Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 16 – Inmate Count and Movement

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52020.8.2 Gate Passes

  • The Inmate Assignment Lieutenant is authorized to issue three different types of gate passes. The gate pass shall identify those inmates, authorized by the classification committees, to work:

    • Inside the perimeter fence, which requires inmates to pass through a work change area.

    • Outside the perimeter fence of the institution/facility.

    • Off institution/facility property.

  • When the inmate’s custody is reduced/increased, the Inmate Assignment Lieutenant shall recall the existing gate pass and issue a new gate pass.

  • Gate Pass Security

    • Gate passes shall be secured in a metal box with a locking device. The gate pass box shall be divided into “in” and “out” sections. The gate passes shall be moved to the appropriate in or out sections of the box and shall immediately be moved when an inmate enters or exits the gate that controls gate passes. The gate officer shall keep the box locked, and shall not allow inmates to have access at any time.

  • Work Change Gate Pass

    • Work change gate passes shall be printed on “White” paper and shall contain the following information:

      • Labeled with the work change gate’s name or number.

      • Assigned a sequential number.

      • Inmate’s photo, name, and CDC number.

      • Inmate’s assigned housing (pencil).

      • Inmates custody, work/academic assignment, and activity restriction.

      • Effective date, Regular Days Off, and scheduled hours of work.

      • Signature of Inmate Assignment Lieutenant.

  • Outside Perimeter Fence Gate Pass

    • Outside institution/facility perimeter fence gate passes shall be printed on “Blue” paper, laminated, and in addition to the information required for the work change passes contain the following:

      • Signature of Correctional Captain.

      • Embossed.

  • Off Institution/Facility Property Gate Pass

    • Off institution/facility property gate passes shall be printed on “Green” paper, laminated, and contain the same information that is required for outside perimeter fence gate passes.