Home Detention Handbook - Sacramento County Sheriff's Department

SACRAMENTO COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
WORK RELEASE DIVISION
HOME DETENTION PROGRAM
INMATE RULE BOOK
rev 02/13AP///WR-227

The 24 hour hotline for Home Detention is:
874-1479
Do not call the Home Detention office using any
other phone number. This line is for medical
emergencies and job location changes. This is a
recorded line, you must leave a message. State your
first and last name, and then spell your last name.
Leave your phone number, and a brief description
of your reason for calling. Do not just leave a
message asking for a return call. Calls are returned
in the order received. Do not expect an immediate
return call as it may be several hours before your
call is heard.
The only time you can leave your residence or
workplace is when you have verbal or written
permission to do so. If you do not get
permission, do not leave. Calling the recorder
does not constitute permission. See rule w11.04.
The Home Detention fax number is:
874-1403
All faxes must have your full name. Do not fax inmate requests.
See rule 11.07 about work schedule changes.
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MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
If you have a medical emergency and must go
to the hospital, call the Home Detention
Office as soon as possible. Give the type of
emergency and which hospital you are going
to, including the address. Be sure to spell your
name and give the name and relationship of
the person seeking medical attention if it is
not you. Call every two hours with updates.
Obtain proof of your hospital visit and bring
that proof to your next Home Detention
Office visit. Emergency travel outside of the
Sacramento area must be approved by Home
Detention Staff prior to departure. See rule
W-03.02.
WORK LOCATIONS
If you are calling in a work location change,
give your name (including spelling), the
address where you are now, and the address
you are headed to, as well as the phone
number where you can be contacted. See rule
W-11.06.
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WHEN YOU GET HOME
SEE PICTURE NEXT PAGE.
Open the black hard case marked “DualTrak.” Inside you will find the DualTrak
Home Monitoring Unit (HMU), a power adapter and a phone cord. Remove all
items from the case. You should place the equipment in a central location, at
countertop height, not next to a refrigerator, microwave or other major appliance.
Do not place the unit under a bed, in a drawer, or hidden behind anything. Do not
cover the DualTrak with anything.
Using the supplied power adapter, plug the silver and black connector to the back of
the DualTrak in the jack marked “POWER.” Twist the threaded connector into the
jack. The other end of the power adapter must be plugged into a regular household
power outlet. Be sure the outlet is not on a switch.
Using the supplied phone cord, insert one end into the back of the DualTrak jack
marked “LINE.” The other end of the phone cord must be attached to the phone
jack on your wall jack (where the phone would normally be). If you have been
assigned a MEMS alcohol testing device, skip the next step. Plug your phone into
the jack on the back of the DualTrak marked “PHONE.” Do not disable the ringer
on your phone. No cordless phones!
The power light on the front of the DualTrak will come on. The power light will be
on when the unit is plugged in and power is on. The “Charge” light will light
occasionally when the internal battery is being charged. The LCD screen will
indicate the date and time. Occasionally, the LCD screen will indicate “Starting
Call” followed by “Call Successful.”
The buttons located on the front of the DualTrak are disabled. There is no need to
press them. The DualTrak has a motion sensor built into it. Do NOT move the
DualTrak unless given permission to do so.
While on Home Detention answer the phone after the third ring. Answer your
phone 24 hours per day.
You must stay in your residence. You may not go into your back yard or front
yard while on Home Detention.
SEE PICTURE NEXT PAGE.
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Proper installation of the Sentinel DualTrak II
without the alcohol monitoring device:
BACK OF DUALTRAK
POWER
STEP #1 STEP #2
CONNECT
POWER CORD
TO WALL AND
INTO THE
DUALTRAK
LINE PHONE
CONNECT
PHONE CORD
INTO WALL
PHONE JACK
THEN INTO THE
DUALTRAK
PHONE JACK
LABELED “LINE”.
STEP #3
CONNECT
YOUR
HARDLINE
PHONE INTO
THE PHONE
JACK LABELED
“PHONE”. NO
CORDLESS
PHONES!
Graphics provided by JKT design
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If you have been assigned an alcohol
testing device-MEMS (ElmoTech):
SEE PICTURE NEXT PAGE.
Wait 5-10 minutes after connecting the DualTrak to both phone and
power before connecting the MEMS alcohol testing device.
Remove the MEMS, power cable (two parts), phone cord, and straw
from the nylon carry case. Attach the provided straw to the front of
the MEMS device. Assemble the two pieces of the power
cord/adapter. Plug the power adapter to the back of the MEMS in the
jack labeled “12VDC,” and the other end to a regular household
power outlet. A green light on the back of the MEMS will light up.
Set the MEMS in a way that will ensure the power cable will not be
pulled from the MEMS.
Wait 5 more minutes.
Connect the provided phone cord into the back of the MEMS device
in the jack labeled “LINE.” The other end of this phone cord must be
connected to the DualTrak in the jack labeled “Phone.”
