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

5. Institutional Services

Goal: Internal assignment to housing and program services should meet the basic needs of the offender consistent with the safe operation of the facility and should prepare the offender for suc- cessful reintegration into society upon release as appropriate. 5A. - PERFORMANCE STANDARD: RECEPTION AND ORIENTATION

All incoming inmates undergo thorough screening and assessment at admission and receive a thor- ough orientation to the institution’s procedures, rules, programs, and services.

Admission 5-ACI-5A-01 (Ref. 4-4285)

Written policies and procedures govern the admission of inmates new to the system. These procedures include, at a minimum, the following:

• determining that the inmate is legally committed to the institution • thorough searching of the individual and possessions • disposing of personal property • showering and hair care, if necessary • issuing of clean, laundered clothing as needed • photographing and fingerprinting, including notation of identifying marks or other unusual physical characteristics • medical, dental, and mental health screening • assigning to housing unit • recording basic personal data and information to be used for mail and vis - iting list • explaining mail and visiting procedures • assisting inmates in notifying their next of kin and families of admission • assigning of registered number to the inmate • giving written orientation materials to the inmate • documenting any reception and orientation procedure completed at a cen - tral reception facility Comment : Staff should explain the procedures being undertaken at each step in the admissions process. When necessary, these procedures should be reviewed for inmates transferred from within the system.

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