(1) Every inmate shall be afforded the opportunity to sign and submit to their assigned Correctional Counselor a CDCR Form 2234 (03/16), Alternative Custody Program (ACP) Application and Voluntary Agreement, which is incorporated by reference.

(2) Upon receipt of a CDCR Form 2234, the Secretary or his or her designee shall respond to the applicant within two weeks to inform the offender that the Form 2234 was received and to notify the inmate of the eligibility criteria of ACP.

(3) Preliminary screening for ACP eligibility shall be completed by the Correctional Counselor utilizing the criteria provided in section 3078.2 on a CDCR Form 2235 (03/16), Alternative Custody Program Screening Form, which is incorporated by reference. Upon completion, the CDCR Form 2235 shall be forwarded to Women and Children Services Unit (WCSU) for further screening.

(4) An assessment of the inmate's predictive factors shall be completed using the California Static Risk Assessment, as provided in section 3768.1. The result of the assessment shall facilitate decisions regarding the placement, supervision and case-management of an offender in a community setting.

(5) WCSU shall review the CDCR Form 2235 and other case factors to determine if the inmate is potentially eligible for ACP. The inmate shall be notified in writing of a determination of potential eligibility.

(1) Within 30 calendar days after a finding that the applicant is potentially eligible for participation in ACP, an Individualized Treatment and Rehabilitation Plan (ITRP) shall be developed by designated institution staff in consultation with the inmate based on the assessment completed in (a)(4) above and a review of the inmate's central file. The ITRP shall address a full range of issues including those directly and indirectly related to the specific needs of the potential ACP Participant. The ITRP shall describe specific activities and services needed to achieve identified goals. The ITRP shall address, but is not limited to the following factors:

(2) Institution staff shall coordinate with the ACP Program Manager, as defined in section 3078, to identify appropriate transitional care facility, residential drug or treatment program or residential home consistent with the offender's needs and availability of appropriate program(s). When available and appropriate, the department shall prioritize the use of evidence based programs and services. Other factors to be considered include but are not limited to:

Placement resulting in a potential participant residing in close proximity to any person that was the victim of the potential participant's crime.

(3) The potential participant shall agree to fill out and sign forms pertaining to any county, state, or federal medical benefit program(s) for which the participant is eligible.

(4) The participant shall sign the CDCR Form 1516-ACP (Rev. 04/20), Alternative Custody Program Requirements, which is incorporated by reference, agreeing to comply with the requirements of participation in ACP.

(1) The ITRP and all other pertinent information will be presented to the Institution Classification Committee (ICC), as provided in subsection 3376(c)(2), for program participation consideration. The ICC will consider the totality of the information along with input from the inmate prior to recommendation for ACP placement.

(2) Upon recommendation of ICC for ACP placement, the case will be referred to a Classification Staff Representative (CSR) for endorsement.

(3) Upon the endorsement of an ACP Participant, Case Records shall be notified to ensure the ACP release process is completed. Victim notification shall be made at least 45 days prior to the participant's release to ACP.

(4) Prior to release to ACP, Case Records shall notify local law enforcement of the jurisdiction in which the ACP Participant will reside, providing the following information:

(5) Case Records functions of inmates on ACP shall be managed by the location designated by the Director, Division of Adult Institutions.

(6) While in the ACP, the participant's annual classification review, pursuant to subsection 3376(d)(2), shall be suspended.