Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

62050.11.2 PHU/Criteria

• An inmate whose safety would be endangered by general population placement may be placed in the PHUProtective Housing Unit providing the following criteria are met.

  • The inmate does not require specialized housing for reasons other than protection.

  • The inmate does not have a serious psychiatric or medical condition requiring prompt access to hospital care.

  • The inmate is not documented as a member or an affiliate of a prison gang.

  • The inmate does not pose a threat to the safety or security of other inmates in the PHUProtective Housing Unit.

  • The inmate has specific, verified enemies as identified on CDC Form 812 (Notice of Critical Case Information – Safety of Persons) likely to and capable of causing the inmate great bodily harm if placed in general population.

  • The inmate has notoriety likely to result in great bodily harm if placed in the general population.

  • There is no alternative placement which will ensure the inmate’s safety and provide the degree of control required for the inmate.

  • It has been verified that the inmate is in present danger of great bodily harm.

• The inmate’s uncorroborated personal report, the nature of the commitment offense, or record of prior protective custody housing shall not be the sole basis for PHUProtective Housing Unit placement.