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California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1 - Public Information and Community Relations › Section 3260 - Public Access to Facilities and Programs

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Correctional facilities and programs are operated at public
						expense for the protection of society. The public has a right and a duty to know how
						such facilities and programs are being conducted. It is the policy of the department
						to make known to the public, through the news media, through contact with public
						groups and individuals, and by making its public records available for review by
						interested persons, all relevant information pertaining to operations of the
						department and facilities. However, due consideration will be given to all factors
						which might threaten the safety of the facility in any way, or unnecessarily intrude
						upon the personal privacy of inmates and staff. The public must be given a true and
						accurate picture of department institutions and parole operations.
1. Amendment
						filed 2-24-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No.
						9).
2. Amendment of section filed 12-19-91 as an emergency; operative
						12-19-91 (Register 92, No. 4). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to
						OAL 4-17-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the
						following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-19-91 order
						transmitted to OAL 4-17-92 and filed 6-1-92 (Register 92, No. 24).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  5058, Penal Code.
						  Reference: Section
						  5054, Penal
						  Code.
The amended version of this section by
						Register
						2024, No. 28, effective 7/1/2024 is not yet
						available.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1 - Public Information and Community Relations › Section 3260.1 - Public Records Duplication Services

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
The Department shall charge a requester a fee of 12 cents per
						page, plus postage, to duplicate and mail a public record as defined in the
						California Public Records Act, Government Code Sections
						6250 et
						seq.
1. New section
						filed 1-13-2003; operative 2-12-2003 (Register 2003, No. 3).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  5058, Penal Code.
						  Reference: Sections
						  5054, Penal Code;
						  and Section 6250 et seq., Government Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1 - Public Information and Community Relations › Section 3261 - Moviemakers, Broadcasters, Writers. [Renumbered]

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1. Renumbering
						and amendment of former section
						3261 to section
						3261.1 filed 12-19-91 as an emergency;
						operative 12-19-91 (Register 92, No. 4). A Certificate of Compliance must be
						transmitted to OAL 4-17-92 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of
						law on the following day.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-19-91
						order transmitted to OAL 4-17-92 and filed 6-1-92 (Register 92, No. 24).
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1 - Public Information and Community Relations › Section 3261.1 - Media Access to Facilities

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(a) Access to a
					 department facility or contract facility for a news media representative, as defined
					 in subsection 3261.5(a)(1), shall
					 require prior approval of either the institution head or the Assistant Secretary of
					 Communications or designee. Access to a department facility for a non-news media
					 representative, as defined in subsection
					 3261.5(a)(2), shall
					 require prior approval of both the institution head and the Assistant Secretary of
					 Communications or their designees. For each request for access from a news media
					 representative or a non-news media representative, the institution head or the
					 Office of Public and Employee Communications shall provide an initial response back
					 within two (2) working days. In order to deny an access request for a news media or
					 a non-news media representative, the institution head shall secure advance
					 authorization from the Secretary of the California Department of Corrections and
					 Rehabilitation (CDCR) or designee.
(1) Facilities,
					 on-duty staff, inmates or records under control of the department shall not be used
					 in conjunction with film making, radio or television programs, or the writing of
					 books, magazine articles or syndicated stories without prior approval of the
					 Secretary of the CDCR or designee.
(2)
					 Should any news media or non-news media representative(s) access to a facility
					 constitute an immediate threat to safety and security, or generate serious
					 operational problems, the institution head or designee may impose limitations on or
					 set conditions for such access.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1 - Public Information and Community Relations › Section 3261.2 - Authorized Release of Information

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) Only an
					 employee designated by the institution head shall inform the media regarding a
					 facility incident or newsworthy event.
(b) Except as provided by applicable federal and
					 state law, no person shall disclose any protected health information that identifies
					 an individual without a valid written authorization from the individual.
(c) Information pertaining to a Division of
					 Juvenile Justice ward shall not be released to the media or the public, except as
					 provided in subsection
					 3261.7(c)(3).
(d) Information derived from a person's Criminal
					 Identification and Investigation Report shall not be provided to the media or to the
					 public. Information about the State prison history of parolees or former offenders
					 who have been arrested or are under investigation by an outside law enforcement
					 agency will only be released with authorization from the arresting or investigating
					 agency.
(e) Including the limitations of
					 (c) and (d) above, the only inmate or parolee data which may be released without a
					 valid written authorization from the inmate or parolee to the media or to the public
					 includes the inmate's or parolee's:
(1)
					 Name.
(2) Age.
(3) Race and/or ethnicity.
(4) Birthplace.
(5) County of last legal residence.
(6) Commitment offense.
(7) Date of admission to CDCR and CDCR
					 number.
(8) Facility assignments and a
					 general description of behavior.
(9)
					 Patient health condition given in short and general terms that do not communicate
					 specific medical information about the individual, such as good, fair, serious,
					 critical, treated and released, or undetermined.
(10) Manner of death as natural, homicide,
					 suicide, accidental, or executed.
(11)
					 Sentencing and release actions, including month and year of current parole
					 eligibility date.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1 - Public Information and Community Relations › Section 3261.3 - Notifying Media of Escapes

