group A. • Assignment to a full-time credit qualifying work/training program. • Diagnosed by a physician and/or psychiatrist as totally disabled and incapable of performing a work/training assignment. • Diagnosed by a physician and/or psychiatrist as partially disabled and assigned to a work/training program within the mental or physical capabilities of the partial disablement as determined by medical staff. • Group B. • Assignment to a half-time work/training program. • Involuntarily unassigned. • Temporarily placed into the group by a hearing official as a disposition pursuant to CCR § 3314 or 3315. • Group C. • Inmates who refuse to accept or perform in a work/training assignment or are deemed a program failure as defined in CCR § 3000. • Temporarily placed into the group by a hearing official as a disposition pursuant to CCR § 3314 or 3315. • A classification committee action pursuant to CCR § 3375 places the inmate into the group. An inmate placed into this group by a classification committee action may apply to be removed from privilege group C no earlier than 30 days from the date of placement. Subsequent to the mandatory 30 days placement on privilege group C, if the inmate submits a written request for removal, a classification hearing shall be scheduled within 30 days of receipt of the written request. • Group D. • Inmates in special housing units, voluntarily or under the provisions of CCR §§ 3335-3345 who are not assigned to either a full-time or half-time work/training program. • Group U. • Reception center inmates undergoing processing. 53130.6.2
§ 54020.33.6 Ch. 5 — Inmate Housing and Classification p. 482

Inmates on Non-Contact Visiting Status Inmates on the FVP list, who are placed o

...ing status as a result of pending disciplinary charges and/or classification committee action, shall not be permitted to participate in the FVP until the pending charges or classification committee action that led to the restricted status is resolved. Operations Manual DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION Chapter 5 Page 474 The inmate ’ s name shall remain on the ...
54020.33.6 Inmates on Non-Contact Visiting Status Inmates on the FVP list, who are placed on temporary non-contact visiting status as a result of pending disciplinary charges and/or classification committee action, shall not be permitted to participate in the FVP until the pending charges or classification committee action that led to the restricted status is resolved. Operations Manual DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION Chapter 5 Page 474 The inmate ’ s name shall remain on the list until all the charges and/or committee actions are resolved. If an inmate ’ s family visit is canceled due to pending disciplinary and/or classification action and the inmate is found not guilty, the visit shall be rescheduled on the first available date. 54020.33.7
§ 54040.6 Ch. 5 — Inmate Housing and Classification p. 494

Offender Housing Offenders at high risk for sexual victimization, as identified

...nseling staff shall schedule the offender for appearance before the Institution Classification Committee for discussion of his/her housing needs. The offender’s retention in segregation should not ordinarily exceed 30 days. If retention is continued beyond 30 days, staff shall ensure compliance with DOM Section 54040.14.1, PREA Victims-Non- Disciplinary Segregation. Single Cell Status The ...
54040.6 Offender Housing Offenders at high risk for sexual victimization, as identified on the PREA Screening Form, shall not be placed in segregated housing unless an assessment of all available alternatives has been completed, and a determination has been made that there is no available alternative means of separation from likely abusers. Offenders at high risk for sexual victimization shall have a housing assessment completed immediately or within 24 hours of placement into segregated housing. If temporary segregation is required, the inmate shall be issued an Administrative Segregation Placement Notice, explaining the reason for segregation is the need to complete a housing assessment based on the high risk for sexual victimization. If a determination is made at the conclusion of the assessment that there are no available alternative means of separation from likely abusers, the inmate will be retained in segregated housing and issued an Administrative Segregation Placement Notice, explaining the reason for retention. The assigned counseling staff shall schedule the offender for appearance before the Institution Classification Committee for discussion of his/her housing needs. The offender’s retention in segregation should not ordinarily exceed 30 days. If retention is continued beyond 30 days, staff shall ensure compliance with DOM Section 54040.14.1, PREA Victims-Non- Disciplinary Segregation. Single Cell Status The process of review and evaluation for single cell status shall be initiated during RC processing as part of initial screening. This process will include completion of the PREA Screening Form, which includes questions related to sexual violence and vict imization. Upon the offender’s arrival at his/her assigned institution, this information will again be assessed and a PREA Screening Form will be updated as necessary. Offenders will not be disciplined for refusing to answer, or not disclosing complete information related to mental, physical, or developmental disabilities, their sexual orientation, sexual victimization or perception of vulnerability. The offender shall be referred to a classification committee for determination of single cell status in accordance with CCR Section 3377.1(c), based on documented evidence that the offender may not be safely housed in a double cell or dormitory situation. An offender’s need for single cell status shall be reviewed as part of initial/annual classification, or any time an offender is referred for transfer or placement consideration. 54040.7
§ 54055.5.1 Ch. 5 — Inmate Housing and Classification p. 507

