Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52050.23.3 Placement in Isolated Setting

• Prior to the inmate being placed on CSW in the isolated setting, the following shall be accomplished:

  • The Watch Commander shall ensure that a medical assessment of the inmate is completed by a physician or other medical personnel (e.g., Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse) prior to the inmate’s placement on CSW. The medical assessment and the results shall be documented on a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 7219, Medical Report of Injury or Unusual Occurrence.

  • A CDC Form 114A, Inmate Segregation Record, shall be generated and maintained while the inmate is on CSW.

  • The inmate shall be given an unclothed body search (see DOMDepartment Operations Manual, Section 52050.16.5).

  • The isolated setting shall be thoroughly searched and cleaned.

  • All moveable objects in the isolated setting shall be removed (except a mattress, blanket (from 2000 hrs to 0800 hrs) and stationary fixtures).

  • The toilet (when present in the isolated setting) shall be covered in plastic and taped closed with the water turned off (if applicable).

  • Female inmates shall be placed in a jumpsuit or two piece slip-on shirt and pants, one brassiere, one pair of panties, and one pair of socks. As an added method of security, inmates may be placed in two jumpsuits with the openings placed/worn in the opposite direction of each other.

  • Male inmates shall be placed in one pair of boxer shorts, one T-shirt, and one pair of socks, or an approved jumpsuit or two piece slip-on shirt and pants with or without a T-shirt or boxer shorts. As an added method of security, inmates may be placed in two pairs of boxer shorts or two jumpsuits with the openings placed/worn in the opposite direction of each other.

  • The legs and waist of the boxer shorts or slip-on pants and/or the arms and legs of the jumpsuit shall be taped closed to restrict the inmate’s access to their body cavities. Tape should never be applied in a manner to restrict circulation nor directly over the inmate’s skin.

• The inmate shall remain under constant visual observation at all times while on CSW. Inmates on CSW shall be checked by a correctional supervisor (Sergeant or above) once a shift. The purpose of this check is to determine the inmate’s wellbeing and ensure staff’s adherence to the CSW policy. All supervisory checks/reviews shall be documented on the inmate’s CDC Form 114A.