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(a) In the event
					 of an actual or suspected escape, the facility or regional public information
					 officer, or off-duty hours designee, shall notify radio and television stations and
					 newspapers in the surrounding communities and the missing inmate's home community.
(1) The missing inmate's physical description,
					 estimated time of disappearance and other pertinent details shall be
					 provided.
(2) The media shall be
					 informed of the facility's search efforts and cooperation with local law enforcement
					 agencies.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1 - Public Information and Community Relations › Section 3261.4 - Media Inquiries

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(a) Media
					 inquiries shall be given high priority; facts shall be gathered as quickly as
					 possible and provided to the inquirer. If the requested facts are not known or are
					 otherwise unavailable, the inquirer shall be so informed and the reasons
					 therefore.
(b) No information developed
					 to answer a media person's inquiry nor the fact that an inquiry was made shall be
					 volunteered to another media person.
1. New section
						filed 12-19-91 as an emergency; operative 12-19-91 (Register 92, No. 4). A
						Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 4-17-92 or emergency language
						will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Certificate
						of Compliance as to 12-19-91 order transmitted to OAL 4-17-92 and filed 6-1-92
						(Register 92, No. 24).
3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-29-2008;
						operative 9-28-2008 (Register 2008, No. 35).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  5058, Penal Code.
						  Reference: Section
						  5054, Penal
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1 - Public Information and Community Relations › Section 3261.5 - Routine Media interviews

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(a) Definitions.
(1) "News media representative" is a journalist
					 who works for, or is under contract to, a newspaper, magazine, wire service, book
					 publisher, website, podcast, radio or television program or station or who, through
					 press passes issued by a governmental or police agency, can demonstrate that they
					 are a bona fide journalist engaged in the gathering of information for distribution
					 to the public.
(2) "Non-news media
					 representatives" means individuals in the publishing and broadcasting media not
					 included in subsection
					 3261.5(a)(1), and may
					 include editorial researchers, freelance writers, authors of books and independent
					 film makers involved with the production of broadcast or print endeavors including,
					 but not limited to, features, documentaries, commercials, and pilots for proposed
					 news, or entertainment programs.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1 - Public Information and Community Relations › Section 3261.7 - Cameras and Other Audio or Visual Recording Devices

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(a) Staff cannot
					 prohibit a person who is not on State or leased property under CDCR's jurisdiction
					 from photographing, filming, videotaping or otherwise recording any department
					 facilities, employees, inmates, parolees or equipment.
(b) Persons are prohibited from interrupting,
					 interfering or communicating with an inmate being transported or working off
					 facility grounds without prior authorization of the staff person in charge or
					 institution head.
(c) Photographs, films
					 or videotapes for other than department purposes which reveal an inmate's identity
					 may be taken within a facility subject to the following conditions:
(1) A CDCR Form 146 (Rev. 06/08), Inmate
					 Declaration to News Media Contact, shall be completed for each inmate before a
					 photograph, film, audio recording, or videotape identifying the inmate may be
					 taken.
(2) An inmate's consent is not
					 required where individuals in such settings as an exercise yard or dining hall are
					 not singled out or where the inmate's identity is not revealed; however, before such
					 shots are taken, inmates shall be advised so those who do not want to be recognized
					 may turn away or leave the area.
(3)
					 Photographs, films or videotapes revealing the identity of an inmate committed to
					 the Division of Juvenile Justice shall not be made available other than for official
					 purposes such as an escape.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1 - Public Information and Community Relations › Section 3262 - Public Events

