210 IAC 3-1-10 Clothing, bedding, and personal hygiene

Sec. 10. (a) Each jail shall provide for the issue of clean, suitable clothing, linen, a towel, and a sleeping mat to each new inmate. Each inmate shall be provided adequate material and disinfectant to cleanse their sleeping mat prior to transfer or release. Jail clothing and authorized personal undergarments shall be laundered or exchanged at least weekly. Bed linen shall be laundered weekly, and blankets shall be laundered at least monthly. All clothing and bedding shall be maintained in serviceable condition and in sufficient quantity to supply each jail's inmate population. (b) Each inmate shall be provided with items necessary to maintain personal hygiene. Shaving materials shall be available at least three (3) times per week unless the inmate poses a security, safety, or suicide risk. Female inmates shall be provided personal sanitary items. (c) Inmates shall: (1) shower and shampoo their hair upon admission to the jail's general population; and (2) be afforded the opportunity to shower at least three (3) times per week thereafter unless an emergency or a threat to jail security exists. (d) Each inmate shall be: (1) allowed, upon request, to have their hair cut at least once every six (6) weeks at his or her own expense; and (2) provided the opportunity to wear personal clothing when they appear in court for a jury trial. (e) The sheriff, or designee, may supervise and control the hygiene, grooming, and attire of inmates to the extent reasonably necessary to maintain a sanitary, safe, and secure environment. The sheriff shall reserve the right, with reasonable cause, to order an inmate's hair be cut by a licensed barber or beautician in order to maintain a sanitary and secure living and work environment.