Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

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

Revised September 8, 2008

Upon the death of a parolee, the Parole Agent of record shall:
- Obtain a certified copy of the death certificate from the coroner or county clerk.
- Prepare a closing summary, CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Form 1502, Activity Report.
- Forward the closing summary and the death certificate to the regional records officer and the Division of Correctional Health Care Services.
In the event the death occurred in another state and the death certificate is not available, the Parole Agent shall obtain:
- A letter from a Parole Agent or law enforcement officer from the other jurisdiction verifying that the death certificate or autopsy report has been reviewed. This will serve as verification of death.