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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 44 – Prison Rape Elimination Policy

Revised May 15, 2018

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54040.14 Classification Process

  • In cases of alleged sexual violence, staff sexual misconduct or sexual harassment, a determination shall be made for all victim(s) and offender suspects(s) if placement in an ASU is warranted, for reasons outlined in CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations Section 3335 and the reason shall be documented on the Classification Committee Chrono. Following ASU placement, an administrative review shall occur in accordance with CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations Section 3337. 

  • Consideration during Institution Classification Committee (ICCInstitution Classification Committee) must be given to:

    • Completion of Departmental Disciplinary Process.

    • Yard assignment while in ASU.

    • Single or double cell status.

    • Referral to the District Attorney for Criminal Prosecution.

    • Housing including a consideration of alternate General Population Facilities, Sensitive Needs Yard placement, Out-of-State placement (requires Departmental Review Board (DRBDepartmental Review Board) approval), or Indeterminate SHUSecurity Housing Unit (DRBDepartmental Review Board approval).