Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

51130.14 Transfer of Custody

• Transfer of custody of inmates to normal work projects shall be at a mutually agreed place and in the following manner:

  • The CDF camp office submits to the Department each evening a crew list which contains the names and identification numbers of the inmates, the name of the crew foreman, and the location of the projects for the following day’s crew assignment.

  • Employees of each cooperating agency shall count the inmates onto the conveyance taking them to work, or as a group of workers if they walk to the project. Cooperating agency personnel maintain custody of inmates until returned to the custody of the Department.

  • Custody cannot be transferred unless the inmate is physically present at the time of transfer.

  • The Department supplies the cooperating agency with a picture of each inmate assigned to the camp and shall furnish the agency crew foreman with a picture of each inmate assigned under their supervision.

  • Normally, inmate crews shall not be divided to allow a portion of the crew to work under the supervision of a person not employed by a cooperating agency or the Department. Under some circumstances this may be allowed but only when specifically authorized by the cooperating agency staff person or correctional employee in command.

  • Inmate crews may be assigned under supervision of employees of agencies other than the CDF, LACCalifornia State Prison, Los Angeles County, and Department only after the specific employees have been instructed in the supervision of inmates.