Integrated Housing Codes Revised October 9, 2013 • RE Racially Eligible: an

...al case factors. The individual case factors shall be considered by custody and classification staff in assigning this code. Assignment of this code will require staff to identify the races/ethnic groups with whom the inmate is determined ineligible to house. Restricted to Own (Race) Inmates who are determined eligible to be housed with only their own race or ethnic group based on individual cas...
54055.5.1 Integrated Housing Codes Revised October 9, 2013 • RE Racially Eligible: an inmate can live with members of any race. • RP Restricted Partially: an inmate is unable to live with members of a particular race(s). • RO Restricted to Own: an inmate can live only with member of his own race/ethnicity. • RT Temporarily Restricted by Custody: this is used whenever custody has concerns about the inmate’s ability to be appropriately housed, pending further review. • RR Restricted by Refusal: an inmate is otherwise eligible for integrated housing but refuses to participate. This inmate shall be restricted by management to ensure safety and security, but the basis of the restriction is the inmate’s refusal. Racially Eligible Inmates that are racially eligible to house with any race will be coded as RE in the Strategic Offender Management System (SOMS) Integrated Housing Review. It is the expectation of the CDCR that all inmates will be coded RE, unless specific case factors dictate otherwise. Those inmates that have been victims or perpetrators of racially motivated crimes shall be evaluated on their case factors in totality before being determined racially eligible or ineligible for an integrated housing assignment. Restricted Partially Inmates considered ineligible to house with inmates of a particular race shall be coded RP for Restricted Partially. For example, a Black inmate may be determined to be ineligible to house with Hispanic inmates, but eligible to house with White or Other inmates. This inmate would be coded RP. His ineligibility to house with another race/ethnicity shall be based on individual case factors. The individual case factors shall be considered by custody and classification staff in assigning this code. Assignment of this code will require staff to identify the races/ethnic groups with whom the inmate is determined ineligible to house. Restricted to Own (Race) Inmates who are determined eligible to be housed with only their own race or ethnic group based on individual case factors will be coded RO for Restricted to Own. During the intake process or classification process, when available information and case factors indicate the inmate cannot successfully house with inmates of other races, the IHC of RO will be applied. Inmates who are deemed restricted to their own race will not necessarily be precluded from integration in other aspects of institutional operations such as an integrated cellblock, dormitory setting, or program assignments. Temporarily Restricted by Custody Inmates with insufficient information or documentation for the Receiving and Release supervisor to make an objective determination shall be coded RT for Temporarily Restricted by Custody. This code may be used when conflicting information arrives with the inmate or when questionable statements or behavior by the inmate are observed that are not consistent with the inmate’s claim of eligibility. This code may also be used during the inmate’s incarceration when his observed behavior is not consistent with his assigned eligibility code and it is therefore appropriate to have the assigned code reviewed by classification committee. The IHC of RT is temporary and shall be changed when additional information and documentation are obtained and evaluated. Restricted by Refusal Inmates who are determined eligible to house with inmates of other races, but who simply refuse to be housed with a race other than their own, will be coded RR for Restricted by Refusal. This code will be used when an otherwise eligible inmate refuses to accept a housing assignment consistent with his IHC, and his case factors and all available information and documentation do not preclude such placement. Refusal to accept an integrated housing assignment, when all available documentation and information does not preclude such, shall result in disciplinary action. Additionally, the inmate will be deemed a threat to the safety and security of the institution, and will be considered for alternative and more restrictive housing such as an Administrative Segregation Unit (ASU), or a Security Housing Unit (SHU). 54055.6
§ 61010.11.5 Ch. 6 — Inmate/Parolee Rights p. 537