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Visitors may be permitted to attend athletic games and other
						types of entertainment held at facilities only under conditions that will not
						jeopardize facility security and the visitor's safety. Visitor attendance shall be
						by invitation only. Attendance of visitors shall not deprive inmates of attendance
						or adequate seating at such events. Admission fees shall not be charged.
1. Amendment of
						section filed 12-19-91 as an emergency; operative 12-19-91 (Register 92, No. 4). A
						Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 4-17-92 or emergency language
						will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Certificate
						of Compliance as to 12-19-91 order transmitted to OAL 4-17-92 and filed 6-1-92
						(Register 92, No. 24).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  5058, Penal Code.
						  Reference: Section
						  5054, Penal
						  Code.
The amended version of this section by
						Register
						2024, No. 28, effective 7/1/2024 is not yet
						available.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1 - Public Information and Community Relations › Section 3263 - Group Visits

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Visits to a facility by interested groups may be permitted
						under conditions not jeopardizing facility security or the safety of persons.
						Visitors shall be escorted through the facility as specified by the institution
						head. Tours shall be conducted in a manner avoiding embarrassment of inmates or
						visitors, and disruption of normal activities.
1. Amendment of
						section filed 12-18-91 as an emergency; operative 12-18-91 (Register 92, No. 4). A
						Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 4-16-92 or emergency language
						will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Editorial
						correction of printing error (Register 92, No. 4).
3. Editorial
						correction of printing error (Register 92, No. 5).
4. Certificate of
						Compliance as to 12-18-91 order transmitted to OAL 4-15-92 and filed 5-26-92
						(Register 92, No. 22).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  5058, Penal Code.
						  Reference: Section
						  5054, Penal
						  Code.
The amended version of this section by
						Register
						2024, No. 28, effective 7/1/2024 is not yet
						available.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1 - Public Information and Community Relations › Section 3264 - Employee Guests

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
Employees requesting to bring visitors into a facility shall
						first obtain authorization from the institution head.
1. Amendment of
						section filed 12-19-91 as an emergency; operative 12-19-91 (Register 92, No. 4). A
						Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL 4-17-92 or emergency language
						will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Certificate
						of Compliance as to 12-19-91 order transmitted to OAL 4-17-92 and filed 6-1-92
						(Register 92, No. 24).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  5058, Penal Code.
						  Reference: Section
						  5054, Penal
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1 - Public Information and Community Relations › Section 3265 - Arts and Crafts Exhibits

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(a) The public
					 may be permitted to attend displays of inmate-made articles provided:
(1) Facility security shall not be
					 jeopardized.
(2) Adequate facilities and
					 staff are available to control against unauthorized visiting and introduction of
					 contraband.
(3) The activity does not
					 interfere with the normal facility operation.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1 - Public Information and Community Relations › Section 3266 - Inmate Contacts with the Public

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Inmates shall not initiate any personal contact with the
						public except as specifically authorized. This does not preclude an inmate's
						courteous and appropriate response when contact is initiated by a member of the
						public.
1. Renumbering
						of former section
						3072 to new section
						3266, including amendment of section
						heading and text, and new NOTE filed 10-27-93; operative 11-26-93 (Register 93, No.
						44).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  5058, Penal Code.
						  Reference: Sections
						  4570 and
						  5054, Penal
						  Code.
The amended version of this section by
						Register
						2024, No. 28, effective 7/1/2024 is not yet
						available.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1 - Public Information and Community Relations › Section 3267 - Access of Public Officials to Facilities

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) A public
					 official, except as provided in (b) below, of another governmental department or
					 agency who needs to interview staff or inmates or to conduct an inspection shall
					 request permission of the institution head at least 24 hours before the date and
					 time of their desired arrival, stating the purpose of the proposed visit. Upon their
					 arrival, the official's access shall be subject to the following requirements:
(1) The official shall be required to produce
					 their picture identification and consent to a search.
(2) The official shall be escorted by staff at all
					 times within the facility's security area.
(3) Any equipment required by the official shall
					 be searched and under the control of staff while it is within the facility's
					 security area.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1.5 - Use of Force and Restraining Devices › Section 3268.1 - Reporting and Investigating the Use of Force for Institution or Facility Staff

