Jail Flashcards
What are the 3 classifications of transgender inmates?
- Confirmed
- Ambiguous status
- Unsubstantiated status
A Transgender or transsexual person is defined as a person whose sense of identity as a man or woman is ____________ with their genitalia and other anatomic sexual characteristics
Inconsistent
Case law that strip search is based on
Florence v. Board of Chosen Freeholders County Burlington
What 5 cases can an emergency strip search be done
- Injury to themselves
- Injury to staff
- Injury to other inmates
- Destroy county property
- Jeopardize the safety, security, orderly operation of the facility
What are the 4 duties of an ISPO
- Pat down of inmates
- Feeding inmates
- Perform safety and welfare checks
- Interact with inmates and assist in administering programs and services
What is the laundry schedule
Monday - C,D,K Tuesday - B,E,F Wednesday - G,H Thursday - J,K Friday - D,C,B Saturday - E,F,H Sunday - A,J,G
How are grievance/request forms to be answered?
At the lowest level possible
What is purpose of the 3 steps in the pre-admission process?
- The arresting or delivering officer has valid authority to have a person confined
- The prisoner has no serious illness or injury requiring immediate medical attentin
- Appropriate levels of security are maintaned
What is the purpose of the 3 questions asked during the Medical Assessment?
- If the prisoner should be refused
- If the prisoner is suicidal
- If the prisoner has any medical problems
How long can an inmate be in the multi-purpose room
15 Minute
when are church services held
Sunday from 0800 to 1100 and Thursday from 1900 to 2300
What 2 times can an exception be made to following policy and procedure?
- When it can endanger the life or health of an inmate, employee, or visitor
- When a ranking officer issues a direct verbal or written order
What are the 10 inmates rights according to policy?
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of religion
- Freedom to hygiene
- Access to programs
- Access to courts
- Access to legal material
- Access to media
- Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
- Protection from harm
- Grievance process
What is a level 1 rule violation?
Something that interferes with the orderly operation of the facility
What is a Level 2 rule violation?
Something that is could seriously threaten the safety and security of the facility
What is a level 3 rule violation?
Something that is an immediate threat to the safety and security of the facility
What may an inmate still receive from commissary while on AD status?
writing materials and hygiene materials
What mail should be opened by the inmate in front of a Deputy?
Mail from attorneys, the courts, and public officials (legal mail)
What will happen if an inmate refuses to endorse a check?
The check will be returned to the sender
What will happen if an inmate receives a personal check or paycheck in the mail?
The check will be returned to sender
What will happen if contraband is found in mail?
- The shift supervisor will be notified
- An incident report will be made and it will be logged on the daily log
- If it is determined that the contraband is a violation of law it will be turned over to a NCSO investigator
Can you open outgoing mail?
Yes, all outgoing mail can be opened and inspected
What must be done if legal mail is opened before being sent out?
An incident report shall be written
What 5 things will the controller put on the inmate cash envelope after the amount has been verified?
- Inmate name
- Name #
- Date
- Controllers Initials
- Total amount of cash
What 9 things will be placed on the bond envelope when an inmates bond is posted?
- Name
- Date
- CR #
- Arresting agency
- Court
- Charges
- Amount of bond; indicate whether it is cash or money
release - Who posted bond
- The date to appear if one is necessary
What will the Chaplain sign before going to the floor?
A waiver of release
What does the Chaplain need to do if they want to bring in something for Inmates use?
Get approval ahead of time
If an inmate is released prior to the commissary order being delivered how long do they have to pick it up?
3 days
When are snack times?
1000
1400
2000