Placement Preliminary Score (Boxes 65-67) This is the Total Background Factors

...e from a secure perimeter, or an escape with force or threat of force. • A classification committee shall determine the application of Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code C. The Unit Classification Committee (UCC) shall refer more complex cases to the Institutional Classification Committee (ICC) as needed. • Justification in the CDC Form 128-G shall address the specific ele...
61010.11.5 Placement Preliminary Score (Boxes 65-67) This is the Total Background Factors Score and Total Prior Incarceration Behavior Score combined. Right-hand justify the total score. Enter the results of this computation in Boxes 65-67. Any empty boxes are to appear on the left. If the computation results in a negative value or zero value, enter zero for the score. The maximum Preliminary Score is 999. Mandatory Minimum Score Factor A Mandatory Minimum Score Factor is a case factor that requires the application of a Mandatory Minimum Score. Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code (Box 68) A Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code is an alpha code associated with a Mandatory Minimum Score Factor. • If an inmate has a case factor that requires the application of a Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code, enter the applicable code in Box 68. If more than one Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code applies, enter the code that appears first on the list. • Document the RC justification for applying a Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code in the CDC Form 816 or ISRS, as applicable. When the Mandatory Minimum Score Factor is applied other than in the RC, justify application in a CDC Form 128-G. • If eligibility for a Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code requires further consideration, refer to DOM § 61020.19.7. • Absent overriding security or safety considerations, inmates pending case-by-case evaluation to determine eligibility for a Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code shall not be transferred, except from the RC, until the application of a Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code is resolved. • Determine if one or more of the case factors listed below apply to the inmate. If no factors apply, proceed to the instructions for Placement Score. • Prepare a new CDC Form 840 score sheet to record a change in or removal of a Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code. Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code and Scores: CODE FACTOR SCORE [A] Condemned 52 [B] Life Without Possibility of Parole 52 [C] CCR 3375.2(a) (7) Life Inmate 28 [D] History of Escape 19 [E] Warrants “R” Suffix 19 [F] Violence Exclusion 19 [G] Public Interest Case 19 [H] Other Life Sentence 19 Specific Criteria for Applying Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Codes: • A. Condemned . Apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code A to inmates sentenced to Death. • B. Life Without Possibility of Parole. Apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code B to inmates sentenced to Life Without the Possibility of Parole (LWOP). • C. CCR 3375.2(a)(7) Life Inmate . Apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code C to life-term inmates who are excluded from placement in Levels I or II based on any of the following factors per CCR § 3375.2(a)(7): • The commitment offense involved multiple murders, unusual violence or execution-type murders, or received high notoriety. Each of these factors is defined in CCR § 3000. • The inmate has a history of multiple walkaways, an escape from a secure perimeter, or an escape with force or threat of force. • A classification committee shall determine the application of Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code C. The Unit Classification Committee (UCC) shall refer more complex cases to the Institutional Classification Committee (ICC) as needed. • Justification in the CDC Form 128-G shall address the specific element(s) of the inmate's commitment offense that substantiates the application of Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code C, which precludes Level II placement, as opposed to Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code F or Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code H. • D . History of Escape. Apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code D for those case factors listed below. This code is not to be used to assess risk factors for escape involving any other offenses, i.e. the sale or possession of large quantities of narcotics. • Apply to an inmate with any history of escape from within a secure perimeter or attempted escape from within a secure perimeter whether or not force was