Podcast
Questions and Answers
What forms of payment are accepted for discharging a juvenile under 15 YO from court?
What forms of payment are accepted for discharging a juvenile under 15 YO from court?
What is the maximum limit for a Money Order when discharging a juvenile under 15 YO from court?
What is the maximum limit for a Money Order when discharging a juvenile under 15 YO from court?
Who is permitted to visit an inmate within the visit schedule?
Who is permitted to visit an inmate within the visit schedule?
What is the age requirement for children to visit an inmate, and who must accompany them?
What is the age requirement for children to visit an inmate, and who must accompany them?
Signup and view all the answers
What happens if a visitor appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs during a visit?
What happens if a visitor appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs during a visit?
Signup and view all the answers
What should be completed if a denial of visit is warranted for a visitor?
What should be completed if a denial of visit is warranted for a visitor?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the procedure if an examination reveals the possible presence of an explosive device in a package?
What is the procedure if an examination reveals the possible presence of an explosive device in a package?
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?
What action should be taken if an inmate appears to have or is claiming a disability upon admission to a Departmental facility?
Signup and view all the answers
How often does the Deputy Warden for Programs provide an updated disability list to the mailroom?
How often does the Deputy Warden for Programs provide an updated disability list to the mailroom?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the procedure for handling incoming inmate correspondence and packages to Rikers Island?
What is the procedure for handling incoming inmate correspondence and packages to Rikers Island?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the requirement for maintaining supplies of towels in the facility?
What is the requirement for maintaining supplies of towels in the facility?
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?
What should be done with the old photograph and inmate Identification Card when a new photograph is taken in the Barbershop?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the Directive Summary Title include?
What does the Directive Summary Title include?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the notification requirements for ambient temperature below 68° Fahrenheit?
What are the notification requirements for ambient temperature below 68° Fahrenheit?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the Sanitization requirements for different areas of a facility tied with?
What are the Sanitization requirements for different areas of a facility tied with?
Signup and view all the answers
What is included in the Inspection requirements for kitchen/food preparation areas?
What is included in the Inspection requirements for kitchen/food preparation areas?
Signup and view all the answers
What do the Hazardous waste removal guidelines include?
What do the Hazardous waste removal guidelines include?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the procedures for admitting disabled inmates tied with?
What are the procedures for admitting disabled inmates tied with?
Signup and view all the answers
What happens if an inmate with a blue ID card attempts to obtain regular meals?
What happens if an inmate with a blue ID card attempts to obtain regular meals?
Signup and view all the answers
Under what circumstances can inmates substitute regular meals for Kosher/Halal meals without penalty?
Under what circumstances can inmates substitute regular meals for Kosher/Halal meals without penalty?
Signup and view all the answers
Who is authorized to provide dated and signed prescriptions for therapeutic diets?
Who is authorized to provide dated and signed prescriptions for therapeutic diets?
Signup and view all the answers
How can inmates opt out of Halal and Kosher meals?
How can inmates opt out of Halal and Kosher meals?
Signup and view all the answers
What is required for inmates to appeal the Inmates Resolution Committee's disposition?
What is required for inmates to appeal the Inmates Resolution Committee's disposition?
Signup and view all the answers
How are Halal entrees and Kosher dinners transported?
How are Halal entrees and Kosher dinners transported?
Signup and view all the answers
What details must be included in the form for visitation?
What details must be included in the form for visitation?
Signup and view all the answers
What penalties are outlined for various offenses in the correctional facility?
What penalties are outlined for various offenses in the correctional facility?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the package inspection procedures for items given to the inmate?
What are the package inspection procedures for items given to the inmate?
Signup and view all the answers
What happens to inmates returning from visits?
What happens to inmates returning from visits?
Signup and view all the answers
What directives outline procedures for probationary physical examinations, absent control, sick leave, and respiratory protection for staff members?
What directives outline procedures for probationary physical examinations, absent control, sick leave, and respiratory protection for staff members?
Signup and view all the answers
What should be done in the event of an exposure incident?
What should be done in the event of an exposure incident?
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.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
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.