Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 7 – Adult Case Records Information

Article 6 – Detainers

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72040.12.2.2 Custody Requested

  • When a prosecutor requests custody of an incarcerated person pursuant to PCPenal Code section 1389, Article IVIntravenous, the following shall be done:

    • Case Records Staff

      • Case Records staff shall provide the incarcerated person (via their counselor) with a copy of the explanation of incarcerated person’s rights under article IVIntravenous of the interstate agreement.

      • Afford incarcerated persons an opportunity to sign a Form II of the IAD wherein the incarcerated person waives extradition to:

        • The proceedings contemplated in the requesting state.

        • Serve sentence after completion of the California sentence.

    • Court Arraignment

      • If the incarcerated person does not sign a Form II, Case Records staff shall plan for the incarcerated person to be taken before a magistrate prior to the offer of temporary custody being issued (PCPenal Code section 1550.1) following procedure established by the Chief, Case Records Services.

      • The purpose of the court arraignment is to give the incarcerated person an opportunity to waive their right to petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus and to waive the 30-day period for the Governor’s intervention.

    • Incarcerated Person Waiver

      • This waiver is accomplished by the incarcerated person completing an Agreement to Temporary Transfer of Custody in the presence of the court and the court signing the form.

    • Incarcerated Person Does Not Waive

      • If the incarcerated person refuses to waive their rights, the court shall fix a reasonable time for the incarcerated person to file a petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. When the time has elapsed, a hearing guided by extradition law shall be held.