Cal. Code Regs. tit. 15, § 3078.4 – Alternative Custody Program, Male Community Reentry Program, and Female Community Reentry Program Processing.

(a) Screening and Assessment for Alternative Custody Program (ACP) Cases.
1. (1) Every incarcerated person shall be afforded the opportunity to sign and submit to their assigned Correctional Counselor a CDCR Form 2234 (07/24), Alternative Custody Program (ACP) Application and Voluntary Agreement, which is incorporated by reference.
2. (2) Upon receipt of a CDCR Form 2234, the Secretary or their designee shall respond to the applicant within two weeks to inform the incarcerated person that the Form 2234 was received and to notify the incarcerated person of the eligibility criteria of ACP.
3. (3) Preliminary screening for ACP eligibility shall be completed by the Correctional Counselor utilizing the criteria provided in section 3078.2 on a CDCR Form 2235 (07/24), Alternative Custody Program Screening Form, which is incorporated by reference. Upon completion, the CDCR Form 2235 shall be forwarded to the Division of Rehabilitative Programs (DRP) for further screening.
4. (4) An assessment of the incarcerated person's predictive factors shall be completed using the California Static Risk Assessment, as provided in section 3768.1. The result of the assessment shall facilitate decisions regarding the placement, supervision and case-management of an incarcerated person in a community setting.
5. (5) DRP shall review the CDCR Form 2235 and other case factors to determine if the incarcerated person is potentially eligible for ACP. The incarcerated person shall be notified in writing of a determination of potential eligibility.
(b) Individualized Reintegration Plan for ACP Cases.
1. (1) Within 30 calendar days after a finding that the applicant is potentially eligible for participation in ACP, an Individualized Reintegration Plan (IRP) shall be developed by designated staff in consultation with the participant based on the assessment completed in (a)(4) above and a review of the participant's central file. The IRP shall address a full range of issues including those directly and indirectly related to the specific needs of the potential ACP Participant. The IRP shall describe specific activities and services needed to achieve identified goals. The IRP shall address, but is not limited to the following factors:
  1. (A) Housing.
  2. (B) Employment plans.
  3. (C) Transportation.
  4. (D) Substance abuse treatment.
  5. (E) Parenting and life skills.
  6. (F) Anger management and criminal thinking.
  7. (G) Career Technical Education programs and educational needs.
  8. (H) Social services needs, e.g., Veteran's Affairs benefits, general assistance, social security.
  9. (I) Medical, dental, and mental health needs.
2. (2) Staff shall coordinate with the ACP Program Manager, as defined in section 3078, to identify appropriate transitional care facility, residential drug or treatment program or residential home consistent with the incarcerated person's needs and availability of appropriate program(s). When available and appropriate, the department shall prioritize the use of evidence based programs and services. Other factors to be considered include but are not limited to:
  Placement resulting in a potential participant residing in close proximity to any person that was the victim of the potential participant's crime.
3. (3) The potential participant shall agree to fill out and sign forms pertaining to any county, state, or federal medical benefit program(s) for which the participant is eligible.
4. (4) The participant shall sign the CDCR Form 1516-ACP (Rev. 07/24), Alternative Custody Program Requirements, which is incorporated by reference, agreeing to comply with the requirements of participation in ACP.
(c) Classification and Case Records for ACP Cases
1. (1) The ITRP and all other pertinent information will be presented to the Institution Classification Committee (ICC), as provided in subsection 3376(c)(2), for program participation consideration. The ICC will consider the totality of the information along with input from the incarcerated person prior to recommendation for ACP placement.
2. (2) Upon recommendation of ICC for ACP placement, the case will be referred to a Classification Staff Representative (CSR) for endorsement.
3. (3) Upon the endorsement of an ACP Participant, Case Records shall be notified to ensure the ACP release process is completed. Victim notification shall be made at least 45 days prior to the participant's release to ACP.
4. (4) Prior to release to ACP, Case Records shall notify local law enforcement of the jurisdiction in which the ACP Participant will reside, providing the following information:
  1. (A) The participant's name, address, and date of birth.
  2. (B) The current offense committed by the participant.
  3. (C) The estimated duration of time the participant will be in the community under ACP.
5. (5) Case Records functions of incarcerated persons on ACP shall be managed by the location designated by the Director, Division of Adult Institutions.
6. (6) While in the ACP, the participant's annual classification review, pursuant to subsection 3376(d)(2), shall be suspended.
(d) For ACP cases, except as necessary to comply with any release notification requirements, the incarcerated person shall be released to the program no later than seven business days following notice of acceptance into the program, or if this is not possible in the case of an incarcerated person to be placed in a residential drug or treatment program or in a transitional care facility, the first day a contracted bed becomes available at the requested location.
(e) Screening and assessment for Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) cases.
1. (1) Every male incarcerated person shall be afforded the opportunity to sign and submit to their assigned Correctional Counselor a CDCR Form 2234-MCRP (Rev. 07/23), Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP) Application and Voluntary Agreement which is incorporated by reference.
2. (2) Cases shall be screened by the assigned Correctional Counselor to determine eligibility, utilizing a CDCR Form 2226-MCRP (Rev. 08/24) Male Community Reentry Program Eligibility, which is incorporated by reference.
3. (3) Eligible cases shall be presented to the Institution Classification Committee (ICC), as provided in subsection 3376(c)(2), for program participation consideration. The ICC shall conduct any required case-by-case reviews and consider the totality of case factors along with input from the incarcerated person prior to recommendation for MCRP placement.
4. (4) Upon recommendation of ICC for MCRP placement, the case will be referred to a Classification Staff Representative (CSR) for endorsement.
(f) Screening and Assessment for Female Community Reentry Program (FCRP) Cases
1. (1) Every female incarcerated person shall be afforded the opportunity to sign and submit to their assigned Correctional Counselor or institutional Community Beds Coordinator a CDCR Form 2234-FCRP (Rev. 08/24) Female Community Reentry Program Application and Voluntary Agreement, which is incorporated by reference.
2. (2) Cases shall be screened by the assigned institutional Community Beds Coordinator to determine eligibility, utilizing a CDCR Form 2226-FCRP (Rev. 08/24) Female Community Reentry Program Screening, which is incorporated by reference.
3. (3) Eligible cases shall be presented to the ICC, as provided in subsection 3376(c)(2), for program participation consideration. The ICC shall conduct any required case-by-case reviews and consider the totality of case factors along with input from the incarcerated person prior to recommendation for FCRP placement.
4. (4) Upon recommendation of ICC for FCRP placement, the case will be referred to a Classification Staff Representative (CSR) for endorsement.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 5058, 5058.3 and 1170.05, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 1170.05, 3010, 3010.1, 3010.2, 3010.3, 3010.4, 3010.5, 3010.6, 3010.7, 3010.8, 3010.9 and 5054, Penal Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-27-2011 as an emergency; operative 9-27-2011 (Register 2011, No. 39). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-5-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-27-2011 order transmitted to OAL 2-3-2012; Certificate of Compliance withdrawn 3-19-2012 (Register 2012, No. 12).

