Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

54100.24 Conditions of Parole Appeals

• Inmates or parolees may appeal discretionary imposition by the Department of special and additional special conditions of parole, requesting removal or amendment of any condition unnecessary for public safety, security or rehabilitation purposes. Prior to filing an appeal, a request to remove or amend an imposed condition or conditions may first be made via a written request (CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 22) directed to the assigned parole agent and submitted in accordance with the provisions of the Request for Interview, Item or Service article (DOMDepartment Operations Manual §54090).

  • Specific reasons for objection to the condition(s) in question shall be stated and any necessary supporting document or information attached to the request.

  • An appeal of parole conditions shall be reviewed and signed at the Second Level of Review.

• Review and Time Limits

  • An appeal regarding a request to remove or amend one or more of the condition(s) of parole shall be filed within 30 calendar days of imposition or within 30 calendar days following receipt of the written confirmation of the supervisor’s decision to uphold the condition(s) as originally imposed (With respect to supporting document requirements, see DOMDepartment Operations Manual Section 54100.8).

    • The first level review shall be waived and the second level of review shall be completed by the regional parole administrator or designee.

      • Appeals of special conditions of parole shall be addressed by the parole region.

      • If the appeal is sent to the institutional appeals coordinator by mistake, it shall be forwarded to the appropriate parole region and the inmate/parolee notified that the appeal has been forwarded.

    • The appellant, if dissatisfied with the second level of review, shall forward the appeal to third level.