used. This inmate is permanently excluded from minimum custody placement. • Apply to an inmate who has a conviction for, or whose commitment offense includes, Escape with Force or Attempted Escape with Force from any correctional setting or armed escort. This inmate is permanently excluded from minimum custody placement. • Apply to an inmate who verbalizes that he or she is going to escape, and/or states he or she does not wish Minimum Support Facility (MSF) placement because he or she will be tempted to escape/walkaway. The inmate is permanently excluded from minimum custody/MSF/camp placement. • When applying the ten-year exclusion criteria in reference to the following escapes or walkaways, use the date of conviction. If the escape did not result in a conviction, use the date of apprehension. In a case where there is no escape conviction and the date of apprehension is unknown, use the date of the escape or attempted escape or walkaway. • Apply to an inmate who has a history of (one or more) walkaways without force from a nonsecure perimeter facility setting (such as camp, MSF, county road camp, etc.). The inmate is ineligible for minimum custody placement, camp, or MSF for ten years. • Apply to an inmate with a pattern of (two or more) walkaways from CCRC within the last 10 years. These inmates are excluded from minimum custody for 10 years. • Apply to an inmate who has a walkaway from CCRC that resulted in a court conviction for escape within the last ten years. The inmate is ineligible for minimum custody for 10 years. • E. Warrants “R” Suffix. Apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code E when the “R” suffix has been affixed to the inmate’s custody. Criteria for the “R” suffix is provided in CCR § 3377.1 and DOM § 62010.4.3.1. Do not apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code E for a case pending an evaluation. • F. Violence Exclusion . Apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code F when an inmate has a current or prior conviction for a violent felony or a sustained juvenile adjudication including, but not limited to, those listed under PC § 667.5(c) that does not require “case -by- case” consideration. • A sustained juvenile adjudication is a guilty determination or ruling rendered in a juvenile judicial proceeding. • In addition, the following administrative determinations regarding an allegation of a violent act including, but not limited to, those offenses described in Penal Code § 667.5(c), shall have the same force and effect as a current or prior conviction for a violent felony or a sustained juvenile adjudication: • Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) or Parole Hearings Division good cause finding or, • California Youth Authority/Youthful Offender Parole Board sustained allegation or, • A probation violation finding in a court of law. • Do not apply the Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code F pending case-by-case evaluation. • G. Public Interest Case . Apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code G when a CSR determines that the inmate is a Public Interest Case as defined in CCR § 3000, CCR § 3375.2(b)(20) and DOM § 62010.4.3.3. Staff shall refer potential public interest cases to a CSR for determination and endorsement, if applicable, as a public interest case. • H. Other Life Sentence . Apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code H for an inmate serving a current life sentence commitment whose case factors are not already addressed by another Mandatory Minimum Score Factor. This inmate is excluded from placement in a minimum custody setting until a release date is granted by the BPH. The granting of a release date by the BPH does not result in the removal of Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code H. Mandatory Minimum Score (Boxes 69-70) A Mandatory Minimum Score is a numerical value identifying the least restrictive security level for an inmate who has a case factor that requires he/she be housed no lower than a specific security level. When the Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code is applied, enter the corresponding point value in the field labeled Mandatory Minimum Score, Boxes 69-70. If more than one factor applies, enter the code in Box 68 that appears first on the list and enter the corresponding numeric value in Boxes 69-70. Placement Score (71-73) If a Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code has not been applied, enter the Preliminary Score as the Placement Score. If a Mandatory Minimum Score has been applied, enter the Mandatory Minimum Score or the Preliminary Score whichever is greater. The Placement Score is one of the factors used to determine the security level to which the inmate is assigned. 61010.11.6
§ 61010.14 Ch. 6 — Inmate/Parolee Rights p. 541

