Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

53130.1 Policy

• California law provides that all persons sentenced to prison under PCPenal Code § 1170 shall serve the entire sentence imposed by the court, except for a credit reduction in time served in the custody of the Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) for performance in credit qualifying work, training or educational programs, or other program activity. Every inmate shall have a reasonable opportunity to participate in a full-time credit qualifying assignment, consistent with institutional security and available resources.