You must then plug your phone into the back of the MEMS device in
the jack labeled “PHONE.” Attach the provided straw to the front of
the MEMS device.
Do not use the telephone for the next 10 minutes.
SEE PICTURE NEXT PAGE.
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Proper installation of Sentinel DualTrak II with MEMS
alcohol testing device.
BACK OF MEMS DEVICE
BACK OF DUALTRAK
PHONE
POWER
LINE
12 VDC
POWERCORD
JACK
LINE PHONE
See instructions next page on how to take tests.
STEP #5
STEP #4
STEP #3
STEP #2
STEP #1
PLUG IN A
HARDLINE
PHONE.
NO
CORDLESS
PHONES!
CONNECT
PHONE CORD
TO THE
DUALTRAK
LABELED
“PHONE” AND
THEN INTO
THE MEMS
LABELED
“LINE”.
CONNECT POWER
CORD TO WALL
OUTLET AND INTO
MEMS THEN WAIT
ANOTHER 5
MINUTES
CONNECT
PHONE CORD
INTO WALL
PHONE J ACK
OUTLET AND
INTO THE
DUALTRAK.
THEN WAIT 5
MINUTES
CONNECT
POWER CORD
TO THE WALL
OUTLET AND
INTO THE
DUALTRAK
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Taking a breath alcohol test:
The MEMS device will sound an audible alarm and light the “PRESS
START” button to summons you for a breath alcohol test. Keep a
glass or bottle of water near the MEMS device so you can rinse your
mouth of any food, smoke or drinks. Put on a shirt and pants or
shorts. Turn on a light. Press the start button within 45 seconds of
the alarm.
After pressing the start button, the “FACE THE MIRROR” and
“BLOW” buttons will light up. Blow into the straw, keeping your
hands off the straw. Continue to face the mirror/camera while
blowing into the straw. The LED lights around the mirror will light
up to take your picture. Once your picture has been taken you may
stop blowing. The “TEST COMPLETED” light will come on if you
successfully took the test. If you fail to blow hard enough, or long
enough, the “BLOW HARDER” light will come on and a second test
will begin.
The MEMS device will report the alcohol test and upload the picture
using your phone line. Stay off the phone for the next few minutes.
Do not use any mouthwash or products that contain alcohol, for
example: Listerine, Scope, Nyquil, Robitussin, Orajel. Do not
smoke just prior to taking a test. You must take all alcohol tests
sent to you. Be sure to turn on lights in the room. You must wear
clothes while taking the alcohol tests, shirts and shorts at a
minimum.
The MEMS device has a motion sensor built into it. Do NOT move
the MEMS device unless given permission to do so.
Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the MEMS device. Any
attempts to cheat the system will result in removal from Home
Detention. If you do not get alcohol tests for an entire day notify
the HDP office.
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If you have been assigned a GPS tracking
device:
IF assigned a base station: Follow the directions as above for the
DualTrak for correct installation.
The GPS tracking device (UniTrak) remains attached to your leg. It is
water resistant and tamper evident. Blocking the device from getting
or maintaining a GPS position will result in your removal from the
Home Detention Program.
The UniTrak is to be charged twice per day for one hour each time,
one time in the morning and one time in the evening. Failing to
charge the UniTrak resulting in a device shut down will result in your
removal from the Home Detention Program.
A red light on the UniTrak may flash or remain lit during the charging
cycle.
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If you are assigned to the Voice
Verification system:
You must answer your phone 24 hours per day while on the voice
verification system. Do NOT miss any phone calls.
1) Repeat the numbers when prompted.
2) Speak clearly. If you are soft spoken, you will need to speak
louder than your normal conversational volume.
3) Use a good quality landline telephone. Worn wires and
cordless phones will impede normal voice input.
4) You may NOT use a speaker mode.
5) Be sure there is no background noise or talking while doing
the voice verification. TVs and stereos should be turned off.
6) Do not lie down while taking the test.
When on the Home Detention Voice Verification Program, you
cannot leave the residence unless you or an immediate family
member has a medical emergency. Refer to page 3 “Medical
Emergencies” of this rule book.
You may have no more than 2 visitors between the hours of
8:00AM and 9:00PM. Refer to section W05.01 on page 20 of this
rule book.
You and any occupants or visitors to your residence are not
allowed to be in possession of any alcoholic beverages, illegal
drugs, firearms/ammunition or swords. Refer to section W13.01 on
page 31 of this rulebook.
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DISCIPLINARY CATEGORIES
Rule violations fall into 4 Categories. It is your responsibility to read
and understand these rules. Ignorance is not an excuse!
Category 1 (Minor Violation)
Violation of a Category 1 rule will result in a verbal reprimand.
Category 2 (Major Violation)
Violation of a Category 2 rule or a repeat violation of a Category 1
rule will result in disciplinary action which may include loss of one to
three days of accrued good time.
Category 3 (Major Violation)
Violation of a Category 3 rule, or a repeat violation of a Category 2
rules will result in disciplinary action which may include: Loss of
specific privileges and/or loss of from 3 to 10 days of accrued good
time and/or return to standard incarceration (Main or Branch Jail).
