(a) CDCR has established a Debrief Processing Unit (DPU) to house inmates who are assigned to Phase I of the Debrief Process. A DPU may be established at any institution or facility the Department deems appropriate. An evaluation of the need for the observation phase will be based upon individual case factors including the STG affiliate's housing prior to beginning the debrief process. The observation phase of the Debrief Process shall begin when the inmate's autobiography is accepted and ICC changes his status to Post-Debrief Intake Panel (DIP). Time served in the observation phase may overlap with time spent in the interview phase. Time spent in the observation phase should be up to six months, as long as the inmate is actively participating in assigned program activities.

(b) The purpose of the debrief interview is to provide staff with information about the STG's structure, activities, and affiliates. The debrief process is not for the purpose of acquiring incriminating evidence against the subject. The object of the debrief process is to learn enough about the subject and the subject's current STG to: (1) allow staff to reasonably conclude that the subject has dropped out of the STG, and (2) allow staff to reclassify the subject based upon the offender's needs in conjunction with the security of the institution, as well as, the safety and security of staff and other offenders. A requirement of the interview phase is that the offender provides staff an autobiography of their STG involvement, which is then verified by staff for completeness and accuracy.

(c) Inmates undergoing the debrief process may be subject to a period of observation (Phase II) with other inmates who are also undergoing the debrief process. The period of observation shall be up to 6 months in duration and may occur in the DPU or the Transitional Housing Unit (THU).

(d) Upon completion of the debrief process, the inmate shall be housed in a facility commensurate with the inmate's safety needs, placement score and other case factors.

(e) A waiver of the right against self-incrimination is not a precondition of an offender (subject) undergoing the debrief process since the information is provided for administrative purposes. A subject shall not be required to complete the debrief process and the subject is free to terminate the debrief process at any time. If, during the debrief interviews, a subject makes a statement that tends to incriminate the subject in a crime, the STG coordinator/investigator may stop any discussion about the matter and continue on with another topic. Prior to questioning the subject about the incriminating matter, the subject must waive the right against self-incrimination (Miranda). The decision by the subject to exercise the right against self-incrimination shall not affect the determination of whether the subject successfully participated in the debrief process.

(f) Inmates will be afforded expanded program opportunities as they progress through the DPU. Detailed information about the operation of the DPU is located in section 3378.7.

Upon receipt of notification of an inmate's intent to disassociate from an STG, the institutional STG investigator shall ensure the inmate has been placed in appropriate housing to address the inmate's safety in accordance with sections 3335 through 3336, 3340 and 3342.

The STG investigator shall contact the validated inmate within five business days of receipt of the notification to conduct an Initial Debrief Intake Interview.

The Initial Debrief Intake Interview document must be finalized and available at the initial ICC. During the initial ICC, the inmate will be notified of ICC's actions and will be referred for transfer to the DPU in accordance with section 3378.7(b). Exceptions to transfer by ICC will be for:

(g) Upon an inmate's arrival at the DPU, an OCS investigator shall meet with the inmate and collect the completed autobiography. If extenuating circumstances have prevented the inmate from completing the autobiography, the inmate may be issued an extension to complete their autobiography at the discretion of the OCS GIO Senior Special Agent. If the extension extends beyond 45 days (from the original date of assignment), the case shall be scheduled for a case conference to include the Captain, responsible for DPU, and the Senior Special Agent, Special Services Unit (SSU), OCS.

(h) The completed autobiography, including those received from inmates who are not currently housed at DPU, will be presented by OCS staff to the DIP. The DIP is a committee comprised of DAI and OCS representatives who have a primary role to evaluate debrief cases and delegate case responsibilities based upon the complexities of each case. The DIP is comprised of four members including one SSU Senior Special Agent, one representative from DAI at the level of Correctional Administrator, and two OCS GIO Lieutenants. A quorum will exist with the SSU Senior Special Agent, DAI representative, and one OCS GIO Lieutenant.