Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

Article 8 – Interstate, Federal, and International Placements*

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62040.9 Inspection of Out‑of‑State Prisons

  • PCPenal Code 11194 requires the Director to determine the suitability of out-of-state prisons considered for placement of California prisoners under the WICCWestern Interstate Corrections Compact/Interstate Corrections Compact.

  • The Interstate Unit shall provide for initial inspection of such facilities. On-going determinations shall be made annually by the Interstate Unit, utilizing ACAAmerican Correctional Association accreditation and Federal Bureau of Prisons’ reports and inspections.

  • The CDC Form 808, Western Interstate Correctional Compact Inspection Report, shall be completed at the time of inspection.

  • The original report shall be submitted to the Director through the Deputy Director, Institutions Division, and one copy each shall be sent to the Board of Corrections; P&CSDParole & Community Services Division (see DAPO); Interstate Unit; and LADLegal Affairs Division (see OLA)-PMU.