1. (a) A ward may be transferred without a 24-hour prior notice or an opportunity for an interview if an emergency condition exists which:

   1. (1) Requires immediate action and failure to act could result in substantial harm or physical danger to the ward, other wards, staff members, state property, and/or,

   2. (2) Would seriously inhibit the effective management of the institution.

      When an emergency transfer situation occurs, the superintendent shall:

   3. (1) Prepare and deliver to the ward prior to the transfer a “Notice of Transfer” which shall specify:

      1. (A) The action to be taken and the reason for such action.
      2. (B) The specific reason which justifies the emergency transfer without a 24-hour prior notice or an opportunity for an interview before the transfer.
      3. (C) That the ward has a right to an interview following the transfer.
   4. (2) Prepare within five days following the transfer a case report which shall state the reason for the transfer and the program objectives for the ward.

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 renumbering title 15, section 4672 to title 9, section 30527 filed 2-13-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 7).