Chapter 1 – General Administration

13030.29.1 Effect of Statement of Disagreement

• When a statement of disagreement is placed in the record, the original record shall not be altered. The statement of disagreement shall be made available to any person eligible to review the disputed information, and when the disputed information is disclosed, the statement of disagreement shall be included with the disclosure. If the statement of disagreement contains exempt personal information, for the purpose of future disclosure, it shall be screened, classified, and treated like any other information in the record. Any decision based upon the disputed information shall include a review of the statement of disagreement and a consideration of its contents.

• Any disclosure of disputed information and a statement of disagreement shall include a concise statement of the reasons for CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s decision not to alter the original record.

• The statement of disagreement shall remain a part of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s record as long as the disputed information is retained in the record.