CD: 550 - Inmate Accomodation

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What must the Institutional Head ensure is promptly recorded in the Offender Management System (OMS)?

Inmate disciplinary actions

Visitor logs

Inmate placement and movement (correct)

Staff movements in the institution

When is the Institutional Head allowed to authorize dormitories as temporary accommodations?

For new inmates awaiting assignment

During routine inspections

During staff shortages

In exceptional circumstances (correct)

Which of the following is a primary management strategy for inmate accommodation?

Promoting open dormitory settings

Maximizing double-bunking

Using communal living arrangements

Single occupancy when feasible (correct)

Under what condition can shared accommodation or double-bunking be utilized?

When single occupancy is not feasible Signup and view all the answers

How is single-occupancy accommodation generally assigned to inmates?

On a first come, first served basis Signup and view all the answers

What must happen when exceptions are made to the institutional accommodation plan during emergencies?

A rationale and expected duration must be provided Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does the Institutional Head prioritize when assigning single cells?

Inmates with precarious medical or mental health conditions Signup and view all the answers

What arrangement is strictly prohibited for co-convicted inmates?

Sharing a cell Signup and view all the answers

What must be completed for each inmate in a cell to identify potential points of suspension?

National Cell Condition Checklist Signup and view all the answers

Which item requires immediate reporting if tampered with or destroyed?

Furniture and shelves Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum standard cell size for wet cells in new accommodations?

Seven square metres Signup and view all the answers

Which conditions warrant a review of the Double-Bunking Cell Placement Assessment?

If new information arises Signup and view all the answers

Under normal conditions, which type of cell should not be used for two inmates?

Dry cells Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for completing the Double-Bunking Cell Placement Assessment?

Correctional Officer II/Primary Worker Signup and view all the answers

What must happen to a cell after items have been tampered with until maintenance is complete?

The cell will quarantine and be deemed non-operable Signup and view all the answers

What percentage increase above the overall rated capacity requires Commissioner's approval?

20% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the National Cell Condition Checklist?

To assess potential risks in each cell Signup and view all the answers

What is one factor a Correctional Officer considers when completing the Double-Bunking Assessment?

The inmate's health alerts and flags Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Inmate Accommodation Management

Institutional Heads manage inmate placement and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Heads may delegate accommodation management to staff, typically a Correctional Manager or higher.
Dormitories are allowed as temporary measures.
Inmate placement/movement records must be promptly updated in the OMS (Offender Management System).
Double-bunking capacity increases require approvals from Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Correctional Operations, and Regional Deputy Commissioner, considering staff/inmate safety.
Emergency exceptions to accommodation plans require immediate notification to higher authorities (Regional Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, and Commissioner) with reasoning and duration.
Standing Orders are needed for reassigning single cells for inmates absent for prolonged periods.

Cell Assignment

Single-occupancy cells preferentially allocated using unit/institution waiting lists for equitable access.
Pathways program cells are usually single-occupancy.
Single-occupancy assignment is not a reward or penalty.
Precarious health conditions, mental health concerns, or other factors may grant single-occupancy priority.
Co-convicted inmates should not share cells, ranges, or institutions whenever possible. Incompatibility is to be managed per CD 568-7.

Cell Conditions

National Cell Condition Checklist (CSC/SCC 1448) is mandatory for all inmates (single, double, or shared) in maximum, medium, and multi-level institutions, and relevant units, identifying potential issues.
Tampered/damaged cell components (e.g., air vents, furniture) must be recorded and reported to Maintenance for repair, potentially leading to inmate disciplinary action.
Impacted cells are quarantined until repairs are completed, with a confirmation from Maintenance before reopening.
The checklist must be completed when inmates vacate cells, before new placements, and monthly thereafter.

Double-Bunking/Shared Accommodation

A Double-Bunking Cell Placement Assessment (completed through OMS) is mandated for double/shared cells; typically completed by a Correctional Officer II/Primary Worker.
Assessment (unless only one current inmate) includes inmate interviews, review of OMS and RADAR alerts, and potentially seeking additional information from relevant staff, and filing reviews.
If concerns can't be addressed, placement is not recommended.
Subsequent assessments are not required for inmates staying in the same cell unless new information warrants it.
Correctional Managers review and approve assessments for both inmates.

Exceptions to Double-Bunking

Structured Intervention Unit cells, Special Handling Unit cells, and cells for mental health care inmates, cells too small, cells without natural light, handicapped inmates’ cells (except approved cases), observation cells, and specifically designated dry cells, are normally not used for double-bunking.

Operational Capacity

Institutions should not exceed their design capacity.
Capacity increases above 20% of the regional rated capacity require Commissioner approval.
Minimum cell sizes are seven square meters (wet cells) and 6.5 square meters (dry cells) for new/replacement cells.

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Test your knowledge on the protocols and procedures for inmate accommodation management. This quiz covers topics such as inmate placement, safety standards, and emergency protocols in correctional facilities. Ensure you understand the responsibilities of institutional heads and the importance of maintaining accurate records in the Offender Management System.