Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 21 – Inmate Use of Telephones

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52060.7 Identification of Privilege Group

Revised December 14, 2012
  • Officers supervising the telephone sign-up shall check privilege group to ensure eligibility for the call.

    • Privilege Group A:

      • Telephone calls during the inmate’s non-work/training hours shall be limited only by institution/facility telephone capabilities, and hours of general population unlock.

    • Privilege Group B:

      • One personal telephone call period per month.

    • Privilege Groups C, D, and &U:

      • Telephone calls on an emergency basis only as determined by institution/facility staff.

    • DD:

      • All privileges generally associated with the inmate’s work/training incentive group’s status will be suspended during a period of DD.

  • Inmates housed in AD-SEGAdministrative Segregation Units, either voluntarily or under the provisions of CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations, 3335, will be allowed to make outside telephone calls that approximate those for the work/training incentive group to which the inmate is assigned, except that individual calls must be specifically approved by the supervisor in charge of the unit before a call is made