Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

Article 9 – Special Placements

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62050.5.3 Medical and Psychiatric Records

  • The medical records of county prisoners accepted for safekeeping shall, when possible, be forwarded to the institution designated to receive the prisoner prior to the transfer. In emergency transfers, the records may be delivered with the prisoner.

  • Any psychiatric/psychological reports or case information that will aid the institution in handling the safekeeper shall be sent with the medical reports. This shall be agreed upon as a condition of acceptance.