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) Use of
					 Force-Reporting Requirements. Every staff use of force is an incident that shall be
					 reported.
(1) Any employee who uses force or
					 observes a staff use of force shall report it to a supervisor as soon as practical
					 and submit the appropriate documentation, prior to being relieved from duty. In an
					 institution or facility setting the documentation shall be reported within the IRT
					 system in the Department's electronic database, which contains the same information
					 as the forms incorporated by reference, or on a CDCR Form 837-A (Rev. 10/15),
					 Crime/Incident Report Part A-Cover Sheet, CDCR Form 837-A1 (Rev. 10/15),
					 Crime/Incident Report Part A1-Supplement, CDCR Form 837-B1 (Rev. 10/15),
					 Crime/Incident Report Part B1-Inmate, CDCR Form 837-B2 (Rev. 10/15), Crime/Incident
					 Report Part B2-Staff, CDCR Form 837-B3 (Rev. 10/15), Crime/Incident Report Part
					 B3-Visitor, Other, CDCR Form 837-C (Rev. 10/15), Crime/Incident Report Part C-Staff
					 Report, CDCR Form 837-C1 (Rev. 10/15), Crime/Incident Report Part C1-Supplement, or
					 a CDCR Form 837-C2 (Rev. 10/15), Crime/Incident Report Part C2-Review Notice, which
					 are hereby incorporated by reference.
(2) The supervisor shall document his or her
					 review on a CDCR Form 3010 (Rev. 10/15), Incident Commander's Review/Critique Use of
					 Force Incidents, which is hereby incorporated by reference, and forward it with the
					 employee's document through the designated chain of command, to the institution head
					 for approval or follow-up action.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1.5 - Use of Force and Restraining Devices › Section 3268.2 - Use of Restraints

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(a) Only state
					 issued restraint gear and equipment that has been authorized by the CDCR for use at
					 the discretion of staff shall be issued/assigned to an employee or carried/used by
					 an employee while on duty. Any use of unauthorized restraint gear or equipment or
					 use of approved restraint gear or equipment in a manner other than specified in (b)
					 shall require a pre-approval in writing by the Hiring Authority of the
					 institution/facility/unit that is making the request.
(b) Mechanical means of physical restraint may be
					 used only under the following circumstances:
(1)
					 When transporting a person between locations.
(2) When a person's history, present behavior,
					 apparent emotional state, or other conditions present a reasonable likelihood that
					 he or she may become violent or attempt to escape.
(3) When directed by licensed health care
					 clinicians, to prevent a person from attempting suicide or inflicting injury to
					 himself or herself.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1.5 - Use of Force and Restraining Devices › Section 3268.3 - Reporting and Investigating the Use of Force for Field Staff

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) Use of
					 Force-Reporting Requirements. Every staff use of force is an incident that shall be
					 reported.
(1) Any employee who uses non-deadly
					 force or observes CDCR staff use force in a community or field setting shall report
					 it to a supervisor as soon as practical and submit the appropriate documentation,
					 prior to being relieved from duty. The documentation shall be reported within the
					 Incident Report Tracking (IRT) system in the Department's electronic database, which
					 contains the same information as the forms incorporated by reference, or on a CDCR
					 Form 1662-A (Rev. 05/22), Field Incident Report: Part A--Cover Sheet, CDCR Form
					 1662-B (Rev. 11/20), Field Incident Report: Part B--Parole Summary Information, CDCR
					 Form 1662-C (Rev. 05/22), Field Incident Report: Part C-Employee Report, CDCR Form
					 1662-C1 (Rev. 11/20), Field Incident Report: Part C1-Supplement Page, which are
					 hereby incorporated by reference.
(2)
					 Any employee not assigned to an institution or facility who uses force or observes
					 CDCR staff use force in an institution or facility setting, shall report it to a
					 supervisor as soon as practical and follow up with appropriate documentation as
					 required in section
					 3268.1(a)(1). A copy
					 of the report shall be provided to the employee's supervisor and the original shall
					 be retained by the institution or facility Incident Commander.
(3) The supervisor shall document his or her
					 review on a CDCR Form 3010-A (Rev. 05/22), Field: Use of Force
					 Incident--Supervisor's Review, which is hereby incorporated by reference, and
					 forward it with the employee's reviewed documents through the designated chain of
					 command, to the Regional Parole Administrator or Special Agent-In-Charge for
					 approval or follow-up action.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1.6 - Inmate Housing › Section 3269 - Inmate Housing Assignments

