Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

51070.7.1 Identify Decedent

• The senior custody staff member shall arrange for identification of the deceased as soon as practical.

  • Fingerprints

    • Arrange for the taking of a full set of the deceased’s fingerprints on the approved Fingerprint Card, signed by the employee taking the prints.

    • Required for legal identification of deceased.

    • If fingerprinting is impossible, positive identification must be made by other means (photograph, scars, etc.).

  • Other

    • Identification by means other than fingerprinting requires a notarized affidavit.

    • Fingerprint cards or affidavit shall be forwarded to the C&PRClassification & Parole Representative.

  • Exception to Fingerprinting

    • In circumstances involving suspected homicide, fingerprints shall not be taken. Each hand shall be wrapped in a paper container by the medical representative or the institutional investigator.

    • Fingerprinting shall be completed by the coroner/designee.

      • Notify the chaplain of the death giving the inmate’s religion if known.

      • Notify the Warden or AODAdministrative Officer of the Day and the CME or MODMedical Officer of the Day.