Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52070.20.1 Validation Request By Gang Investigator

• The gang investigator who verifies an inmate’s/parolee’s gang affiliation and category of involvement shall complete a Form Q, Gang Validation Worksheet (Exhibit “A”), a Form Q-1, Body Markings Diagram (Exhibit “B”), and a Form Q-2, Body Markings Photographs (Exhibit “C”) on the inmate/parolee. The gang investigator shall attach to the completed Q series forms, a copy of the coordinator’s CDC Form 128-B memorandum with copies of the supporting documentation. This shall be known as a validation package.

• Prior to submission of a validation package to the OCSOffice of Correctional Safety, or during the inactive review process, the subject of the investigation shall be interviewed by the IGIInstitution Gang Investigator (see STG Investigator) or designee and given an opportunity to be heard in regard to the source items used in the validation or inactive review. Inmates shall be given written notice at least 24 hours in advance of the interview. The interview may be held earlier if the inmate waives, in writing, the 24 hour preparation period. All source items referenced in the validation or inactive review shall be disclosed to the inmate at the time of notification. The inmate shall be given copies of all non-confidential documents unless otherwise requested in writing by the inmate. Confidential information used in the validation or inactive review shall be disclosed to the inmate via a CDC Form 1030, Confidential Information Disclosure Form. The interview shall be documented and include a record of the inmate’s opinion on each of the source items used in the validation. Staff shall record this information and provide a written record to the inmate within fourteen (14) calendar days and prior to submission of the validation package to the OCSOffice of Correctional Safety. The documented interview shall be submitted with the validation package or inactive review to the OCSOffice of Correctional Safety for consideration in the approval or rejection of the validation or in consideration of the inmate’s continued current active or inactive status.

• The inmate’s mental health status and/or need for staff assistance shall be evaluated prior to interview. Staff assistance shall be assigned per guidelines set forth in CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations Section 3318.

• The gang investigator shall forward the validation package to the Senior Special Agent, Gang Intelligence Operations, SSUSpecial Services Unit, or designee to request validation.