CSR Review of Transfer Delays Revised December 15, 2016 CSR endorsements for tr

...equire the CCI and the CCII Supervisor to audit the central file and complete a Classification Chrono referring the case for the endorsement extension. The endorsed case awaiting transfer shall be presented to the CSR prior to the 181st day for the 180-day extension. The request for a 180-day extension of a CSR endorsement shall not require a classification committee action unless case factors ha...
61010.14 CSR Review of Transfer Delays Revised December 15, 2016 CSR endorsements for transfer are valid for 180 days from the date of endorsement unless the CSR provides an earlier expiration based on the current case factors. A single 180-day extension can be completed if the case factors remain the same. The CCI will track the endorsement to ensure the endorsement extension is prepared timely. The endorsement extension shall require the CCI and the CCII Supervisor to audit the central file and complete a Classification Chrono referring the case for the endorsement extension. The endorsed case awaiting transfer shall be presented to the CSR prior to the 181st day for the 180-day extension. The request for a 180-day extension of a CSR endorsement shall not require a classification committee action unless case factors have changed or other information is identified, which renders the CSR endorsement to be no longer appropriate. When this occurs, a classification committee shall be required to review the changed case factors and determine appropriate housing. 61010.15
§ 61020.20.6 Ch. 6 — Inmate/Parolee Rights p. 558

