Section 3521.1 - Parolee Service Center ProgramThe Parolee Service Center (PSC) Program provides residential, employment, and support services to parolees to enable successful reintegration into the community.
(a) PSC facilities are used for residential placement of both male and female parolees, based upon assessed need, on a sanctioned and non-sanctioned basis, meaning, non-sanctioned placement was not the result of an adjudicated parole violation and sanctioned placement was the result of an adjudicated parole violation at the parole unit level, or as a result of an action and referral by the parole authority. PSC facilities provide comprehensive residential programing and case management, including but not limited to, life skills training, anger and stress management, 52-week domestic violence class, family reintegration, health education classes, computer skills, job readiness and retention, and money management.(b) All parolees are eligible for placement in the PSC Program who voluntarily agree to participate in the program, except the following parolees who shall be excluded: (1) Parolees currently in need of detoxification.(c) The following parolees will be considered on a case-by-case basis for participation in the PSC Program:(1) Parolees who have a past or current violent felony conviction pursuant to PC section 667.5(c).(2) Parolees who have a current felony conviction pursuant to PC section 1192.7(c) and/or 1192.8.(3) Parolees with a misdemeanor hold.(4) Parolees who are designated as a Public Interest Case.(5) Parolees who have a restraining order/court order and/or victim notification in the county of the PSC facility.(6) Security Threat Group I members or associates.(7) Parolees who are required to register pursuant to PC section 290 (sex offenders).(8) Parolees who are in custody pending local criminal charge(s) which could result in continued incarceration.(9) Parolees with a felony hold.(10) Parolees with pending felony criminal charges.(11) Parolees who are classified as Enhanced Outpatient Program.(12) Parolees who are required to register pursuant to PC section 457.1 (arson offenders).(13) Interstate cooperative parolees as defined in section 3000, Definitions.(14) Inmates released to non-revocable parole as provided in section 3505.(d) The PSC Program has an initial placement of 180-days, with the maximum stay not to exceed one year in accordance with subsection 3522(a)(1).(e) Parolees shall be on active parole status while participating in the PSC Program.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 15, § 3521.1
1. New section filed 3-3-2011; operative 4-2-2011 (Register 2011, No. 9).
2. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsection (c)(3) and subsection renumbering filed 7-17-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-17-2014 (Register 2014, No. 29). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-24-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-17-2014 order transmitted to OAL 11-7-2014 and filed 12-22-2014 (Register 2014, No. 52).
4. Amendment filed 6-14-2018; operative 10-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 24). Note: Authority cited: Section 5058, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 3000.03, 3068 and 5054, Penal Code.
1. New section filed 3-3-2011; operative 4-2-2011 (Register 2011, No. 9).
2. Amendment of subsection (a), repealer of subsection (c)(3) and subsection renumbering filed 7-17-2014 as an emergency; operative 7-17-2014 (Register 2014, No. 29). Pursuant to Penal Code section 5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-24-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 7-17-2014 order transmitted to OAL 11-7-2014 and filed 12/22/2014 (Register 2014, No. 52).
4. Amendment filed 6-14-2018; operative 10/1/2018 (Register 2018, No. 24).