Correctional Facility Policies Quiz
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What forms of payment are accepted for discharging a juvenile under 15 YO from court?

  • Forms of Payment Cahier, teller's Check, Money Order, VA checks, DOC Checks
  • Forms of Payment Cahier, teller's Check, Money Order, VA checks, DOC Checks, NYC Dept. of Finance (correct)
  • Forms of Payment Cahier, teller's Check, Money Order, VA checks, DOC Checks, NYC Dept. of Finance, Credit Card and Visa
  • Forms of Payment Cahier, teller's Check, Money Order, VA checks
  • What is the maximum limit for a Money Order when discharging a juvenile under 15 YO from court?

  • $500 limit
  • $2000 limit
  • No limit
  • $1000 limit (correct)
  • Who is permitted to visit an inmate within the visit schedule?

  • Any properly identified person sixteen (16) years of age or older (correct)
  • Any person under the age of eighteen (18)
  • Any person under the age of sixteen (16)
  • Any properly identified person eighteen (18) years of age or older
  • What is the age requirement for children to visit an inmate, and who must accompany them?

    <p>Children under the age of sixteen (16) must be accompanied by a properly identified adult at least eighteen (18) years of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a visitor appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs during a visit?

    <p>They may be denied a visit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be completed if a denial of visit is warranted for a visitor?

    <p>&quot;NOTICE TO INMATE / VISITOR OF LIMITATION / DENIAL OF VISITING PRIVILEGES&quot; (Form #l43R, Attachment A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure if an examination reveals the possible presence of an explosive device in a package?

    <p>The package shall not be opened, and the area shall be evacuated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken if an inmate appears to have or is claiming a disability upon admission to a Departmental facility?

    <p>The inmate shall be assessed by medical staff in the facility's clinic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does the Deputy Warden for Programs provide an updated disability list to the mailroom?

    <p>On a weekly basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure for handling incoming inmate correspondence and packages to Rikers Island?

    <p>They shall be forwarded to the Central Mail Processing Center at the Queens abutment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for maintaining supplies of towels in the facility?

    <p>6 x capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the old photograph and inmate Identification Card when a new photograph is taken in the Barbershop?

    <p>Place the old photograph and inmate Identification Card in the Inmate Record Envelope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Directive Summary Title include?

    <p>Protocols for handling environmental health critical situations and Safe House/Clean House program guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the notification requirements for ambient temperature below 68° Fahrenheit?

    <p>Notify the environmental health department within 24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Sanitization requirements for different areas of a facility tied with?

    <p>Inspection requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the Inspection requirements for kitchen/food preparation areas?

    <p>Specific inspection frequencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the Hazardous waste removal guidelines include?

    <p>Characteristics of hazardous waste and spill contact information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the procedures for admitting disabled inmates tied with?

    <p>Providing reasonable accommodations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an inmate with a blue ID card attempts to obtain regular meals?

    <p>They are removed from the program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can inmates substitute regular meals for Kosher/Halal meals without penalty?

    <p>With written permission from the Department's medical providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is authorized to provide dated and signed prescriptions for therapeutic diets?

    <p>Physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can inmates opt out of Halal and Kosher meals?

    <p>By writing to DW Admin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for inmates to appeal the Inmates Resolution Committee's disposition?

    <p>Appeal to the Commanding Officer and then to the Central Office Review Committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are Halal entrees and Kosher dinners transported?

    <p>Separately from regular meals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What details must be included in the form for visitation?

    <p>Date of visit, complete names and identification numbers of the inmate and visitor, their relationship, and reason for denial or limitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What penalties are outlined for various offenses in the correctional facility?

    <p>Penalties for promoting prison contraband, possession of contraband, assault on staff, verbal abuse, and food possession, with different durations for first, second, and third offenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the package inspection procedures for items given to the inmate?

    <p>Thorough searching, fluoroscoping, and repackaging by package room officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to inmates returning from visits?

    <p>They are subject to strip searches without visual body cavity searches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What directives outline procedures for probationary physical examinations, absent control, sick leave, and respiratory protection for staff members?

    <p>Directives 2218, 2258R-A, 2262R, and 2263</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done in the event of an exposure incident?

    <p>The supervisor must immediately contact the Tour Commander of the facility and document the incident on the Exposure Incident Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Visitor and Package Policies in Correctional Facilities

    • The form for visitation must include details such as the date of visit, complete names and identification numbers of the inmate and visitor, their relationship, and reason for denial or limitation.
    • Penalties for various offenses such as promoting prison contraband, possession of contraband, assault on staff, verbal abuse, and food possession are outlined, with different durations for first, second, and third offenses.
    • Female visitors wearing skirts are given the option to consent to a pat frisk, and if the frisk is ineffective, they can choose to lift their skirts in the presence of a female officer or have a non-contact visit.
    • Package inspection procedures involve thorough searching, fluoroscoping, and repackaging of items by package room officers before being given to the inmate.
    • Inmates returning from visits are subject to strip searches without visual body cavity searches.
    • Directives such as 2218, 2258R-A, 2262R, and 2263 outline procedures for probationary physical examinations, absent control, sick leave, and respiratory protection for staff members.
    • Discretionary benefits and privileges for inmates include assignments, access to overtime, promotions, secondary employment, transfers, and more.
    • Inmates designated as indigent have no funds in their commissary account, and there are specific procedures for handling their property and court returns.
    • Inmates who have finished their sentence and still have a pending case should be reported to the Cashier's Office.
    • Civilian staff assigned to the property room do not require an escort to retrieve inmate property.
    • Specific procedures for laundering contaminated materials and disinfecting contaminated areas are detailed, including the temperature and chemicals to be used.
    • In the event of an exposure incident, the supervisor must immediately contact the Tour Commander of the facility and document the incident on the Exposure Incident Report. Copies of the report are to be forwarded to the Deputy Warden for Administration or the Commanding Officer and the Infection Control Unit at HMO.

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    Test your knowledge of visitor and package policies in correctional facilities with this quiz. Explore topics such as visitation forms, penalties for offenses, package inspection procedures, inmate privileges, handling of indigent inmates, and procedures for dealing with exposure incidents.

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