The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance to management and staff of the correctional system in order that they may effectively perform their duties. This manual outlines the organization and operation of the correctional system and provides policy and procedural guidelines for correctional managers and staff. It also covers security and safety issues of the correctional system.
This document is the Operations Manual for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, updated through January 1, 2012. It establishes policies and procedures for adult institutions, programs, and parole operations under the department's stated mission of public safety and public service.
The table of contents includes general administration, budget development, personnel and training, information technology, adult custody and security operations, and adult classification, with detailed articles covering organization, employee relations, inmate management, and institutional services.
This manual governs the operations of adult institutions, programs, and parole within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.