Placement Mandatory Minimum Score Factor: A Mandatory Minimum Score Factor is a

... escape from a secure perimeter, or an escape with force or threat of force. A classification committee shall determine the initial application of this Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code C. The Unit Classification Committee shall refer more complex cases to the Institutional Classification Committee as needed. Justification in the ISRS shall address the specific element(s) of th...
61020.20.6 Placement Mandatory Minimum Score Factor: A Mandatory Minimum Score Factor is a case factor that requires the application of a Mandatory Minimum Score. Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code (Box 87) A Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code is an alpha code associated with a Mandatory Minimum Score Factor. • If an inmate has a case factor that requires the application of a Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code, enter the code that applies in Box 87. If more than one case factor applies, enter the code that appears first on the list. • Document the RC justification for applying a Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code in the CDC Form 816 or ISRS, as applicable. When the Mandatory Minimum Score Factor is applied other than in the RC, justify application in a CDC Form 128-G. • If eligibility for a Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code requires further consideration, refer to DOM § 61020.19.7. • Absent overriding security or safety considerations, inmates pending case-by-case evaluation to determine eligibility for a Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code shall not be transferred, except from the RC, until the application of a Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code is resolved. • Determine if one or more of the case factors listed below apply to the inmate. If no factors apply, proceed to the instructions for Placement Score. • Prepare a new CDC Form 840 score sheet to record a change in or removal of a Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code. Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Codes and Scores CODE FACTOR SCORE [A] Condemned 52 [B] Life Without Possibility of Parole 52 [C] CCR 3375.2(a) (7) Life Inmate 28 [D] History of Escape 19 [E] Warrants “R” Suffix 19 [F] Violence Exclusion 19 [G] Public Interest Case 19 [H] Other Life Sentence 19 Specific Criteria for Applying Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Codes: • A. Condemned. Apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code A to inmates sentenced to death. • B. Life Without Possibility of Parole . Apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code B to inmates sentenced to LWOP. • C. CCR 3375.2(a)(7) Life Inmate . Apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code C to life-term inmates who are excluded from placement in Levels I or II based on any of the following factors per CCR § 3375.2(a)(7): • The commitment offense involved multiple murders, unusual violence, or execution-type murders or received high notoriety. Each of these factors is defined in CCR § 3000. • The inmate has a history of multiple walkaways, an escape from a secure perimeter, or an escape with force or threat of force. A classification committee shall determine the initial application of this Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code C. The Unit Classification Committee shall refer more complex cases to the Institutional Classification Committee as needed. Justification in the ISRS shall address the specific element(s) of the inmate’s commitment offense that substantiates the application of Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code C, which precludes Level II placement, as opposed to Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code F or Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code H. • D. History of Escape . Apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code D for those case factors listed below. This code is not to be used to assess risk factors for escape involving any other offenses; (i.e., the sale or possession of large quantities of narcotics). • Apply to an inmate with any history of escape from within a secure perimeter or attempted escape from within a secure perimeter, whether or not force was used. This inmate is permanently excluded from minimum custody placement. • Apply to an inmate who has a conviction for, or whose commitment offense includes, Escape with Force or Attempted Escape with Force from any correctional setting or armed escort. This inmate is permanently excluded from minimum custody placement. • Apply to an inmate who verbalizes that he or she is going to escape and/or states he or she does not wish MSF placement because he or she will be tempted to escape/walkaway, is permanently excluded from minimum custody/MSF/camp placement. • When applying the ten-year exclusion criteria in reference to the following escapes or walkaways, use the date of conviction. If the escape did not result in a conviction, use the date of apprehension. In a case where there is no escape conviction and the date of apprehension is unknown, use the date of the escape, attempted escape, or walkaway. • Apply to an inmate who has a history of (one or more) walkaways without force from a nonsecure perimeter facility setting (such as camp, MSF, county road camp, etc.). The inmate is ineligible for minimum custody placement, camp, or MSF for ten years. • Apply to an inmate with a pattern of (two or more) walkaways from CCRC within the last 10 years. These inmates are excluded from minimum custody for 10 years. • Apply to an inmate who has a walkaway from CCRC that resulted in a court conviction for Escape within the last ten years. The inmate is ineligible for minimum custody for 10 years. • E. Warrants “R” Suffix . Apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code E when the “R” suffix has been affixed to the inmate’s custody. Criteria for the “R” suffix are provided in CCR § 3377.1(b)(1) and DOM § 62010.4.3.1. Do not apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code E for a case pending an evaluation. • F. Violence Exclusion . Apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code F when an inmate has a current or prior conviction for a violent felony or a sustained juvenile adjudication including, but not limited to, those listed under PC § 667.5(c) that does not require “case -by- case” consideration. • A sustained juvenile adjudication is a guilty determination or ruling rendered in a juvenile judicial proceeding. • An administrative determination regarding an allegation of a violent act including, but not limited to, those offenses described in PC § 667.5(c), has the same force and effect as a current or prior conviction for a violent felony or a sustained juvenile adjudication: • Board of Parole Hearings good cause finding, or • California Youth Authority/Youthful Offender Parole Board sustained allegation, or • A probation violation finding in a court of law. • Do not apply the Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code F pending case-by-case evaluation. • G. Public Interest Case . Apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code G when the CSR has determined that the inmate is a public interest case pursuant to CCR §§ 3000, 3375.2(b)(20) and DOM § 62010.4.3.3. Staff shall refer any potential public interest cases to a CSR for determination and endorsement as a public interest case. • H. Other Life Sentence . Apply Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code H for an inmate serving any current life sentence commitment whose case factors are not already addressed by another mandatory minimum score factor code. This inmate is excluded from consideration for placement in a minimum custody setting until a release date is granted by the BPH. The granting of a release date by the BPH does not result in the automatic removal of Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code H. Mandatory Minimum Score (Boxes 88-89) A Mandatory Minimum Score is a numerical value identifying the least restrictive security level for an inmate who has a case factor that requires that he/she be housed no lower than a specific security level. When the Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code is applied, enter the corresponding point value in the field labeled Mandatory Minimum Score, Boxes 88-89. If more than one factor applies, enter the code that appears first on the list in Box 87 and enter the corresponding numeric value in Boxes 88-89. Placement Score (Boxes 90-92) If there are no case factors that require the application of a Mandatory Minimum Score Factor Code, enter the New Preliminary Score as the Placement Score. If a Mandatory Minimum Score has been applied, enter the Mandatory Minimum Score or the New Preliminary Score, whichever is greater. The Placement Score is one of the factors used to determine the security level to which the inmate is assigned. 61020.20.7
§ 61030.10 Ch. 6 — Inmate/Parolee Rights p. 567