Category 4 (Major Violation)
Violation of a Category 4 rule or a repeat violation of a Category 3
rule will result in disciplinary action which may include: Loss of from
10 to the entire amount of accrued good time, return to standard
incarceration, and/or arrest and prosecution.
If you commit a subsequent violation while being processed for a rule
violation, the second violation will be considered independent to the
original incident and an additional violation report may be submitted.
Multiple violations committed as one offense may be considered
when determining the severity of the violation, but shall be handled
as a single incident and included in the same violation report.
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HEARING PROCEDURE
An inmate charged with a rule violation is entitled to a hearing. At
the hearing the inmate will be allowed to make a statement and
present a defense to the charge.
No hearing will take place sooner than twenty four (24) hours after
the charge has been lodged unless the inmate elects to waive the 24
hour delay, and requests an immediate hearing. The accused may call
witnesses, but is not entitled to legal representation.
Should the inmate choose to wait 24 hours before the hearing, the
hearing will be conducted at the Home Detention Office (Main Jail or
RCCC if in custody there). You will be advised of the time and date
of the hearing when you are given a copy of the incident report.
Appeals regarding the Hearing Officer’s decision must be made
within five (5) days, and must be in written form to the Division
Commander, who will make a final disposition within twenty (20)
days.
If you are removed from the Home Detention Program for a rules
violation, your return to the Home Detention program is at the
supervisor’s discretion.
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Inmate Grievance
A participant may file a written grievance with an officer if he/she
feels a condition of confinement or his/her personal, human, or
constitutional rights are infringed upon by an act or policy either
written or unwritten. A grievance may not be filed against a
disciplinary action (i.e. , Major Incident Report).
The grievance must be submitted within five (5) working days after
the occurrence. The grievant shall complete an “Inmate Grievance
form” and submit it to a sworn staff officer. Forms are available at
the Home Detention Office, 700 N. Fifth St, Monday through Friday,
8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
A reply to the grievance will be forwarded to the grievant within five
(5) days. The grievant has five (5) working days to appeal the
grievance response to the Home Detention Program Commander.
Inmate Requests (Kites)
Requests for permission to attend medical, dental, or other necessary
appointments will be submitted during the weekly Home Detention
Office visit prior to the appointment. Inmate request forms (kites)
should be completed PRIOR to arrival at the Home Detention office.
Requests may NOT be faxed, mailed, emailed or brought in by
anyone else. All non court ordered requests submitted will result in
removal or decrease of Personal Business Time. Due to medical
necessity, you may obtain telephone approval to attend an
appointment. See rule W06.01
Failure to obtain approval prior to attending an appointment is a
major violation. Participants attending appointments must bring
back written confirmation of attendance. See rule W03.05 for what
constitutes proof of attendance.
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PERSONAL BUSINESS TIME
Most Home Detention inmates are afforded up to 4 consecutive hours once
per week to conduct personal business. Personal business includes grocery
shopping, check cashing, laundry, haircuts and shopping for personal items
such as clothing and other work or school related items. You may do yard
work at your own residence only. Visiting a mall is NOT allowed unless you
must patronize a specific store for a valid reason. You must schedule all
appointments (i.e. doctor or probation) to occur during your personal
business time.
Your personal business time must be scheduled, and on file at the Home
Detention Office. You may have up to 4 consecutive hours that begin no
earlier than 8:00 A.M., and end no later than 5:00 P.M. The day for your
personal business time must be 1 day or 2 days before your weekly fee
payment and drug testing at the Home Detention Office.
Personal business is not “free time” to do as you please such as
visiting friends, going to the movies or just “hanging out.” No
recreational activity is ever allowed. You may not stop at any
restaurant, or use a “drive through” at any time while on Home
Detention. You may not go to a friend’s house at any time while
on Home Detention. You may not leave Sacramento County. Do
not come to the Home Detention office during your PTO unless
told to do so by HDP staff.
Violations of this privilege shall result in major write ups and may result in
loss of good time, or removal from the Home Detention Program.
CHANGING RESIDENCES
Home Detention inmates are not allowed to move unless unusual
circumstances exist. You must turn in an application to move and
provide a new working phone line 14 days prior to your move date.
The application will not be accepted until a new phone number has
been installed. You cannot transfer your existing phone line to the
new residence. All adults at the new residence must sign a new
“Consent To Search” form. Turn in the application two weeks prior
to moving.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
Waiver
Exceptions to any of the rules, as stated in the Home Detention Rule
Book, must be pre-approved in writing by the Home Detention
Supervisor.
RULES OF CONDUCT
W-01.01 REQUESTS SHALL NOT BE RESUBMITTED
If you submit a request, either verbally or in writing, to any
officer, and that request is denied, you shall not submit the
same request to another officer. (Category 3)
W-01.02 EQUIPMENT MUST NOT BE TAMPERED
WITH
You are responsible for the equipment assigned to you. No
equipment or property may be maliciously destroyed,
tampered with, opened, altered, or defaced. (Category 4)
Also see sections W-16.