3. New section refiled 3-19-2012 as an emergency, including amendment of subsection (a)(4); operative 3-19-2012 (Register 2012, No. 12). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-18-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2012, No. 28).

5. New section filed 9-13-2012 as an emergency; operative 9-13-2012 (Register 2012, No. 37). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-20-2012 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 9-13-2012 order transmitted to OAL 1-11-2013 and filed 2-25-2013 (Register 2013, No. 9).

7. Amendment of subsection (b)(1)(G) filed 10-29-2013 as an emergency; operative 10-29-2013 (Register 2013, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-7-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

8. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-29-2013 order transmitted to OAL 4-4-2014 and filed 5-14-2014 (Register 2014, No. 20).

9. Amendment of subsections (a)(1)-(2), new subsection (a)(3), subsection renumbering, new subsection (a)(5), amendment of subsections (b)(1) and (b)(2), repealer of subsections (b)(2)(A)-(B), amendment of subsection (b)(3) and new subsections (d)-(e) filed 3-29-2016 as an emergency; operative 3-29-2016 (Register 2016, No. 14). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-6-2016 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

10. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-29-2016 order transmitted to OAL 9-6-2016 and filed 10-11-2016 (Register 2016, No. 42).

11. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 3-25-2020 as an emergency; operative 6-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 13). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-9-2020 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

12. Emergency filed 3-25-2020 and operative 6-1-2020 extended 60 days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 days pursuant to Executive Order N-66-20 (Register 2020, No. 42). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-9-2021 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

13. Amendment of subsection (e) refiled 2-25-2021 as an emergency; operative 3-10-2021 (Register 2021, No. 9). Emergency expiration extended 60 days (Executive Order N-40-20) plus an additional 60 days (Executive Order N-71-20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-8-2021 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

14. Amendment of CDCR Form 1516-ACP (incorporated by reference) and amendment of subsection (b)(4) and Note filed 5-26-2021; operative 7-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 22). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

15. Amendment of subsection (e) refiled 10-4-2021 as an emergency; operative 10-8-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(d) (Register 2021, No. 41). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-6-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.1(h) or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

16. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-4-2021 order transmitted to OAL 12-7-2021 and filed 1-5-2022 (Register 2022, No. 1).

17. Amendment of section heading and section filed 6-19-2024; operative 7-1-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 25).

18. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 7-1-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 27).

19. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (e)(2) and (f)(1)-(2) filed 10-16-2024 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2024, No. 42).

20. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)(2), (a)(4) and (b)(2) filed 3-5-2025 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2025, No. 10).