Section 5501 - Early Discharge of Individuals on Parole(a) Any person who has abstained from narcotics and has otherwise complied with his conditions of parole for one year continuously, shall be considered for early discharge by the Narcotic Addict Evaluation Authority. An individual whose commitment term is two years or less and has complied with his conditions of release and parole cumulatively for one year without interruption shall be considered for early discharge by the Narcotic Addict Evaluation Authority. An individual whose commitment term is more than two years and who has complied with his conditions of release and parole cumulatively for sixteen months shall be considered for early discharge by the Narcotic Addict Evaluation Authority.(b) Reporting Procedures. Once the civil addict parolee has met the requirements for early discharge consideration, including testing requirements as specified by the Board, the Parole and Community Services Division shall prepare a report and submit it to the Narcotic Addict Evaluation Authority for its consideration on the Parole and Community Services Division hearing calendar within 30 days of the date the requirements were met.(c) Notification to Civil Addict Parolee. Following the decision of the Board, the Parole and Community Services Division shall notify the civil addict parolee and advise him of any responsibilities which he may have until the court vacates the commitment.(d) Notification to the Committing Court. In the event the Narcotic Addict Evaluation Authority discharges the civil addict parolee, the Director of Corrections or the Director's designee shall refer the person to the committing court(s) for further proceedings on the original criminal charges.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 15, § 5501
1. Repealer and new section filed 12-7-82 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 83, No. 2). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 4-6-83.
2. Editorial correction filed 1-5-83 (Register 83, No. 2).
3. Certificate of Compliance filed 2-3-83 (Register 83, No. 6).
4. Amendment filed 6-29-2000; operative 7-29-2000 (Register 2000, No. 26). Note: Authority cited: Section 3156, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 3201(c), Welfare and Institutions Code; and Sections 3000 and 3001, Penal Code.
1. Repealer and new section filed 12-7-82 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 83, No. 2). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 4-6-83.
2. Editorial correction filed 1-5-83 (Register 83, No. 2).
3. Certificate of Compliance filed 2-3-83 (Register 83, No. 6).
4. Amendment filed 6-29-2000; operative 7-29-2000 (Register 2000, No. 26).