***It is your responsibility to know the rules. Not knowing
a rule is not an excuse to violate the rule!***
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W-02.01 ACCESS TO RESIDENCE WILL BE ALLOWED
As a condition of the Home Detention Program, all adults
(over 18) residing or staying at your residence must have
signed a “Permission to Search” form at the Home Detention
Office. You, as well as anyone living or visiting your
residence, will allow all representatives of the Sacramento
Sheriff’s Department and other law enforcement agencies
immediate access to your residence. This rule applies even if
you are not home.
If you have a dog at your residence, the Home Detention
Program requires that at any time a Peace Officer comes to
your residence you must immediately secure the dog in the
backyard. It does not matter what type or size of dog. This is
for the safety of both the officer and your dog. (Category 3).
W-02.02 SEARCHES WILL BE ALLOWED OF PERSON,
VEHICLE, RESIDENCE. IDENTIFY YOUR
INMATE STATUS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
You shall allow any Deputy Sheriff of the Sacramento
Sheriff’s Department or allied agency to search any portion of
your person, the vehicle in which you are riding, or place of
residence for contraband.
In event of contact with law enforcement you are required to
identify yourself as a Sacramento County Home Detention
inmate. (Category 3)
***It is your responsibility to know the rules. Not knowing
a rule is not an excuse to violate the rule!***
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W-02.03 ARRANGEMENTS FOR HOME DETENTION
OFFICE VISITS
As a participant of the Home Detention Program, you will be
required to come to the Home Detention Office once per
week. Some participants may be required to come in 3, 5 or
even 7 days per week for drug testing. Please bring a pen
with you to the Home Detention Office. You shall make all
arrangements necessary to comply with mandatory
appointments at the Home Detention Office. The Home
Detention Office does not close for holidays. You may take
several blank request forms home with you, and bring them in
completed. (Category 3)
See rule codes W-08. Do not come to the Home Detention
office during your Personal Business Time.
APPOINTMENTS
W-03.01 MEDICAL, DENTAL OR OTHER
APPOINTMENTS MUST HAVE APPROVAL
You will not attend medical, dental, or any other appointment
(Probation Office, Court) without prior approval from a Home
Detention Officer unless that appointment is on your
“Personal Business Time.” See rule W06.01 for instructions
how to obtain approval. Elective surgeries (i.e.: cosmetic or
corrective eye) are not allowed for Home Detention inmates
unless previously scheduled and unable to be postponed.
Your 4 hour block of “Personal Business Time” will be
reduced to reflect the time requested in the “Inmate
Request Slip.” (Category 3)
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W-03.02 NOTIFICATION OF MEDICAL
EMERGENCIES WILL BE MADE
If a medical emergency threatens you or an immediate
family member’s (spouse, parent, sister, brother or your
child) well being you may seek medical attention. You (or
someone else if you are unable) must notify the Home
Detention Office of any medical emergency as soon as
reasonably possible. You must stay in the Sacramento
area.
You must give the exact location or address and phone
number of where you are, as well as the nature of the
emergency. You must also call every two hours with an
update on the status until you return home (unless told by a
Home Detention Officer that you no longer need to call in).
You must bring proof on your next visit to the Home
Detention Office. The proof MUST show your name, date and
time you were at the hospital. (Category 2)
W-03.03 IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION OF INJURY OR
ILLNESS
You must notify Home Detention staff immediately of any
injury or illnesses that requires medical treatment. If you call
in sick to work, report to work later than scheduled, or leave
early from work for any reason, you must notify Home
Detention staff. (Category 2)
W-03.04 THE MOST DIRECT MEANS TO ANY
DESTINATION AND BACK
You must always use the most direct means to work, or any
approved appointment. You may NOT stop to shop, visit,
have lunch (including drive through), or run errands. You are
not to leave Sacramento County without prior approval.
(Category 3)
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W-03.05 MUST OBTAIN PROOF OF APPOINTMENTS
(MEDICAL, DENTAL, ETC.)
If you have been approved to attend a medical appointment,
court appearance or other type of leave from your residence,
you must obtain proof of attendance. This must be brought
to your next weekly visit at the Home Detention Office.
Proof must be on an official letterhead with the name, phone
number and signature of a staff member. Your name must
be on the document. Arrival and leave times must be
included. If you are unable to attend your appointment, you
must call Home Detention staff before the appointment time.
(Category 2)
FINANCES
W-04.01 PAYMENT OF FEES IS PARTICIPANT’S
RESPONSIBILITY
You are responsible to pay all Home Detention fees. Cash,
Money Order, Cashiers Checks, ATM, Visa and MasterCard
are accepted Monday through Friday during your weekly
Home Detention Office visit. The Cashier’s Office is open
from 7:00AM to 4:00PM Monday through Friday only. The
cashiers office is closed on all County holidays.
