C-2100 Sexually Violent Predators.pdf

KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures TITLE: SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS C-2100 EFFECTIVE: REVIEWED: REVISED: UPDATED: August 29, 2007 07-11-24 07-11-24 APPROVED BY: Detentions Bureau Chief Deputy Cindy Cisneros REFERENCE: P.C. 4002(b), Jones v. Blanas (2004, 9th Circuit.), DBPPM K-400 POLICY The intent of this policy is to establish guidelines for the confinement of Sexually Violent Predators (SVP’s) detained in Detentions Bureau facilities. Pursuant to Section 4002(b) of the Penal Code, SVP’s must be confined in administrative separation and in such a manner that “does not involve any deprivation of privileges other than what is necessary to protect the incarcerated people and staff.” DEFINITION(S): Sexually Violent Predator (SVP): An individual who has served their sentence for a sexual crime and has been ordered by the court to remain in custody as a civil detainee pending mental health evaluation and treatment.