Case Summary/Readmission Summary/Inclusion of Late Information The Cumulative Ca

...tion and update the new C-file as necessary. This may require a change in the classification score, institution placement, enemy information (CDC Form 812) or confidential information. If the inmate ’ s classification score level or the placement appears inappropriate for some other reason, the case shall be referred to a CSR by the classification process for transfer review. 61030.10
61030.10 Case Summary/Readmission Summary/Inclusion of Late Information The Cumulative Case Summary ’ s and Readmission Summary ’ s usefulness depends upon their accuracy and completeness. In some cases, documentation may be received after the preparation of the ISRS or the CDC Form 816. When this occurs, the following procedures shall be followed: Reception Center Late Information Processing The CCRM is responsible for incorporating all available late legal documents into the C-file prior to the inmate ’ s transfer. Clinical material and non-legal documentation arriving after completion of the Cumulative Case Summary shall be reviewed by the counselor who completed the original report or a supervising counselor. If the material warrants modification of the case factors, the counselor shall up-date the C-file. This shall be accomplished by having the ISRS retyped, rewriting the CDC Form 816 or by including an addendum following the supervisor ’ s comments. The counselor shall also correct CDC Forms 839, 840, 812, and 812-A and other documents as needed. If information is received after CSR endorsement that could contraindicate transfer to the facility endorsed, the information shall be immediately evaluated and the case resubmitted to a CSR with a new recommendation, and the reasons. Information Arriving After Transfer When the inmate has transferred, legal documents shall be forwarded to the attention of the CCRM at the receiving institution. Non-legal documents received after the inmate has been transferred shall be forwarded to the CC-III or C&PR at the receiving institution with a notation that the “ material has not been included in the Cumulative Case Summary. ” Non-legal documents include C-file material from discharged terms, statements pursuant to PC 1203.01, letters from victims or next of kin and letters from law enforcement agencies or defense attorneys. Institutions ’ Late Information Processing The counselor at the receiving institution shall review the supplemental information and update the new C-file as necessary. This may require a change in the classification score, institution placement, enemy information (CDC Form 812) or confidential information. If the inmate ’ s classification score level or the placement appears inappropriate for some other reason, the case shall be referred to a CSR by the classification process for transfer review. 61030.10
§ 62010.10.5 Ch. 6 — Inmate/Parolee Rights p. 575

Process Cases for DRB review shall be submitted by the Warden or Regional Admini

...review shall be submitted by the Warden or Regional Administrator to the Chief, Classification Services. Because the inmate’ s C-file is not available to the DRB, referrals shall contain all pertinent information. When the referral is an appeal of a CSR action, the Chief, Classification Services shall attempt to resolve the issues before presenting it to the DRB. The Chief, Classification Ser...
62010.10.5 Process Cases for DRB review shall be submitted by the Warden or Regional Administrator to the Chief, Classification Services. Because the inmate’ s C-file is not available to the DRB, referrals shall contain all pertinent information. When the referral is an appeal of a CSR action, the Chief, Classification Services shall attempt to resolve the issues before presenting it to the DRB. The Chief, Classification Services, shall evaluate, add relevant factors to be considered and provide a recommendation for cases presented to the DRB. This shall be provided on a CDC Form 128-G, which shall also provide for documentation of the DRB action. 62010.10.6
§ 62050.7.3 Ch. 6 — Inmate/Parolee Rights p. 582

Exclusion of Life Inmates From Level I or II Placement An inmate serving any lif

...ife Inmates From Level I or II Placement An inmate serving any life term whose classification score has reached either level I or level II designation shall not be approved for placement in a Level I or II institution if one or more of the following factors exist. • The commitment offense is for multiple murders, crimes of unusual violence or execution-type murders and received high notoriet...
62050.7.3 Exclusion of Life Inmates From Level I or II Placement An inmate serving any life term whose classification score has reached either level I or level II designation shall not be approved for placement in a Level I or II institution if one or more of the following factors exist. • The commitment offense is for multiple murders, crimes of unusual violence or execution-type murders and received high notoriety. • They have other sentences, enhancements or holds which constitute a term of 5 years or more. • The inmate ’ s case history includes multiple walkaways or escape from a secure perimeter or escape with force or threat of force. • An inmate serving a life term without an established parole date of three years or less shall not be housed in a Level I institution or assigned to a program outside a security perimeter. • An inmate serving a life term whose classification score has not reached level I or level II classification level shall not be placed in a level I or II facility except by DRB action. 62050.8
§ 62070.8.2 Ch. 6 — Inmate/Parolee Rights p. 591

