Self-injurious Behavior

Disciplinary reports solely for self-injurious behavior are prohibited. Disciplinary reports for behavior directly and wholly related to self-injurious behavior, such as destruction of state property, are also prohibited. Likewise, disciplinary reports for reporting to the Department or contract staff feelings or intentions of self-injury or suicide are prohibited. Whenever a staff person becomes aware of an inmate's self-injurious behavior, the staff person shall prepare an incident report and communicate the matter to the appropriate mental health staff in accordance with 103 DOC 650: Mental Health.