On Saturdays, Sundays and County holidays a Cashiers Check
or Money Order is the only form of payment accepted.
Complete a payment envelope (provided) and deposit in the
drop box in the Home Detention lobby. You may take several
payment envelopes home and have them ready for deposit
upon arrival.
NO personal checks are ever accepted. (Category 3)
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W-04.02 FEES ARE PAID IN ADVANCE FOR A 1 WEEK
PERIOD
The Home Detention fees are paid in advance for a one (1)
week period. Failure to keep your account paid may cause
you to be removed from the program. (Category 4)
VISITS
W-05.01 VISITORS ALLOWED ONLY DURING HOURS
OF 8:00 AM TO 9:00 PM
You may have visitors in your home between the hours of
8:00 AM and 9:00 PM. You may not have more than two (2)
adult visitors at any time. You must provide the names of any
and all visitors to your place of residence when requested by
an officer. Garage sales are not allowed at your residence
while on Home Detention. (Category 3)
W-05.02 WILL NOT ASSOCIATE WITH WANTED
PERSONS, ON PROBATION, ON PAROLE
You must not associate with parolees, probationers, or anyone
with one or more warrants. You must not be in an area where
alcohol, drugs or illegal activity is taking place. You are NOT
allowed to visit prisoners at any correctional facility.
(Category 4)
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REQUESTS AND RECORDS
W-06.01 REQUESTS FOR APPOINTMENTS WILL BE
SUBMITTED IN ADVANCE
The only time to submit a request is during your weekly visit
to the Home Detention Office. Completely fill out the
“INMATE REQUEST SLIP,” also known as a “KITE,”
including the date, time, address, telephone number and the
purpose of the appointment. You must also provide the
method of transportation and estimated time away from the
residence or job location. Requests may NEVER be faxed to
the Home Detention Office. Only one (1) request per form,
per week. Request forms must be filled out completely
prior to arrival at the Home Detention office.
Your four hour block of “Personal Business Time” will be
reduced to reflect the time requested on the “Inmate Request
Slip.” (Category 1)
The only phone number you may call is 874-1479, which is
for medical emergencies and job locations. All other requests
must wait until your next Home Detention office visit.
W-06.02 MUST HAVE A VALID PICTURE I.D.
(DRIVERS LICENSE, CA I.D.)
You must have, and always keep with you, a picture
identification such as a driver’s license or I.D. card issued by
a government agency. Do not forget to bring your ID to the
Home Detention Office on your weekly office visit. In event
of contact with law enforcement you are required to identify
yourself as a Sacramento County Home Detention inmate.
(Category 2)
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W-06.03 IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION OF SCHEDULE
CHANGES
Whenever there is a change in your schedule (leave and return
times), it is YOUR responsibility to notify Home Detention
Office immediately.
Notification of work schedule changes must be done by your
supervisor, by fax, at least 24 hours in advance. This includes
overtime work and vacation time. You will receive a call
confirming receipt of your schedule. If you do not receive a
call you must call and verify the schedule has been received.
(Category 2)
W-06.04 HOME DETENTION STAFF NOTIFIED OF
ANY DEVIATION IN NORMAL SCHEDULE
In the event of a medical emergency you are required to notify
the Home Detention Office. You are to telephone the Home
Detention Office before leaving any location and upon
arriving unless previously approved. Do NOT call the Home
Detention Office if you have already been scheduled to leave
(i.e. work, AA meetings, Home Detention visit days). You
are not allowed to leave or deviate from your schedule
unless authorized. (Category 2)
W-06.05 DO NOT FALSIFY RECORDS OR ANY OTHER
INFORMATION
Under no circumstances are you to forge or falsify records, or
any other information that may be required for the Home
Detention Program . (Category 4)
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MEALS
W-07.01 MEALS SHALL BE CONSUMED AT WORK
SITE OR HOME
You must consume all meals at your work site, or at home.
You are not allowed to leave your work site or home for the
purpose of purchasing food to go or consuming meals. Also
strictly prohibited is the use of “drive-through” windows.
Commercially prepared food may be eaten, provided it is
brought to you at your jobsite or school by someone else.
(Category 3)
W-09.01 YOU SHALL NOT GO TO RESTAURANTS
Under no circumstances are you to go to restaurants or bars.
You may not stop and use a drive through, even for coffee.
(Category 3)
HOME DETENTION OFFICE VISITS
Hats, sunglasses, saggy pants, hoodies over your head
and gang affiliated clothing are not allowed at the
Home Detention Office. Cell phones are to be turned
OFF.
W-08.01 YOU MUST ATTEND ALL SCHEDULED
APPOINTMENTS AT THE HOME DETENTION
OFFICE
You must attend all scheduled appointments at the Home
Detention Office. You will be scheduled to appear once a
week for program fee payments and drug testing. You will be
required to submit a urine sample for drug testing. If you
have a balance due for program fees, the weekly payment
must be made at this time. See also W02.03. (Category 3)
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W-08.02 YOU MUST BE ON TIME FOR ALL
SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS AT HOME
DETENTION
You are required to be on time for all scheduled appointments
at the Home Detention Office. If you have problems that are
beyond your control, and will be late, you must call the Home
Detention Office at the phone number listed at the front of
this book. DO NOT LEAVE EARLY FOR THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPOINTMENT!