Additional Criteria (Reentry Leaves) All reentry leaves requested by inmates (ex

...he facility a minimum of seven (7) days. • Completed orientation, facility classification, and have an established action plan approved by facility staff. • Be current on payment of facility fees. • Have no disciplinaries pending. • A minimum of twelve (12) hours has elapsed since last approved TCL. Emergencies During orientation period A request for a family emergency TCL du...
62070.8.2 Additional Criteria (Reentry Leaves) All reentry leaves requested by inmates (except family emergency TCLs) shall in addition to other criteria outlined, require the following: • Housed at the facility a minimum of seven (7) days. • Completed orientation, facility classification, and have an established action plan approved by facility staff. • Be current on payment of facility fees. • Have no disciplinaries pending. • A minimum of twelve (12) hours has elapsed since last approved TCL. Emergencies During orientation period A request for a family emergency TCL during the period of reentry orientation shall require a classification committee action to review case factors and confirm the inmate's custody level. This classification action shall be used (with other criteria outlined for approval/denial of emergency TCLs) to determine escort/non-escort requirements. This action may be done in absentia, providing no adverse actions are taken. 62070.8.3
§ 62080.3 Ch. 6 — Inmate/Parolee Rights p. 594

Treatment Categories Revised November 20, 2012 Medical Assignment into and out

...ignment into and out of all medical treatment categories shall be through the classification process and endorsement by a CSR. Classification committee referrals to a CSR shall also include the appropriate medical recommendation on a CDCR Form 128-C3, Medical - Classification Chrono, signed by a physician and/or psychiatrist dated within 90 days of the CSR's review. The CDCR Form...
62080.3 Treatment Categories Revised November 20, 2012 Medical Assignment into and out of all medical treatment categories shall be through the classification process and endorsement by a CSR. Classification committee referrals to a CSR shall also include the appropriate medical recommendation on a CDCR Form 128-C3, Medical - Classification Chrono, signed by a physician and/or psychiatrist dated within 90 days of the CSR's review. The CDCR Form 128-C3 shall indicate that an agreement has been reached between sending and receiving physicians. Inmates endorsed for specific medical treatment categories shall receive at a minimum an annual medical evaluation to determine if continued medical placement is appropriate. The case shall be submitted to a CSR for review and endorsement at least on an annual basis. 62080.4
§ 72010.7.1 Ch. 7 — Self-Help/Volunteer Programs p. 611

CDC Form 128-B, General Chrono The CDC Form 128-B (canary yellow in color) shall

...all be used by staff when the subject matter to be reported involves matters of classification, parole, or social service. • This form shall be used by counselors and chaplains when making reports on the religious activity or outside contacts of inmates. • The number of contacts shall be indicated and any evidence of insight or change of attitude shall be noted. • Staff shall use th...
72010.7.1 CDC Form 128-B, General Chrono The CDC Form 128-B (canary yellow in color) shall be used by staff when the subject matter to be reported involves matters of classification, parole, or social service. • This form shall be used by counselors and chaplains when making reports on the religious activity or outside contacts of inmates. • The number of contacts shall be indicated and any evidence of insight or change of attitude shall be noted. • Staff shall use this form if none of the other forms in the CDC Form 128 series are applicable to record information regarding contacts with inmates or persons interested in inmates. • Housing officers shall use the CDC Form 128-B to report such information as the inmate's relationships with fellow inmates, behavior, personal cleanliness, general attitude, and personality. • The CDC Form 128-B-1 is initiated when an adverse classification action may occur or a major program change is anticipated. • CDC Form 128-B shall be affixed to the CDC Form 108 in the general chrono section. • CDC Form 128-B-1 shall be affixed to the CDC Form 108 in the classification section. • The CDC Form 128-P, Credit Action, is prepared by the correctional case records staff when manually processing a change in release date. 72010.7.2
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