Inmate Orientation: Rights and Procedures

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According to policy 701.3, what is the procedure for providing orientation to a combative inmate who is placed in Administrative Status before receiving the standard orientation?

  • The inmate only receives a written orientation from the Watch Commander, which is delivered to their cell within 24 hours.
  • The inmate is exempt from receiving any orientation due to their combative behavior and placement in Administrative Status.
  • The inmate receives the orientation, excluding the video presentation, from the Inmate Management Deputy Unit (IMU) during the classification interview. (correct)
  • The inmate receives a full orientation, including the video presentation, from the Inmate Management Deputy Unit (IMU) during their initial intake.

Following the classification procedure, within what time frame must a combative inmate receive a verbal orientation after being placed into the general population?

  • Within forty-eight hours of placement.
  • Within twenty-four hours of placement.
  • Within ninety-six hours of placement.
  • Within seventy-two hours of placement. (correct)

What action must a Deputy take to document that a combative inmate has been provided with a verbal orientation?

  • The Deputy must obtain a signed statement from the inmate acknowledging receipt of the orientation.
  • The Deputy must create a detailed log entry in the inmate's electronic record.
  • The Deputy must notify the Watch Commander, who then updates the facility's orientation database.
  • The Deputy must indicate on the movement card that the inmate was provided a verbal orientation. (correct)

What should staff do if they are viewing a printed copy of document 27866?

<p>Consider it uncontrolled and view the published version online in Qualtrax. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for providing the facility orientation to combative inmates placed into Administrative Status?

<p>The Inmate Management Deputy Unit (IMU). (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should a Deputy take if an inmate refuses to sign their inmate movement card after viewing the Intake orientation video?

<p>Document that the inmate viewed the video but refused to sign the card. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An inmate is being transferred to a housing unit but did not view the facility orientation video during their time in Intake. What step must be taken?

<p>The inmate must view the video before being moved to the housing unit. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Upon arrival at a housing unit, what information should the receiving Deputy provide to the inmate?

<p>The location of the Inmate Handbook and rules specific to the housing unit. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of providing formal orientations to inmates?

<p>To inform inmates of their rights, privileges, rules, and expected behavior. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the facility orientation video available for inmates to view?

<p>On a specific channel, generally #122. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of inmates being provided with reasonable due process prior to disciplinary actions?

<p>It ensures fairness and protects inmates' rights during disciplinary proceedings. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for showing their respective orientation videos for their assignments?

<p>Deputies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the intake lobby orientation, what specific action signifies that an inmate has understood the orientation video on expected behavior?

<p>Signing the back of their inmate movement card during the classification process. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Inmate Orientation

Formal process for informing inmates about rights, rules, and expected behavior.

Purpose of Intake Orientation

To inform inmates of rules and expected behavior during the intake process.

Purpose of Housing Unit Orientation

Informing inmates of their rights, privileges, rules, regulations, expected behavior, and disciplinary procedures.

Due Process

Inmates are given a fair process before facing disciplinary actions.

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Intake Lobby Orientation

A deputy informs inmates of rules while in intake, and inmates watch an orientation video.

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Orientation Video Confirmation

Sign the card, or deputy signs that the inmate viewed it and refused to sign.

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Orientation Video Timing

Inmates view the facility orientation video prior to moving to a housing unit.

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Housing Unit Information

Location of posted inmate handbook and housing-specific rules.

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Combative Inmate Orientation

Inmates who become hostile/combative before orientation may be placed in Administrative Status. They will get the orientation (minus the video) from IMU during classification.

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Verbal Orientation Timeframe

After placement into general population, inmates receive a verbal orientation within 72 hours, as per classification procedure.

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Orientation Documentation

The Deputy must note on the movement card that the inmate received a verbal orientation.

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IMU's Role in Orientation

The Inmate Management Unit (IMU) provides the modified orientation to combative inmates during their classification interview.

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Administrative Segregation Placement

Inmates who may be a threat to themselves or others must be placed in Administrative Segregation prior to the 72 hour initial classification.

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Study Notes

  • Formal orientations are provided to inmates regarding rights, privileges, rules, regulations, expected behavior, and disciplinary procedures.
  • The procedure outlines when the orientation video needs to be viewed.

Purpose of Orientation

  • Inmates receive a formal intake orientation, informing them of expected behavior and rules during the intake process.
  • A formal housing unit orientation is given to all inmates, covering inmate rights, privileges, rules, regulations, expected behavior, and disciplinary procedures.
  • Inmates will receive a reasonable due process before disciplinary actions.

Scope

  • Orientation procedures apply to all Detention Personnel.

Intake Lobby Orientation

  • A deputy informs inmates of the rules and expected behavior during intake.
  • Inmates watch the Intake orientation video during the intake process.
  • The inmate signs the back of their inmate movement card during classification to show they watched and understood the video.
  • If an inmate refuses to sign, the deputy signs, noting the inmate viewed the video but refused to sign.

Housing Unit Orientation

  • Prior to moving to a housing unit, inmates in Intake view the facility orientation video.
  • If an inmate did not view the orientation video while assigned to Intake, they must view it before moving to a housing unit.
  • The video is usually available on channel #122.
  • Upon arrival at a housing unit, the receiving Deputy informs inmates of any unit-specific rules.
  • Inmates are told where the inmate handbook is located.
  • Deputies show orientation videos for their housing units, informing inmates of housing-specific rules and the inmate handbook's location.

Combative Inmates

  • If an inmate becomes hostile or combative and is placed into Administrative Status before facility orientation, the following occurs:
  • The inmate receives the orientation (excluding the video) from the Inmate Management Deputy Unit (IMU) during the classification interview.
  • The inmate will receive the verbal orientation within 72 hours of placement into general population, per classification procedure.
  • The Deputy indicates on the movement card that the inmate received a verbal orientation.

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