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) Inmates
					 shall accept Inmate Housing Assignments (IHAs) as directed by staff. All inmates
					 shall be assigned to double-cell housing, except as provided in section
					 3269(e), whether being
					 housed in a Reception Center, General Population (GP), Sensitive Needs Yard (SNY),
					 Non-Designated Programming Facility (NDPF), Restricted Housing Unit (RHU), or
					 specialty housing unit. If staff determines an inmate is suitable for double-cell
					 housing, based on the criteria as set forth in this section, the inmate shall accept
					 the housing assignment or be subject to disciplinary action. IHAs shall be made
					 based on available documentation and individual case factors. Although inmates may
					 request a housing assignment, they are not entitled to single-cell housing, a
					 housing location of choice, or a cellmate of their choice.
(b) Upon arrival at an institution, facility, or
					 Reception Center, a designated screening authority shall screen an inmate for an
					 appropriate housing assignment in a private setting. The screening authority
					 reviewing and approving an inmate's housing assignment shall evaluate all factors to
					 be considered when completing the Initial Housing Review (IHR), including but not
					 limited to:
(1) Inmate name, CDCR number, and
					 Personal Identification number.
(2)
					 Personal factors such as race, date of birth, age, weight, height, birth place, and
					 whether the inmate is a foreign national.
(3) Receiving institution.
(4) County of commitment.
(5) Out to court return and escape
					 history.
(6) Length of
					 sentence.
(7) Enemies, safety, and
					 victimization concerns.
(8) Criminal
					 influence demonstrated over other inmates.
(9) Previous housing status.
(10) Reason(s) for prior restricted
					 housing.
(11) History of "S" suffix
					 determination pursuant to subsection
					 3377.1(c).
(12) History of in-cell assaults or
					 violence.
(13) Security Threat Group
					 affiliation.
(14) Involvement in any
					 race-based incident.
(15) Nature of
					 commitment offense.
(16) Documented
					 reports from prior cellmate(s) that the inmate intimidated, threatened, forced, or
					 harassed them for sex.
(17)
					 Documentation that any cellmate refused to return to a cell occupied by the inmate
					 because of fear, threats, or abuse perpetrated by the inmate.
(18) Documentation that the inmate has been the
					 victim of a physical or sexual assault.
(19) Adjudicated Rules Violation Reports (RVR)
					 where the inmate was found guilty as a perpetrator in an act of physical or sexual
					 abuse against a cellmate.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1.6 - Inmate Housing › Section 3269.1 - Integrated Housing

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(a) An inmate's
					 race shall not be used as a primary determining factor in housing an institution's
					 inmate population. Inmate housing assignments shall be made on the basis of
					 available documentation and individual case factors for appropriate housing
					 placement. Individual case factors include, but are not limited to:
(1) History of racial violence.
(2) Commitment offense or time to serve.
(3) Classification score.
(4) Custody level.
(5) Education.
(6) Disciplinary history.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1.6 - Inmate Housing › Section 3269.2 - Sensitive Needs Yard Designation

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024
(a) Sensitive
					 Needs Yard (SNY) Designation. An SNY houses designated inmates whose safety would be
					 endangered by a portion of the inmate general population. SNY designated inmates
					 shall have documented and verified Systemic Safety Concerns indicating no other
					 viable housing options are available within the inmate general population.
(b) An inmate may be designated as SNY in
					 accordance with all the following criteria:
(1)
					 The inmate expresses Safety Concerns and requests SNY designation.
(2) The inmate has specific, documented and
					 verified Systemic Safety Concerns, as defined in section
					 3000.
(3) The inmate does not pose a threat to the
					 safety or security of other inmates similarly housed in the SNY.
(4) If the inmate is documented as a validated
					 Security Threat Group I (STG-I), as defined in section
					 3000, and the inmate has completed the
					 debriefing process pursuant to section
					 3378.5.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1.6 - Inmate Housing › Section 3269.3 - Sensitive Needs Yard Designation Process

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(a) The
					 following processes shall be used for evaluation, documentation, approval or
					 disapproval of, and removal from a Sensitive Needs Yard (SNY) designation.
(1) Reception Center.
(A) Inmate expresses Safety Concerns and requests
					 SNY designation.
1. The assigned Correctional Staff
					 shall complete an evaluation of the inmate's alleged Safety Concerns utilizing all
					 available inmate information, including, but not limited to:
a. Court documents (e.g., Abstract of Judgment,
					 probation report, arrest report, Minute Order, and sentencing
					 transcripts).
b. If applicable, prior
					 incarceration documentation (e.g., Incident Report, Rules Violation Report,
					 non-confidential and confidential documentation, classification reports, and prior
					 housing reviews).
c. County jail
					 documentation (e.g., misconduct reports, non-confidential and confidential
					 informational documentation, and housing reviews).
d. Any applicable parole or probation
					 documentation (e.g., Security Threat Group (STG) affiliation report,
					 non-confidential and confidential documents, and violation reports).
e. Any safety related information provided by the
					 requesting inmate.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 1.6 - Inmate Housing › Section 3269.4 - Non-Designated Programming Facility

