Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

54100.22 Psychiatric Transfer Appeals

• An inmate who is involuntary transferred to the California Medical Facility (CMFCalifornia Medical Facility)-Department of Mental Health, Atascadero State Hospital, Patton State Hospital, Coalinga State Hospital or Salinas Valley Psychiatric Program for psychiatric reasons may appeal that action, utilizing a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 602 directly to the third level within 30 days of the hearing decision on the need for involuntary transfer. A copy of the hearing decision shall be attached to the appeal form, but the absence of such documentation shall not be cause for rejection of the appeal.