Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 23 – Incarcerated Person Discipline

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52080.3.5 Approval of Disciplinary Methods and Actions

  • All disciplinary methods and actions are subject to the approval of the Warden or their designee. The Warden or designee may set aside, dismiss, order a different action, or order a rehearing of the rules violation upon:

    • Their own motion.

    • Recommendation of staff.

    • Incarcerated person’s request or grievance decision.

  • Rules violations may also be set aside, dismissed, modified, or ordered re-heard if a grievance or an appeal is granted by the Reviewing Authority as described in DOMDepartment Operations Manual, section 54100.20 and Title 15, section 3480.