Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

54100.15 Written Response

• At each level not bypassed, the original appeal shall be returned to the appellant with a written response providing the reason(s) for the decision. Responses shall be provided in letter or memo format and attached to the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 602 submitted by the appellant. Each written response shall contain the appellant’s name, departmental identification number, the appeal log number, level of review, and the name of the reviewer and interviewer. The written response shall accurately describe the matter under appeal and fully address the relief requested. Responses shall be objective and professional, and shall provide a reasonable finding in light of the facts and arguments presented. If the decision is a partial grant of the appellant’s requested action(s), the response shall clearly state which action(s) or relief has been granted, granted in part, or denied, and shall also state the action taken.