4-07/030.00 Tarasoff Notifications



When an inmate, a member of the inmate’s immediate family, or other credible informant communicates to any Correctional Health Services (CHS) Mental Health Clinician that the inmate has made a serious threat of physical violence against a reasonably identifiable victim or victims, CHS staff will make reasonable efforts to contact the intended victim or victims.

In addition, CHS staff will notify the concerned watch commander of the nature of the threat and intended victim. Upon notification from CHS staff, the watch commander shall adhere to procedures delineated in Manual of Policy and Procedures (MPP) section 5-09/540.00, “Tarasoff Notifications Received From Licensed Psychotherapists.”