210 IAC 3-1-19 New inmate admissions

Sec. 19. Each sheriff shall establish written procedures for the following: (1) Governing the reception and orientation of newly admitted inmates. The procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (A) Verification of commitment papers. (B) Complete search of the individual in compliance with section 13(h) of this rule. (C) Disposition of clothing and personal property. (D) Medical screening, including tests for infectious diseases, as approved by the responsible physician. (E) Telephone calls. (F) Showers and hair care, if necessary. (G) Issue of jail clothing and supplies. (H) Photographing and fingerprinting. (I) Notation of identifying marks or unusual characteristics. (J) Interview for obtaining identifying data. (2) Providing for the following: (A) A written, itemized inventory of all personal property of newly admitted inmates. (B) The secure storage of the property, including money and other valuables. (3) For the release or transfer of inmates, to include the return or transfer of personal property. The inmate handbook shall reflect inmates are responsible for the restitution of any negative balance remaining on the inmate's trust account. If an inmate is transferred to another facility, a sheriff may request restitution from the inmate's trust account at the receiving facility, and the holding sheriff must provide a written accounting of all debits on the inmate's trust account, consistent with the provisions for inmate indigent status.