Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 39 – IW/TIP

Revised December 5, 2006

Inmates undergoing processing in reception centers, not on layover (en route) status, who are eligible to earn day-for-day credit per PCPenal Code § 2933, are eligible to be assigned to a full-time BEP.
Inmates undergoing processing who are ineligible to earn day-for-day credits per PCPenal Code § 2933, or inmates on layover (en route) status in other institutions shall only be assigned into half-time assignments. Any exceptions to this policy require special approval from the Director, Division of Adult Institutions.
Process or layover status inmates placed on a half-time assignment shall have their time recorded on the reception center timekeeping log CDC Form 1690. This form shall be filled out by the work supervisor on a daily basis. The completed form shall be maintained in a secure area for four years at the initiating institution. A copy shall not be placed in the C-File. A copy may be issued to the inmate upon written request.
This temporary assignment status shall not require any change in the inmate’s work/training group status.