Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52080.23 Classification Committee Hearing on Restricted Housing Order

• A classification committee hearing for consideration and determination of the need to retain an incarcerated person in restricted housing, for the reasons set forth in a restricted housing order, automated RHUPN, shall be held as soon as it is practical and possible to do so, but in no case longer than ten days from the date the incarcerated person was initially placed in restricted housing, except for the following reasons:

  • The automated RHUPN has been withdrawn and the incarcerated person has been returned to general population status.

  • A continuing state of emergency exists within the institution. Under such circumstances, the hearing shall be held as soon as it is safe and practical to do so.

• The incarcerated person shall be present at the classification hearing on a RHU order except under the applicable conditions as described in CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations, Title 15, subsection 3320(g) relating to disciplinary hearings. If the classification committee hearing is held without the incarcerated person present, the reason shall be documented on the restricted housing order form. Any staff member assigned to assist the incarcerated person shall be present at the hearing.