Informal Disciplinary Procedures

The inmate discipline plan shall include written policy and procedure that provides for and governs the informal handling of disciplinary offenses. Such informal procedures shall not apply to offenses for which the sanction imposed may exceed one 72-hour period in room confinement or disciplinary detention and may include the loss of statutory good time. Such informal procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Upon becoming aware of the rule violation(s), the staff member may confront the inmate with the option of proceeding informally or formally. If the inmate choses to proceed informally, the staff member may impose a sanction involving the loss of privileges and/or a period of room confinement up to but not exceeding one 72-hour period once approved by a supervisor. (2) The incident and informal resolution shall be documented in a report submitted by the staff person to the shift supervisor or other designated staff on the day it occurs. Such report shall include the name of the inmate involved, the housing unit, the rule infraction and sanction, including starting and ending times, and shall be signed by the inmate and the reporting staff member. A copy of the report shall be placed in the inmate’s case files. (3) The Sheriff/facility administrator shall appoint a staff member (s) to review such reports and informal resolutions on a regular and continuing basis to ensure their appropriateness and effectiveness in promoting inmate discipline and the good order and safety of the facility.