Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

54046.5.1 Initial Screening – Administrative Segregation Unit/Security Housing Unit

• Upon placement in an ASU or SHUSecurity Housing Unit, inmates shall be screened for an appropriate cell assignment. The segregation authority shall be a designated staff member at the level of Correctional Lieutenant or above. The segregation authority shall review the C-file and other available information, interview the inmate, and shall be responsible for ensuring the completion of CDC Form 114A-1, Inmate Segregation Profile.

• Based on the available information, including an interview with the inmate, the segregation authority shall determine if the inmate is suitable for single-/double-cell housing.

• Verification an ASU or SHUSecurity Housing Unit inmate is or has been predatory towards a cell partner, has a history of in-cell sexual abuse, is or has been assaultive towards a cell partner, has been the victim of in-cell physical or sexual abuse, demonstrates any significant in-cell violence against a cell partner, or has a history of propensity for victimization, shall require the inmate be single celled pending administrative review and subsequent ICCInstitution Classification Committee review and approval.

• The segregation authority shall document placement concerns which require single-cell assignment on the CDC Form 114A-1. If the information is based on the inmate interview, then the segregation authority shall document the interview information on a CDC Form 128-B, and reference it as supporting documentation by the date on the CDC Form 114A-1. In cases where the segregation authority temporarily approves an inmate for double-cell assignment pending Administrative Review, the decision shall be based upon an evaluation of the inmate’s case factors through review of the C-file or completed CDC Form 114A-1, consideration of reasons for ASU placement, and the interview with the inmate. The segregation authority shall complete a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 1882-B, Administrative Segregation Unit/Security Housing Unit Double-Cell Review, and sign the CDC Form 114A-1, Inmate Segregation Profile, in the Special Information section, in the Double Cell/Pending Administrative Review box.

• During the first workday following an inmate’s placement in ASU, the Administrative Reviewer shall review the screening authority’s cell determination and confirm or amend the screening authority’s temporary cell assignment.

• The Administrative Reviewer decision shall be based on:

  • Interview with the inmate.

  • Review of the C-file and/or completed CDC Form 114A-1.

  • Circumstance of ASU/SHUSecurity Housing Unit placement.

  • Any medical issues and/or mental health clinical staff input.

• The Administrative Reviewer shall note the decision for double cell or single cell assignment on the CDC Form 114-A, Inmate Segregation Record, in the Daily Activity section, CDC Form 114A-1, and the CDC Form 114-D, Order for Placement/Retention ASU. The case shall be referred to ICCInstitution Classification Committee to review the inmate’s long-term housing assignment.

• ICCInstitution Classification Committee shall review the inmate’s housing and safety concerns. ICCInstitution Classification Committee shall determine if the inmate is compatible with the other inmate assigned to the cell, if double celled. If the inmate is the only inmate assigned to the cell, ICCInstitution Classification Committee shall evaluate if the inmate is cleared for double-cell occupancy, or designate the inmate as being on single-cell status.

• If ICCInstitution Classification Committee confirms single cell assignment, an “S” suffix shall be applied to the inmate’s custody designation. This information shall be documented as a committee action on the CDC Form 128-G, Classification Chrono, entered in the Distributed Data Processing System (DDPSDistributed Data Processing System), and noted on the CDC Forms 114A, 114A-1, and 262, Custody Classification Assigned. Additionally, at each subsequent ASU/SHUSecurity Housing Unit review, ICCInstitution Classification Committee shall determine the suitability for double-/single-cell occupancy.