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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 7 – Inmate Deaths, Serious Injury, or Illness Notification

Revised September 8, 2008

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51070.1 Policy

  • The Department shall treat the death, serious injury, or serious illness of an inmate or parolee with dignity and respect as is regularly accorded persons who are not incarcerated or on parole. The procedures to be followed after death, serious injury, or illness shall comply with the requirements of all applicable laws.