Home Detention office visits are scheduled when you are
booked onto the program. Monday through Friday office
visits are at 7:00AM. Saturday and Sunday appointments are
2:00PM. (Category 3)
ALCOHOL/DRUGS
W-09.01 YOU SHALL NOT GO TO RESTAURANTS
/DELIS/BARS/COFFEE SHOPS
Under no circumstances are you to go to restaurants or bars.
You may not stop and use a drive through, even for coffee.
See W-07.01 rule. (Category 3)
W-09.02 YOU WILL SUBMIT TO A BREATH AND
URINE TEST UPON REQUEST
All Home Detention Program participants will submit to a
breath or urine test upon the request of Home Detention Staff
at any time while you are on the Home Detention Program.
Failing to provide a sample within 30 minutes can be
considered a refusal resulting in the loss of good time or
removal from HDP. (Category 4)
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W-09.03 SHALL NOT FALSIFY OR ATTEMPT TO
FALSIFY ANY TESTS FOR DRUGS
You must not falsify, attempt to falsify, mask or tamper with
any tests for drugs or alcohol. (Category 4)
W-09.04 NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WILL BE
ALLOWED AT RESIDENCE
NO alcoholic beverages are allowed at your residence. This
includes “non-alcoholic” beer, cooking wine, cough syrups
with alcohol, and bottles used for “display” or “decoration.”
This also includes alcoholic beverage containers that do not
belong to you.
Do not use mouthwash if it contains alcohol (Listerine, Scope
or similar). Alcohol free mouthwashes will be labeled as such.
Also see section W-13.01. (Category 4)
W-09.05 NO EMPTY ALCOHOLIC CONTAINERS
ALLOWED AT RESIDENCE
NO empty alcoholic beverage containers will be allowed in
or outside of your residence. This includes alcoholic
beverage containers that do not belong to you, even if you
collect cans and bottles for recycling. (Category 3)
***It is your responsibility to know the rules. Not knowing
a rule is not an excuse to violate the rule!***
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TRANSPORTATION
W-10.01 MOTOR VEHICLES WILL NOT BE
OPERATED UNLESS LEGALLY LICENSED
You shall not operate a motor vehicle unless you are legally
licensed to do so by the State of California. A copy of your
valid drivers license is to be provided to the Home Detention
office. (Category 4)
W-10.02 MOTOR VEHICLES WILL NOT BE
OPERATED UNLESS INSURED/REGISTERED
You shall not operate any motor vehicle unless proof of valid
insurance and valid registration is on file at the Home
Detention Office. Vehicles that belong to your employer and
operated as required in the scope of your employment are
exempted from this requirement. (Category 3)
W-10.03 HITCHHIKING IS NOT ALLOWED, YOU
MUST RIDE WITH AN APPROVED DRIVER
You shall not hitchhike. You shall not ride with anyone other
than an approved driver. See next rule. (Category 3)
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W-10.04 PROVIDE LIST OF ALL DRIVERS AND
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Participants being transported by private vehicles will provide
the Home Detention staff with a list of all drivers and their
vehicles, including a description of each vehicle. The vehicle
description shall include the color, make, model, year and
license plate number. You must also provide a photocopy of
the drivers vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and
VALID California driver’s license. (Category 2)
W-10.05 WILL NOT DEVIATE FROM APPROVED
TRANSPORTATION WITHOUT PERMISSION
You are not to deviate from your approved method of
transportation or vehicle without authorization from Home
Detention staff. (Category 3)
EMPLOYMENT/SCHOOL
W-11.01 GO DIRECTLY TO WORK SITE AND RETURN
HOME DIRECTLY FROM WORK
You must go directly to your work/school site and return
directly to your home. You may NOT shop, visit anyone,
stop to eat, or run any errands. Any exceptions will require
approval on an Inmate Request Form (Kite). Exception: If
you are approved and scheduled to attend NA, AA, or some
other type of appointment immediately after or before
work/school, you may do so without going home first.
Split shifts are not allowed. School schedules must not have
an unreasonable amount of time between classes. PE classes
are not allowed. (Category 3)
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W-11.02 NOTIFY HOME DETENTION IF NOT GOING
TO WORK/SCHOOL
If you are not going to work/school at your regularly
scheduled time or day, you must notify the Home Detention
Office BEFORE your scheduled leave time. (Category 2)
W-11.03 BEING FIRED OR LAID OFF REQUIRES
IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION / SCHOOL
SEMESTERS END/BEGIN
If you have a reduction in your work schedule to less than 20
hours, or have a break in employment, or get fired or laid off
you must notify Home Detention Office immediately. Being
fired or laid off will not necessarily cause you to be
removed from Home Detention.
