Administrative Segregation

2 Performance Objectives 1.Define administrative segregation. 2.Define the four categories of administrative segregation. 3.Identify the three assignment levels of administrative segregation. 4.Explain administrative segregation confinement procedures. 5.Describe the conditions for administrative segregation offenders. 6.Explain visitation privileges for administrative segregation offenders. 7.Identify the property allowed for administrative segregation offenders. 8.Explain the duties of correctional officers for escorting administrative segregation offenders.

3 Definitions and Categories Administrative SegregationAdministrative Segregation Security DetentionSecurity Detention Pre-Hearing DetentionPre-Hearing Detention Protective CustodyProtective Custody Temporary DetentionTemporary Detention

4 Definitions and Categories Administrative SegregationAdministrative Segregation –In cell for 20 hours or more a day not to exceed 40 days –Review after 30 days may be requested by offender –Review within 72 hours of request

5 Categories Security DetentionSecurity Detention –Current escape risk –Threat to physical safety of staff/offenders –Threat to order and security

6 Categories Pre-Hearing Detention (PHD)Pre-Hearing Detention (PHD) –Charged with, suspected of, a disciplinary violation –Presence in population would create a threat to the physical safety of offenders/staff –Necessary to maintain integrity of an investigation

7 Categories Protective CustodyProtective Custody –Requires maximum supervision at all times –Requires highest degree of protection –Administrative Segregation status

8 Categories Temporary Detention between Consecutive Terms of Solitary ConfinementTemporary Detention between Consecutive Terms of Solitary Confinement –Does not meet criteria for security detention, pre- hearing detention, or protective custody –Sentenced to two or more consecutive solitary confinement terms –Warden/designee determines presence in general population would create a threat

9 Levels of Administrative Segregation Level ILevel I –Generally maintaining good behavior –90 days or more of non-assaultive behavior Level IILevel II –Chronic rule violators, but no in-prison assaultive behavior for 90 days Level IIILevel III –Aggressive behavior within 30 days –Current escape risk –Threat to order and security –Threat to others

10 Housing Same level – same housingSame level – same housing Offenders 17 years younger considered youthful offendersOffenders 17 years younger considered youthful offenders

11 Activity Have each students answer the essential elements questions.

12 Confinement Procedures Confinement to Protective CustodyConfinement to Protective Custody –In accordance with Safe Prisons Plan Confinement to Security Detention/Protective CustodyConfinement to Security Detention/Protective Custody –Warden/designee –Level I –Level assignment made by highest ranking security supervisor –72 hours for notice or release

13 Confinement Procedures Cont’d Confinement to Pre-Hearing DetentionConfinement to Pre-Hearing Detention –Warden/designee –Generally Level 1 –10 days and can be extended –Form I-188 utilized –If offender departs unit, will continue upon return –Written records must be kept Youthful Offenders ConfinementYouthful Offenders Confinement –Written request to Unit Classification Committee with SCC approval –Written notice to offender with reasons –Behavior monitored with visits and observations documented

14 Segregation Confinement Record (SCR I-201) Initiated immediately prior to actual placementInitiated immediately prior to actual placement Entries made require ASC confirmation at initial hearingEntries made require ASC confirmation at initial hearing Three colors coded to groupThree colors coded to group Completed in fullCompleted in full Identify and record all known special conditionsIdentify and record all known special conditions Lower and reverse sides is the activity recordLower and reverse sides is the activity record

15 Recording of Segregation Activity Documented on two formsDocumented on two forms Both maintained in Administrative Segregation housing areaBoth maintained in Administrative Segregation housing area Filed forwarded with offender if permanently transferredFiled forwarded with offender if permanently transferred

16 Activity Scenario/Role Play and Essential Elements

17 Segregation Conditions HousingHousing Cell FixturesCell Fixtures RecreationRecreation EquipmentEquipment Denial of RecreationDenial of Recreation VisitationVisitation MealsMeals

18 Activity Have class participate in “What If…”scenario.

19 Segregation Conditions Cont’d Correspondence/CommissaryCorrespondence/Commissary PropertyProperty ShoweringShowering In-Cell ProgramsIn-Cell Programs

20 Activity Have class participate in “What If…”scenario and have each student individually answer Essential Element questions.

21 Administrative Segregation Management Procedures StaffingStaffing Security check every 30 minutesSecurity check every 30 minutes Administrative Segregation PlanAdministrative Segregation Plan

22 Administrative Segregation Housing Practices Procedures implemented to identify all levels by cell number and/or row of housing areaProcedures implemented to identify all levels by cell number and/or row of housing area Single-celledSingle-celled Implementation of Management StatusImplementation of Management Status

23 Record Keeping File maintained on every offenderFile maintained on every offender

24 Property Restrictions May lose privilege or items deemed appropriate by ASCMay lose privilege or items deemed appropriate by ASC Paper gown and mask and food loaf restrictions may be imposedPaper gown and mask and food loaf restrictions may be imposed –Gown and mask restriction reviewed every 72 hours –Food loaf restriction is seven days in duration

25 Daily Cell Inspections Observed daily for healthy and adaptive behaviorsObserved daily for healthy and adaptive behaviors Floor and cells clean and free of trashFloor and cells clean and free of trash Property stored properlyProperty stored properly Toilets flushed and cleanToilets flushed and clean Grooming in accordance with policyGrooming in accordance with policy Referral to Mental Health by security staff if behavior dictatesReferral to Mental Health by security staff if behavior dictates

26 General Provisions Access to:Access to: –General Library –Law Library Interviews with Parole RepresentativesInterviews with Parole Representatives

27 Activity Scenario/ Role Play for the “What If…” sectionScenario/ Role Play for the “What If…” section Class should individually answer Essential Element QuestionsClass should individually answer Essential Element Questions

28 Segregation Security Measures IDID Special OrdersSpecial Orders Necessary modificationsNecessary modifications Food Tray SlotFood Tray Slot SearchesSearches SupervisionSupervision Problem solvingProblem solving

29 Administrative Segregation Strip Search and Escort Procedures Ingress/egress from cellIngress/egress from cell Escorts Inside Cell Block/Housing AreaEscorts Inside Cell Block/Housing Area –Level I –Level II –Level III Escorts Outside Cell Block/Housing AreaEscorts Outside Cell Block/Housing Area –Level I –Level II –Level III

30 Activity Have class participate in the scenario/role play “What If…”

31 Weekly Inspections and Administrative Segregation Plan Conducted by warden/designeeConducted by warden/designee Plan maintained in each segregation areaPlan maintained in each segregation area

32 Activity Have class participate in the scenario/role play “What If…” AND Have each student answer essential element questions individually.

33 Summary Questions?