Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 15 – Controlled Substances

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52010.16 Drug Testing Coordinator

  • Each institution shall designate a DTCDrug Testing Coordinator at the rank of sergeant or above. The DTCDrug Testing Coordinator is responsible for:

    • Monitoring the procedural operation of this section.

    • Ensuring inmates found guilty in a disciplinary hearing of a drug-related offense are placed on the institutional MRDTMandatory Random Drug Testing list.

    • Ensuring inmates placed on the MRDTMandatory Random Drug Testing list are  tested  CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations,  Title  15,  Division  3,  Chapter 1, Subchapter 4, Article 5, subsections 3315(f)(4)(A)-(C).

    • Approving and reviewing the accuracy of the MRDTMandatory Random Drug Testing list prior to testing.

    • Reviewing all drug testing logs for accuracy and completeness.

    • Ensuring all staff involved in the drug testing process are properly trained.

    • Ensuring that the institution maintains a sufficient stock of sample bottles, lids, and labels.