If your school semester ends, notify Home Detention Staff the
week prior to final exams. You will also need to provide a
new schedule to Home Detention the week prior to the new
semester beginning. (Category 2)
W-11.04 YOU MAY NOT LEAVE YOUR RESIDENCE
WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM HOME
DETENTION
You may not leave your residence without specific
authorization to do so. You must return by the appointed
time, unless you have specific authorization from Home
Detention Staff. Tardiness is UNACCEPTABLE!
(Category 4)
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W-11.05 YOU MAY NOT LEAVE YOUR JOB SITE
UNLESS GIVEN AUTHORIZATION FROM
HOME DETENTION
You are not to leave your job/school location at any time
unless authorized by the Home Detention Staff. You may not
leave work during any break, even an unpaid lunch break. If
released early from work you must immediately telephone
the Home Detention Office and notify that you are enroute
home and why. (Category 4)
W-11.06 YOU MUST NOTIFY HOME DETENTION OF
JOB LOCATION CHANGES AND GIVE NEW
LOCATION
If, in the type of work you do, you must change job locations
during the workday (i.e., construction workers or delivery
staff) you must notify the Home Detention Office of the new
location, including address, lot number (if known) and street,
before leaving. You may not leave the Sacramento area. You
must notify the Home Detention Office as soon as you arrive
at the new location. (Category 3)
W-11.07 OVERTIME PERMITTED ONLY IF
AUTHORIZED. SCHEDULES MUST BE FAXED
Overtime work is permitted only when requested in advance
and approved by Home Detention staff. No overtime is
allowed at the end of a shift unless it is an emergency. If
overtime is required, the employer must fax Home Detention
Office 24 hours prior to the overtime. The employer must fax
a letter on company letterhead, indicating your full name, the
hours to be worked, and must be signed by your supervisor.
Regularly scheduled shifts are to be no longer than 10 hours
and/or 6 days per week. (Category 2)
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W-11.08 MUST LEAVE FOR WORK/SCHOOL ON TIME
UNLESS GIVEN AUTHORIZATION
You must leave for work/school on time (not early, not late)
unless the Home Detention staff has given you permission to
leave at a different time. (Category 2)
W-11.10 MAY NOT SEEK NEW EMPLOYMENT
WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM HOME
DETENTION
You may not seek new employment without permission from
Home Detention staff (except on Personal Business Time).
You may not start a new job or school without prior approval
from the Home Detention office. You will be required to
submit a new application and provide an employer letter.
Confirmation with the employer or school will be done prior
to you being able to start. (Category 2)
W-11.11 MUST NOT LEAVE RESIDENCE BEFORE
SCHEDULED TIME
You may not leave your residence before your scheduled
leave time without prior approval from Home Detention staff.
See also section W-15.02, escape. (Category 3)
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COMMISSARY
W-12.01 MAY NOT DO PERSONAL SHOPPING
WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF HOME
DETENTION STAFF
Except for your “Personal Business Time” (see page 3) you
are not to do any type of personal shopping without prior
approval from Home Detention staff. You may not stop at
any restaurants or drive through windows. Restaurant food
must be picked up or delivered by someone else. See also
rule 07.01. (Category 3)
CONTRABAND
W-13.01 POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL, FIREARMS OR
ILLEGAL DRUGS
The following items are not allowed in your residence or on
your property: Alcoholic beverages, firearms, OC (Oleoresin
Capsicum Pepper Spray), mace, Tasers, stun guns, swords or
defense/offense type cutting weapons, illegal drugs, firearms,
ammunition, martial arts fighting equipment, or any illegal
weapons. You also must not have any “Airsoft,” BB or
paintball type guns. (Category 4)
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GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT
W-14.01 WILL NOT BE RUDE, CURSE, SWEAR AT OR
MAKE OBSCENE GESTURES
You shall not, through word, gesture, or action, be
intentionally rude, curse, swear at, make obscene gestures
toward, or use any derogatory language to an officer or
civilian employee of the Sheriff’s Department, or any other
law enforcement agency. (Category 3)
W-14.02 MUST COMPLY WITH ALL DIRECTIVES
BOTH WRITTEN AND VERBAL
You must comply with all directives, both written and verbal,
issued by employees of the Sheriff’s Department.
(Category 3).
W-14.03 SHALL NOT LIE OR FALSELY REPRESENT
THE TRUTH TO A DEPUTY
You must not lie or falsely represent the truth to any officer or
civilian employee of the Sheriff’s Department.
(Category 3).
W-14.04 HOME DETENTION STAFF TO BE
ADDRESSED BY TITLE
You are to address all Home Detention staff by their title (i.e.,
Deputy, Officer, Mr., Ms., etc.) and their last name.
(Category 2).
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VIOLATION OF STATUE OR LAW
W-15.01 SHALL NOT VIOLATE ANY COUNTY, STATE
OR FEDERAL LAW
You shall not violate any City, County, State or Federal code
or law. You shall not conspire, assist, or counsel another
person to violate any City, County, State or Federal law.
