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

Performance Standard 3C: Rules and Discipline

Criminal Violations 5-ACI-3C-06 (Ref. 4-4231)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that, where an inmate alleged- ly commits an act covered by criminal law, the case is referred to appropriate court or law enforcement officials for consideration for prosecution. Comment : Corrections and court or law enforcement officials should agree on the categories of offenses that are to be referred to them in order to eliminate minor offenses or those of no concern.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Incident reports. Documentation of referral.

Disciplinary Reports 5-ACI-3C-07 (Ref. 4-4232)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that when rule violations re- quire formal resolution, staff members prepare a disciplinary report and for- ward it to the designated supervisor.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Disciplinary forms.

Process Indicators : Completed disciplinary forms. Inmate records.

5-ACI-3C-08 (Ref. 4-4233)

Disciplinary reports prepared by staff members include, but are not limited to, the following information:

• specific rule(s) violated • a formal statement of the charge • any unusual inmate behavior • any staff witnesses • any physical evidence and its disposition • any immediate action taken • reporting staff member’s signature and date and time of report

Comment : All relevant information should be recorded on a disciplinary report form and should be as specific and comprehensive as possible.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Report format.

Process Indicators : Completed reports.

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