Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2021

Part 4: Special Management Housing and Restrictive Housing

5-ACI-4A-07 (Ref. 4-4253)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide for a review of the status of in- mates in special management housing by the classification committee or other authorized staff group every seven days for the first two months and at least every 30 days thereafter. Comment : A hearing should be held to review the status of any inmate who spends more than seven continuous days in special management housing whether the rea- sons for the placement still exist.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Review process.

Process Indicators : Documentation of reviews and outcomes. Inmate records.

5-ACI-4A-08 (Ref. 4-4254)

Written policy, procedure, and practice specify the review process used to re- lease an inmate from administrative status and protective custody.

Comment : An inmate should be released by action of the appropriate authority.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Review process.

Process Indicators : Documentation of review process and outcomes.

5-ACI-4A-09 (Ref. 4-4255)

There is a sanctioning schedule for institutional rule violations. Continuous confinement for more than 30 days requires the review and approval of the warden/superintendent or designee. Inmates held in disciplinary status for periods exceeding 60 days are provided the same program services and privi- leges as inmates in administrative status and protective custody. Comment : The time an inmate spends in disciplinary status should be proportional to the offense committed, taking into consideration the inmate’s prior conduct, spe- cific program needs, and other relevant factors.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Sanctioning schedule.

Process Indicators : Documentation that sanctioning schedule has been communi- cated to inmates. Inmate interviews. Documentation of facility administrator re- view and approval. Inmate records.

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