Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 43 – Incarcerated Person Property

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54030.11.1 Property Registration

Revised March 24, 2026
  • Personal property items, which are not consumable and that possess enough intrinsic value to be a significant target for theft or bartering, are considered registerable property. Registerable personal property is identified in the APPS located in Appendix A. 

  • When designated items are identified as registerable, such items shall be registered under the incarcerated person’s name and CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation number on SOMSStrategic Offender Management automated form ISSS051A, Registerable Property Items. Staff shall include the purchase date and purchase price, and shall attach a copy of the purchase receipt in the SOMSStrategic Offender Management automated form ISSS051B. If the ability to scan the receipt into SOMSStrategic Offender Management is unavailable, institutions shall maintain a paper copy of the receipt.

  • It is the responsibility of the incarcerated person to account for all registerable property listed on the SOMSStrategic Offender Management automated form ISSS051A. Staff shall document property incarcerated persons cannot account for on appropriate forms (CDC Form 128-A, Custodial Counseling Chrono, Rules Violation Report, or both), should progressive discipline be deemed necessary given the circumstances for the missing property.

  • The incarcerated person shall report, all registerable property that is lost, stolen, or worn-out to R&RReceiving and Release personnel as soon as the loss or unusable status is discovered. A description of the item(s) and the circumstances surrounding the loss shall be documented by the institution in accordance with local procedures.