Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

61010.15 Processing of Inmates into Community Correctional Facilities (CCF)

• The efficient and timely processing of inmates into CCFs requires the sharing of information, cooperation, and coordination among the staff of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation institutions, transportation, and non-State private vendors. Parole Violators Returned to Custody are eligible to be processed via the Detention Processing Unit to a Community Correctional Facility.

• Institutions’ Function/Responsibility

  • Inmates shall be processed from RCReception Centers and program institutions. The sending institution shall screen and approve inmate placement in CCFs per established placement criteria.

• Documents to be Forwarded

  • Institutional records’ staff shall prepare the CDC Form 135, Inmate Transfer Record, and copies of Central File (C-file) documents per CDC Form 1740, Community Correctional Facilities Field File Checklist, to accompany the inmate.

  • Institution records’ staff shall update Offender Based Information System (OBISOffender Based Information System).

  • Institution records’ staff shall forward the C-file the day after the inmate is transferred, to the CCFCommunity Correctional Facilities records office.

  • Institution staff shall coordinate with the appropriate regional transportation unit regarding the number of inmates to be transferred and to schedule their movement.

• Regional Transportation Unit Responsibilities

  • Regional transportation staff shall coordinate with the CCCorrectional Counselor III/Classification & Parole Representative (C&PRClassification & Parole Representative) and facility staff to ensure the timely movement of inmates to and from CCFCommunity Correctional Facilities. All incoming movement is coordinated with the Division of Adult Institutions and then disseminated to the Regional Hubs with pick-up dates and number of inmates.

• CCFCommunity Correctional Facilities Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with regional transportation units and institution CCCorrectional Counselor-III/C&PRClassification & Parole Representative to ensure timely movement of inmates.

  • The receiving facility staff shall ensure a signed SOMSStrategic Offender Management – Notification in Case of Inmate Death, Serious Injury, or Serious Illness, and a release of information is obtained from each inmate at the intake interview.

  • The facility staff shall ensure existing guidelines are followed for the return of inmates who are, or become, unacceptable for their program.