{"id":477,"date":"2019-06-18T23:45:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T23:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/oia\/?page_id=477"},"modified":"2020-09-25T14:32:05","modified_gmt":"2020-09-25T21:32:05","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/oia\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1601068726958\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I file a complaint against a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation employee?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You may write to the local Office of Internal Affairs (Sacramento, Bakersfield, Rancho Cucamonga) within your region or inform a Department supervisor or manager.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1601068776263\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will the Office of Internal Affairs conduct an investigation into all complaints of misconduct?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, the Office of Internal Affairs will review all complaints of misconduct received and investigate those criminal in nature, or that would, if true, likely lead to adverse action.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1601068818635\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What should I expect if I am notified as a subject or witness in an Office of Internal Affairs investigation?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In both instances, you may receive notice of a scheduled interview.<br\/>At the time of notice, information will be provided to you as to who you may contact for further direction and\/or information.<br\/>If you are a represented employee you may contact your union representative.<br\/>If you are an unrepresented employee, you are entitled to have a representative of your choosing accompany you to your interview.<br\/>You may consult the Department&#8217;s Operation Manual Chapter 3, Article 14 for an explanation of the process.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1601068931400\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">If I file a complaint against a Department employee, will I be told the outcome of the investigation?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You may or may not be contacted or interviewed.<br\/>Upon completion of the investigation you will be notified, in writing, that the investigation is complete, however, the Government Code prevents the disclosure of the details of personnel actions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1601069003359\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why would my complaint against staff not be investigated?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some complaints may be referred to the direct supervisor as they are best handled as a supervisory or as a training issue, as dictated in Section 3, Article 22 of the Department&#8217;s Operation Manual.<br\/>Your complaint may be out of the jurisdiction of the Office of Internal Affairs, and the complaint may be referred to the appropriate investigative entity.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1601069059965\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When is an investigation complete?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">When the Office of Internal Affairs completes an investigation, the investigative report is forwarded to the appropriate hiring authority, who then reviews the report and determines the findings.<br\/>The investigation cannot be considered closed at this stage because the Hiring Authority reserves the right to request additional follow-up, which may include additional interviews, documentation, etc.<br\/>If the investigation is deemed sufficient by the Hiring Authority, they document their findings.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1601069442536\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will I, as the subject, be notified?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Hiring Authority will notify you in writing that the investigation process is complete. 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