Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

51070.13 Responsibility of Correctional Counselor

• Upon receiving instructions and information from their supervisor concerning the death of an inmate, the Correctional Counselor shall carefully examine all available records, mail, visiting records, and personal property and prepare a report to the Warden or their designee consisting of:

  • A list of names, relationship, and addresses of relatives, friends, organizations, or individuals who might be interested in the final disposition of the deceased without cost to the State.

  • Answers to the below listed questions.

  • Is the decedent a member of a fraternal order or lodge having burial insurance or death benefits?

  • Is the decedent entitled to veteran’s or social security benefits?

  • Is the decedent receiving a pension?

  • Does the decedent have insurance payable at death?

• Does the decedent have resources or income not held in trust at the institution? If the deceased inmate was an undocumented alien, notify the local office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the appropriate consulate post as referenced in DOMDepartment Operations Manual 51070.12.2. Notify victim(s) if there is a written request by the victim(s) in the inmate’s C-File that the victim(s) be notified of any change of the inmate’s status per PCPenal Code 3058.6, 3058.8, and 3058.9.