(Category 4).
HS 11590, PC 290, PC 457.1 REGISTRANTS ARE NOT
EXCUSED FROM REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
WHILE ON HOME DETENTION.
W-15.02 ESCAPE
Leaving your place of confinement (residence) or failing to
return on time without authorization will subject you to
felony prosecution for escape under Section 4532 of the
California Penal Code, a Felony. (Category 4).
W-15.03 SHALL NOT BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL OR DRUGS
At no time are you to be under the influence of, or have a
positive level in your system, any alcoholic beverage,
unauthorized drug, or narcotic. You must notify Home
Detention staff of any prescription medications you are
taking. You must also provide a copy of the prescription. If
you have been issued a MEMS device (alcohol testing device)
you must take every test given. Failure to do so could be
considered a positive test for alcohol. (Category 4).
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Home Detention Program will not accept any medical
marijuana cards nor allow the use of Marinol, Adderall,
Phentermine or Amphetamine salts while on the program.
You should consult your physician for alternative
medications while on the program. You shall not consume
any poppy seed products while on the program.
W-15.04 SHALL NOT BE IN POSSESSION OF
ANOTHER’S PRESCRIBED MEDICATION
You must not possess any medication not prescribed to you.
You must NOT take medication prescribed to anyone else.
You must provide proof of your prescribed medications with
the original bottle or prescription. (Category 4)
W-15.05 YOU SHALL NOT VIOLATE TERMS OF
PROBATION
If you are on Probation, you shall not violate any conditions
or terms of your probation while on the Home Detention
Program. (Category 4)
W-15.06 MAY NOT POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
At no time may you be in possession of any type of drug
paraphernalia. Possession includes anywhere on your person,
immediate reach, inside your vehicle or the vehicle in which
you are riding in, and inside your home or anywhere on your
property. (Category 3)
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EQUIPMENT
You may take showers with the ankle transmitter on. Do not take
baths, but if you must, keep the transmitter out of the water. You may
not go swimming or use a hot tub while on Home Detention.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL EQUIPMENT
ASSIGNED TO YOU. READ RULE W-16.02.
W-16.01 MONITORING EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE
DISCONNECTED. POWER AND PHONE LINE
SERVICE TO BE MAINTAINED
You are solely responsible to insure the Home Detention
monitoring base unit (and MEMS alcohol testing device if
issued to you) is not disconnected from the electricity or the
telephone line. This equipment must remain connected to
both phone and power at all times. You must pay your phone
and utility bill so service is not disconnected. You may NOT
have an answering machine or any call services.
You must plug a corded phone into the back of the
monitoring device issued to you. The ringer must be
turned on and you must answer your phone 24 hours per
day.
Analog landline phone service is required. Digital and
VOIP (i.e.: Comcast Cable, any Broadband, Vonage,
Magic Jack) phone services are NOT acceptable. Lifeline
and U-Verse phone services are NOT acceptable.
If there is a power outage at your residence, call the Home
Detention Office as soon as possible. Call again when power
is restored. (Category 3).
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W-16.02 EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE REMOVED OR
TAMPERED WITH
You are solely responsible to insure that no one removes or
attempts to remove the transmitter attached to your ankle.
You are not to tamper with the transmitter in any way. Do not
let anyone else tamper with the transmitter. If the transmitter
is somehow damaged inadvertently you must notify Home
Detention immediately.
All equipment is to remain plugged into power and phone
plugs as directed.
You are solely responsible to insure that no one tampers with
the receiver (or alcohol testing device if issued) in any way.
You will be charged for any damage to any equipment
assigned to you. This includes the electronic equipment,
cases, power and phone cables. (Category 4).
W-16.03 YOU MUST REMAIN IN RANGE OF
MONITORING EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES
You must remain within the range of the Home Detention
monitoring unit at all times. You must stay in your residence
and in range of the receiver. You may not go into your front,
side or backyard. See also rules W11.04 and W15.02. The
only exception is if you have been authorized to be out of
range for work or other appointments. You must answer the
phone when called. Do not turn off the ringer, or put the
phone where it cannot be heard. (Category 4)
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W-16.05 WILL NOT CHANGE TELEPHONE NUMBER
WITHOUT APPROVAL. MUST PROVIDE
CELL PHONE NUMBER.
You may not change your telephone number without prior approval
from Home Detention staff.
You must provide the phone number of any cell phone or alternate
phone number you have. (Category 3)
***It is your responsibility to know the rules. Not knowing
a rule is not an excuse to violate the rule!***
The day you are scheduled to be released: Arrive at the
Home Detention Office at 7:00 AM, including holidays and
weekends. You must bring all monitoring equipment, equipment
box(es), GREY phone cable and power cord. Do NOT cut off your
transmitter until told to do so at the Home Detention Office.
You may confirm your release date during your office visit one week
before you are scheduled to be released.
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