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Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

Article 7 – Transfers – DMH

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62030.6 PC 2684 Procedure

  • Referrals for emergency psychiatric hospitalization may be expedited using PCPenal Code 2684 referral packet.

    • In place of a Vitek hearing, the inmate/parolee is entitled to a certification review hearing or writ of habeas corpus in DMHDepartment of Mental Health (see Department of State Hospitals DSH) facilities.

    • The psychiatric report/evaluation must be no more than 30 days old.

  • For some parolees, PCPenal Code 2684 and/or 2690 process shall be followed. Once the Vitek Hearing is held, or the waiver is signed, the case will be screened by DMHDepartment of Mental Health (see Department of State Hospitals DSH) state hospital within seven working days. If accepted by a DMHDepartment of Mental Health (see Department of State Hospitals DSH) state hospital, the individual shall be transferred directly to that DMHDepartment of Mental Health (see Department of State Hospitals DSH) state hospital under order of the BPT from the county jail. Formal parole revocation by the BPT shall be done at the DMHDepartment of Mental Health (see Department of State Hospitals DSH) facility.