1. (a) A ward may be transferred, after initial assignment, between institutions, camps, reception centers, and non-Youth Authority facilities for any of the following reasons:

   1. (1) Completion of the ward's program.
   2. (2) Security of the institution or program, e.g., escape risk.
   3. (3) The ward is in need of protection.
   4. (4) Program needs of the ward are not available at the facility recommending transfer.

   5. (5) Request of the California Department of Forestry because:

      1. (A) The ward lacks the ability or capacity to participate in the work program.
      2. (B) Possible danger to the work crews exists.
   6. (6) Compliance with general policies and needs of the Department, institution, or camp unrelated to the individual ward's behavior.
2. (b) A ward transferred because of special program needs shall be in accordance with Section 4942(f) and (g).
3. (c) A ward shall not be transferred because of misconduct until the full provisions of the Disciplinary Decision Making System have been completed.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1712, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 1001, 1002, 1004 and 1752, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. Change without regulatory effect adopting article 9 (sections 30525-30529) and renumbering title 15, section 4670 to title 9, section 30525 filed 2-13-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 7).