Placement and Review of Inmates in Segregation

When necessaryto protect an inmate or others, the Sheriff/facility administrator, or designee, may place an inmate in a special management unit. (1) This action shall be reviewed within three working days by the classification, disciplinary, or other appropriate authority depending on the type of segregation ordered. (2) Written policy and procedure shall specify that an inmate may be placed in disciplinary detention for a rule violation only after a hearing pursuant to 103 CMR 943.09(2). (3) Written policy and procedure shall provide that an inmate be placed in segregation for the purpose of protective custody only when there is documentation that protective custody is warranted and no reasonable alternatives are available. (4) Written policy and procedure provide that the status of inmates in administrative segregation and protective custody are reviewed by the appropriate committee every seven days for the first two months and at least every 30 days thereafter. (5) If special management status for administrative segregation or protective custody continues beyond 30 days, written policy and procedure shall provide that an inmate be seen by a qualified mental health care person for assessment, with a written report of the findings forwarded to the Facility Administrator. If such status continues, a psychological assessment shall be provided every three months thereafter. (6) Written policy and procedure shall specify the review process utilized by the appropriate committee to release an inmate from administrative segregation or protective custody status.