Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

62070.4.2 Criteria For Custodial Escort

• Custodial escort for a TCLTemporary Community Leave is defined as a Department peace officer properly trained and certified in escort of inmates. Certification requires completion of annual ISTIn-Service Training classes mandated for peace officer staff on transportation and escort of inmates. Custodial supervision shall be required for inmates who possess any of the following case factors:

  • Designated other than Minimum-B custody.

  • Psychiatric cases documented by the chief psychiatrist as not being a danger to self or others.

  • Housed in AD-SEGAdministrative Segregation for protection only.

  • Has a felony detainer or is serving a concurrent or consecutive county jail sentence, a portion of which must be served upon release from Department custody.

  • Identified with organized crime.

  • Convicted of high notoriety crimes or where presence in a community would likely cause adverse reaction.

  • Designated “R” suffix (restricted custody).

• Restricted to funeral visit only

  • No parole date or has seven or more years remaining to parole.

    • Inmates in this category shall only be considered for a TCLTemporary Community Leave to attend a funeral of an immediate family member as defined in Section 3000 of the CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations.

• Unavailability of Escort Staff

  • Unavailability of qualified escort personnel shall be cause to deny a TCLTemporary Community Leave request.