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KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Detentions Bureau
Policies and Procedures
TITLE: REFUSAL OF MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE
H-200
EFFECTIVE:
REVIEWED:
REVISED:
UPDATED:
June 30, 1990
07-11-24
02-08-11
07-11-24
APPROVED BY:
REFERENCE:
Detentions Bureau Chief Deputy Cindy Cisneros
Title 15, Section 1205, 1214, C.C.R.
POLICY
Any adult incarcerated person may refuse emergency and/or non-emergency medical,
mental health, or dental care. Detentions Bureau medical staff will process and document
any incarcerated person’s refusal of medical or dental care in accordance with Kern
Medical Center Correctional Medicine Department Policy and Procedure. Refusals of
mental health care will be processed and documented by mental health staff in
accordance with Correctional Mental Health Policy and Procedure. Refusals will be in
writing, signed by the incarcerated person, and will be maintained as part of the
incarcerated person's medical and/or mental health reco