Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52020.5.4 Close Custody Count

• SOMSStrategic Offender Management identifies all inmates designated as Close A custody, and compiles them into the Close Custody Count. The Close Custody Count shall be submitted to Central Control using the SOMSStrategic Offender Management automated count process. Close custody counts shall be conducted utilizing a positive picture identification card to count all inmates classified as Close A custody. When inmates present themselves, staff shall ensure that inmates resemble their picture identification card. In accordance with CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations 3017, all inmates classified as Close A Custody are responsible for reporting to the established location(s) designated by each individual institution/facility.

  • Close A Custody inmates shall be counted while they are on work assignments, on recreation time, in housing units, or involved in any other activity. Close A Custody counts shall be scheduled in conformity with DOMDepartment Operations Manual 52020.4.1.

  • The Watch Commander shall be notified and a search shall be initiated when the Close A Custody Count is not cleared 15 minutes after the count has been announced. If the unaccounted for Close A Custody inmate(s) is not located within 15 minutes of initiation of the search, an emergency recall of all inmates may be instituted by the Watch Commander.