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Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

Article 7 – Transfers – DMH

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62030.22 Discharge of Mentally Ill Inmates

  • Before discharging any inmate who, because of mental illness, is deemed a danger to themselves or others, the Warden shall act to place the inmate in a facility designated by a county (and approved by DMHDepartment of Mental Health (see Department of State Hospitals DSH) for 72-hour treatment and evaluation) or in a 14-day intensive treatment facility pursuant to the provisions of PCPenal Code 2974.

  • The Warden of the releasing institution shall:

    • Document the psychiatric justification for the decision that the inmate is dangerous to themselves or others or gravely disabled and should not be released to the community. Provide written notice to local law enforcement agency of these conditions.

  • The law enforcement agency will usually transport the inmate to the county facility and effect the commitment pursuant to the W&I 5150 or PCPenal Code 2974.

  • The Deputy Director, Institutions, shall be notified prior to the inmate’s release if local authorities are not responsive.