Chapter 7 – Adult Case Records Information

72070.5.1 Notification of Escape Procedures

• Prepare a CDC Form 140, State Prison Escape Bulletin, in accordance with the Department’s escape plan.

• Initiate an APBAll Points Bulletin at the earliest possible time. FAX a CDC Form 600A, APBAll Points Bulletin FAX Worksheet, to the IDInstitutions Division (see DAI)/Warrants Unit.

• The IDInstitutions Division (see DAI)/Warrants Unit shall enter the want into the CLETSCalifornia Law Enforcement Telecommunications System/WPSWanted Persons System which automatically generates entry into the NCICNational Crime Information Center system, and OBISOffender Based Information System using the escapee’s CDC number as the warrant number. These wants shall indicate the escapee is wanted to finish their term.

• Facilities shall not enter the “permanent” want; however, they retain responsibility for:

  • Presenting the facts to the DA within 72 hours and obtaining a warrant for the escapee’s arrest. The local sheriff’s office is responsible for entering a want on the escape charge.

  • Teletyping notice to the Chief, Correctional Case Records Services, giving escape information, county warrant number and whether the county has entered a want on the escape charge.

  • Prompt notification to the Chief, Correctional Case Records Services, of an escapee’s apprehension.

  • Canceling any APBs issued by the facility when the escapee is apprehended within 72 hours.

  • Making notifications pursuant to the DOMDepartment Operations Manual 72060.