(1) A non-adverse transfer is movement of an inmate to a less restrictive institution or program where the security level is the same or lower, movement to a secure perimeter from a non-secure camp or Level 1 (Minimum Support Facility) setting by order of the prison administration for non-adverse reasons or transfers from reception centers.

(2) With the exception of inmates assigned to Work Group F, an inmate transferred for non-adverse reasons shall retain their work and privilege group status. Inmates assigned to Work Group F shall revert to Work Group M effective the date removed from camp or institution fire fighter assignment or as appropriate per CCR 3044.

(3) An inmate in a work assignment at the sending institution shall be placed on an existing waiting list at the receiving institution. If eligible, inmates on waiting lists at sending institutions shall be merged into the receiving institution's waiting list based on credit earning status, release date, and the length of time they have spent on the sending institution's waiting list. Inmates who are day-for-day eligible per Penal Code section 2933 shall be given priority for assignment with the exception of Senate Bill (SB) 618 Participants who, as defined in section 3000, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 3077.3(b)(1), and subject to the provisions of 3077.3(f), shall be placed at the top of an institution's waiting list and given priority for assignment. Inmates shall be merged into the receiving institution's waiting list in the following manner:

(4) An inmate in approved Rehabilitative Programs managed by DRP, as defined in section 3000, at the sending institution shall be placed on the waiting list for the same or similar program, at the receiving institution if available. If the receiving institution's program is unavailable, the inmate shall be placed on an existing waiting list at the receiving institution.

(1) Penal Code (PC) sections 2684 and 2690 transfers. An inmate transferred to the DMH pursuant to PC sections 2684 and 2690 is not capable of performing a work or training assignment. Such an inmate shall be classified by the sending facility before the transfer and placed in Work Group A-1.

(2) Penal Code section 1364 transfers. An inmate transferred to DMH to participate in the voluntary experimental treatment program pursuant to Penal Code section 1364 shall participate in a full-time credit qualifying work/training assignment in order to earn full worktime credit.

(1) Adverse transfers are defined as a transfer resulting from any in-custody documented misbehavior or disciplinary that may or may not have resulted in an inmate's removal from current program.

(2) If an inmate is removed from a program for adverse reasons and is subsequently exonerated of the charges, the work group shall be designated as though the inmate had not been removed from the assignment.

(3) Effective on the date of transfer an inmate in Work Group A-1 or F who receives an adverse transfer shall be reclassified to Work Group A-2 by the sending institution. The inmate shall remain in Work Group A-2 until reclassified by the receiving institution.

(4) An inmate in Work Group A-2, C or D at the time of transfer shall be retained in that group status until reclassified at the receiving institution.

(1) Inmates being processed in reception centers, who are ineligible to earn day-for-day credits per Penal Code section 2933, can be assigned to half-time assignments. Inmates on layover (en route) status in any institution shall only be assigned to half-time assignments. Exception to this policy requires approval from the director, division of adult institutions.

(2) An inmate's participation in a full or half-time assignment while undergoing reception center processing shall be recorded on timekeeping logs. The inmate's timekeeping log shall be completed by the work supervisor on a daily basis. A copy shall be issued to the inmate upon written request.

(1) Inmates found guilty of a credit loss offense which could result in a security housing unit (SHU) determinate term shall be evaluated for SHU assignment by a classification committee.

(2) Inmates placed in a SHU, PSU, or in ASU shall be placed in Work Group D-2 upon determination by a Classification Committee. All other inmates in SHU, PSU, or ASU shall be placed in Work Group D-1.