California Code of Regulations
Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections
Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole
Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs
Subchapter 5 - Personnel
Article 2 - Employees
Section 3391 - Employee and Appointee Conduct

Universal Citation: 15 CA Code of Regs 3391

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Employees and appointees of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR or department) shall:

(1) Comply with all laws, including applicable sections of the California Code of Regulations, Title 15 and Title 2, section 172, General Qualifications.

(2) Comply with departmental policy and applicable local operating procedures.

(3) Comply with their duty statements or institution post orders, as applicable.

(4) Adhere to the professional standards applicable to their profession.

(5) Report for duty at the time directed and remain in their work assignments until the completion of their workday or tour of duty, except with permission of their supervisor.

If for any reason an employee is unable to report for duty, the employee shall notify their supervisor prior to the start of their scheduled workday.

(6) Be alert, courteous, respectful, and professional in their interactions with wards, incarcerated or supervised persons, fellow employees, visitors, their families, and members of the public.

(7) Not engage in any behavior or use language, which is sexually explicit, abusive, profane, discriminatory or harassing while on duty. Employees and appointees shall not engage in any conduct that discredits an employee, appointee, or the department.

(8) Respect others and treat them equally regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, marital status, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, political affiliation, or their membership in a protected class as defined by state or federal law.

(9) Report misconduct, unethical or illegal activity, and any complaints or discipline that impacts professional licensure.

(10) Cooperate with any inquiry or investigation conducted by, or on behalf, of the department.

(11) Peace officers shall comply with the Peace Officer Code of Ethics as defined in CCR, Title 11, Division 2, Article 1, section 1013. Peace officers are held to a higher standard of conduct on and off-duty than other public employees.

(b) Failure to adhere to the above expectations, on or off-duty, may result in disciplinary action.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 5058 and 5058.3, Penal Code. Reference: Section 19572(m), Government Code; Sections 5054 and 5058.4, Penal Code, Armstrong et al. v. Newsom et al., United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Court Case number 94-cv-02307-CW, Madrid v. Woodford, Special Masters Final Report Re: Department Of Corrections Post Powers Investigations And Employee Discipline; Case No. C90-3094-T.E.H. and Madrid v. Woodford, Order; and Case No. C90-3094-T.E.H. Class Action.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 5058 and 5058.3, Penal Code. Reference: Section 19572(m), Government Code; Sections 5054 and 5058.4, Penal Code, Armstrong et al. v. Newsom et al., United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Court Case number 94-cv-02307-CW, Madrid v. Woodford, Special Masters Final Report Re: Department Of Corrections Post Powers Investigations And Employee Discipline; Case No. C90-3094-T.E.H. and Madrid v. Woodford, Order; Case No. C90-3094-T.E.H. Class Action.

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