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(a)
					 Non-Designated Programming Facility (NDPF). NDPF houses inmates who demonstrate
					 positive behavior and a willingness to participate in rehabilitative programs and
					 conform to departmental policies, free from Security Threat Group (STG) influence
					 and behavior.
(b) An inmate shall be
					 excluded or removed from NDPF placement in accordance with either of the following
					 criteria:
(1) The inmate was found guilty and
					 assessed a Restricted Housing Unit (RHU) term pursuant to subsection
					 3337(g)(1)-(3), or any
					 RHU-related offense pursuant to subsection
					 3337(g) with an STG
					 nexus.
(A) An inmate shall be evaluated or
					 re-evaluated for NDPF twelve months after the Restricted Housing Unit Maximum
					 Release Date (RHU MRD), or the date the Institution Classification Committee (ICC)
					 elected to suspend the remainder of the RHU MRD, during the inmate's first annual
					 classification committee review, and annually thereafter.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 2 - Security › Section 3270 - General Policy

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The primary objectives of the correctional institutions are to
						protect the public by safely keeping persons committed to the custody of the
						Secretary of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and to afford such persons with every
						reasonable opportunity and encouragement to participate in rehabilitative
						activities. Consistent effort will be made to insure the security of the institution
						and the effectiveness of the treatment programs within the framework of security and
						safety. Each employee must be trained to understand how physical facilities, degree
						of custody classification, personnel, and operative procedures affect the
						maintenance of inmate custody and security. The requirement of custodial security
						and of staff, inmate and public safety must take precedence over all other
						considerations in the operation of all the programs and activities of the
						institutions of the department.
Comment: Former DP-4201, policy, general.
1. Change
						without regulatory effect amending section and adding NOTE filed 3-11-2013 pursuant
						to section 100, title 1, California Code of
						Regulations (Register 2013, No. 11).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  5058, Penal Code.
						  Reference: Section
						  5054, Penal
						  Code.
The amended version of this section by
						Register
						2024, No. 28, effective 7/1/2024 is not yet
						available.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 2 - Security › Section 3270.1 - Lethal Electrified Fences

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(a) For the
					 purposes of this section, a lethal electrified fence is a high voltage fence
					 installed for the lethal infliction of injury to escaping inmates.
(b) Safety precautions shall be instituted to
					 prevent accidental electrocution. These precautions shall include, but are not
					 limited to, the following:
(1) The posting of
					 warning signs on the inner and outer perimeters of the facility informing staff,
					 inmates, and the public of the presence of a lethal electrified fence.
(2) A visual inspection of the lethal electrified
					 fence area at least once per shift.
(3)
					 Regular inspections by an outside patrol of the perimeter areas.
(4) The presence of a staff person trained in
					 energizing and deenergizing the fence prior to any authorized person entering the
					 lethal electrified fence area.
(5)
					 Inspections of lethal electrified fences as specified by a routine maintenance
					 schedule.
(6) The insulation of lethal
					 electrified fences between two security fences.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 2 - Security › Section 3270.2 - Audio-Video Surveillance Systems

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(a) The
					 department may use audio, video, or both forms of recording technology within and
					 surrounding any of its properties, institutions, facilities, perimeter fencing, or
					 vehicles.
(b) Such technology shall not
					 be used to record the interiors of cells except in case of emergency or
					 investigation as authorized by the warden.
1. New section
						filed 2-5-2020; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 6).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  5058, Penal Code.
						  Reference: Section
						  5054, Penal
						  Code.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 2 - Security › Section 3270.3 - Body-Worn Cameras

