Chapter 1 – General Administration

13040.18.1 Extension of Time Limits

• In unusual circumstances, the 10-day time limit for determining and notifying the requester whether the request seeks copies of disclosable public records may be extended by written notice. When CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation determines unusual circumstances exist (see below), the requester shall immediately be notified (and no later than 10 days from the date of receipt of the request) in writing of the extension, the reasons for the extension, and the date upon which a determination is expected to be dispatched. No such notice shall specify a date that would result in an extension of more than 14 days. For the purpose of this Section, “unusual circumstances” means, but only to the extent reasonably necessary for the proper processing of the particular request, the need to:

  • Search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.

  • Search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records which relate to a single request.

  • Consult with another agency having a substantial subject matter interest therein. This consultation shall be conducted with all practicable speed.