Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 7 – Adult Case Records Information

Article 12 – Time Computations

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73030.8.5 Dead Time/at‑Large Time

Revised December 24, 1992
  • Time which is not credited as time served.

  • Dead time or at-large time is accrued while on escape status [PCPenal Code 2900(c)(2)], while parole/release has been suspended, or while released on bail or appeal bond and shall be computed in total number of days.

  • The number of days of dead time shall be posted on the CDC Form 112 and entered into OBISOffender Based Information System.

  • Dead time or at-large time ceases upon:

    • Return to a departmental facility.

    • Date of arrest in California of an escapee.

    • Date available for return from out-of-state.

    • Date of arrest in state of parole jurisdiction.

    • Date bail is exonerated and inmate is remanded to custody.