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(a) Correctional
					 officers and correctional sergeants shall utilize body-worn cameras at the
					 California Institution for Women; California State Prison, Corcoran; Kern Valley
					 State Prison; California State Prison, Los Angeles County; Richard J. Donovan
					 Correctional Facility; and the Substance Abuse and Treatment Facility and State
					 Prison, Corcoran.
(b) Body-worn camera
					 recording technology may be used to conduct after-the-fact reviews of triggering
					 events involving use of force incidents, allegations of excessive or unnecessary
					 force, and other staff and inmate misconduct.
(c) Body-worn cameras shall not be used to record
					 confidential medical, dental, and mental health assessments, appointments, or
					 consultations.
1. New section
						filed 7-28-2021 as an emergency; operative 7-29-2021 (Register 2021, No. 31).
						Pursuant to Penal Code section
						5058.3, a
						Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-5-2022 or emergency
						language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2.
						New section refiled 12-30-2021 as an emergency; operative 1-6-2022 (Register 2021,
						No. 53). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-6-2022 or
						emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following
						day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-30-2021 order, including
						amendment of subsection (c), transmitted to OAL 2-25-2022 and filed 4-11-2022;
						amendments effective 4-11-2022 pursuant to Government Code section
						11343.4(b)
						(Register 2022, No. 15).
Note: Authority cited: Sections
						  5058 and
						  5058.3, Penal Code.
						  Reference: Section
						  5054, Penal Code;
						  and Armstrong v. Newsom (No. 4:94-cv-02307-CW N.D. Cal.).
The amended version of this section by
						Register
						2024, No. 28, effective 7/1/2024 is not yet
						available.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 2 - Security › Section 3270.4 - Camera Monitoring in a Hospital Setting

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When assigned to a hospital setting, custody staff shall
						maintain a direct and constant view of the inmate from within the room. However,
						when medical staff determine that custody staff should not be in the room with the
						inmate due to the inmate's clinical condition, custody staff shall maintain a direct
						and constant view of the inmate through a viewing window. If a viewing window is not
						available, camera equipment shall be utilized to maintain a direct and constant view
						of the inmate. This equipment shall provide live audio and video monitoring and
						shall not have recording capability.
1. New section
						filed 8-16-2023; operative 10-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 33).
Note: Authority cited: Section
						  5058, Penal Code.
						  Reference: Section
						  5054, Penal
						  Code.
The amended version of this section by
						Register
						2024, No. 28, effective 7/1/2024 is not yet
						available.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 2 - Security › Section 3271 - Responsibility of Employees

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Every employee, regardless of his or her assignment, is
						responsible for the safe custody of the inmates confined in the institutions of the
						department.
Comment: Former DP-4202, responsibility of employees.
The amended version of this section by
						Register
						2024, No. 28, effective 7/1/2024 is not yet
						available.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 2 - Security › Section 3272 - Custody Classification

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The classification committee at each institution must assign a
						custodial classification to each inmate, in accordance with the custodial
						classifications prescribed by the department. The senior custodial officer on duty
						may temporarily increase the custodial classification of an inmate at any time he or
						she believes such action is necessary to protect the security and good order of the
						institution. Such action is subject to classification committee review at the next
						regular meeting. Any reduction of an inmate's custody classification must be by
						classification committee action.
Comment: Former DP-4203, custody classification.
The amended version of this section by
						Register
						2024, No. 28, effective 7/1/2024 is not yet
						available.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 2 - Security › Section 3273 - Acceptance and Surrender of Custody

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Wardens and superintendents must not accept or surrender
						custody of any prisoner under any circumstances, except by valid court order or
						other due process of law.
Comment: Former DP-4204, acceptance and surrender of
						custody.
The amended version of this section by
						Register
						2024, No. 28, effective 7/1/2024 is not yet
						available.
California Code of Regulations › Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections › Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole › Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs › Subchapter 4 - General Institution Regulations › Article 2 - Security › Section 3274 - Inmate Count and Movement

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(a) Inmate
					 count. Every institution head shall maintain a system to account at all times for
					 inmates under their jurisdiction. A physical count of all inmates shall be taken at
					 least four times during each calendar day unless otherwise authorized in writing by
					 the director. No inmate activity shall be scheduled at a time which would disrupt a
					 facility count.
(1) Standing count. At least one
					 daily count shall be a standing count wherein inmates shall stand at their cell door
					 or, in a dormitory, shall sit on their assigned bed during the designated count
					 time.
(2) Emergency count. If staff
					 determines an inmate may be missing, an emergency count shall be conducted to
					 determine whether an escape has occurred and, if so, the identity of the escapee.
					 When an emergency count is announced, inmates shall return to their assigned
					 housing, except in a medical emergency or other exception specifically authorized by
					 the official in charge.