Initial screening and risk assessment
Compiled text through Feb 15, 2023
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
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Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Current section with Register check
- Compiled text through
- Feb 15, 2023
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Latest notice
- CMC-43-22-00002-A · Adopted rule · Feb 15, 2023
- Source snapshot
- Jun 24, 2026
(a)Each inmate upon admission to a facility shall undergo an initial screening and risk assessment which shall consist of a screening interview, visual assessment and review of commitment documents. Such screening and risk assessment shall occur immediately upon an inmate's admission. (b) A screening instrument(s) shall be utilized to elicit and record information on each inmate relating to the following: (1) visible injury/injuries; (2) medical conditions requiring immediate treatment; (3) mental or physical handicap(s); (4) history of mental illness or treatment; (5) potential for self-injury or suicide; (6) history of detention or incarceration, including but not limited to hostile relationships with other inmates; (7) medication currently being taken; (8) present appearance and behavior; (9) evidence of intoxication by alcohol or drugs or a history of alcohol or substance abuse; (10) criminal charge(s) and conviction(s); and (11) any other relevant information concerning the safety or welfare of the inmate. (c) An immediate decision concerning the disposition of each incarcerated individual [inmate] shall be made on the basis of information gathered during initial screening and risk assessment. Such disposition may include, but is not limited to, referrals to outside medical and mental health service providers. Any gathered information indicating a history of alcohol or substance abuse shall result in an immediate referral for additional medical screening pursuant to section 7011.5 of this Title.