Subject: Inmate(s) with Developmental Disabilities
PURPOSE OF ORDER:
The purpose of this order is to establish procedures for the identification and evaluation of all Developmentally Disabled inmates.
SCOPE:
This order shall apply to all personnel assigned to and/or working in any capacity at Avalon Station.
DIRECTIVE:
“Developmentally Disabled” means those persons who have a disability which originates before an individual attains age 18, continues, or can be expected to continue indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial disability for that individual. This term includes a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. These conditions beginning during the development period, may impact day to day functioning, usually lasting throughout a person’s lifetime. Regardless of the cause, inmates who have, or are suspected of having developmental disabilities, shall be segregated from other inmates until an appropriate evaluation is completed by medical personnel.
If and inmate is suspected of being developmentally disabled, the inmate shall be transported to Catalina Island Medical Center for an Okay to Book.
Once and arrestee is determined to be developmentally disabled and it not eligible for release within 24 hours, Avalon Station personnel shall arrange transport to the appropriate housing location (i.e. IRC or CRDF). After the arrestee is transferred, the on-duty sergeant shall ensure the California Department of Development Services (DDS) is notified by telephone at (916) 654-1897.
Updated: May 31, 2023