Nothing contained herein shall be construed to deny the power of any facility administrator to temporarily suspend any standard or requirement herein prescribed in the event of any emergency which threatens the safety of a local detention facility, incarcerated people, staff, or the public. Only such regulations directly affected by the emergency may be suspended. The facility administrator shall notify the Board in writing in the event that such a suspension lasts longer than three days. Suspensions lasting for more than 15 days require approval of the chairperson of the Board. Such approval shall be effective for the time specified by the chairperson.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 6024 and 6030, Penal Code. Reference: Section 6030, Penal Code.

History

1. Editorial correction of Note filed 9-30-82 (Register 82, No. 40).

2. Amendment filed 8-4-94; operative 9-5-94 (Register 94, No. 31).

3. Amendment filed 4-20-2009; operative 5-20-2009 (Register 2009, No. 17).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-20-2012; operative 9-19-2012 (Register 2012, No. 34).

5. Amendment filed 11-17-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 46).