MSJ INMATE RULES AND REGULATIONS
ITEMS PERMITTED TO OTTAWA COUNTY INMATES
LISTED ARE THE ONLY ITEMS AND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER PERMITTED TO BE IN THE POSSESSION OF AN INMATE. ALL ITEMS NOT
PERMITTED WILL BE CONFISCATED AND POSSIBLE DISCIPLINARY ACTION
TAKEN.
CLOTHING
ALL CLOTHING AND SHOES BROUGHT INTO THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE FROM DIRT, VERMIN, HOLES,RIPS,STAINS.... ALL SWEATS MUST BE GREY IN COLOR WITH NO WRITING,PRINTING,
HOODS, STRINGS, OR ZIPPERS. TENNIS SHOES MUST BE PREDOMINANTLY WHITE.
1. ONE UNIFORM ISSUED OR TWO (2) GREY SWEATS
2. ONE UNIFORM ISSUED AND (1) GREY SWEATS
3. ONE (1) T-SHIRT ISSUED
4. THREE (3) UNDERWEAR ISSUED
5. THREE (3) SOCKS ISSUED
6. ONE (1) PAIR SHOES ISSUED OR ONE (1) PAIR TENNIS SHOES
7. THREE (3) (THERMAL UNDERCLOTHING) COMMISSARY
8. ONE (1) PAIR SHOWER SHOES COMMISSARY (SHOWER USE ONLY)
(IF UNIFORM AND GREY SWEATS ARE ISSUED DO NOT MIX)
HYGIENE ITEMS
LIMIT OF THREE (3) TOILETRY ARTICLES (COMMISSARY)
1. ONE (1) TOWEL ISSUED
2. THREE (3) TOOTHBRUSHES (COMMISSARY) OR (1) ISSUED
3. THREE (3) BAR SOAP (COMMISSARY) OR (1) ISSUED
4. THREE (3) COMB (COMMISSARY) OR (1) ISSUED
5. ONE (1) DRINKING CUP ISSUED
6. THREE (3) WASHCLOTH (COMMISSARY)
STATIONERY ITEMS
1. FIVE (5) PENCILS (COMMISSARY)
2. NO LIMIT ON STAMPED ENVELOPES
3. INCOMING MAIL-LIMITED TO A SIX (6) INCH STACK
4. LEGAL MATERIAL-LIMITED TO NON HAZARDOUS ACCUMULATION
5. THREE (3) LEGAL PADS (COMMISSARY)
6. THREE (3) SKETCH PADS (COMMISSARY)
7. THREE (3) COLORED PENCILS (COMMISSARY)
RELIGIOUS ITEMS
1. ONE BIBLE
2. ONE PRAYER BOOK
· ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE APPROVED BY JAIL ADMINISTRATOR
OR HIS DESIGNEE
BEDDING ITEMS
1. ONE (1) MATTRESS (ISSUED)
2. ONE (1) PILLOW (ISSUED)
3. ONE (1) SHEET (ISSUED)
4. ONE (1) PILLOWCASE (ISSUED)
5. THREE (3) BLANKETS (ISSUED)
* EXTRA IF APPROVED BY DOCTOR ORDERS *
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
1. THREE (3) BOOKS / MAGAZINES MAY BE BROUGHT IN DURING INITIAL BOOKING WITH THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THE ITEMS WILL BE DONATED
TO THE FACILITY AFTER YOUR RELEASE. ALL PRINTED MATERIALS MUST
BE APPROVED BY FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR OR DESIGNEE.
2. TEN(10) PHOTOS (NON PORNOGRAPHIC/MAIL,NO POLAROID TYPE)
3. ONE(1) PAIR OF PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASSES.
4. NO LIMIT ON DRINK ITEM(COMMISSARY)
5. THREE (3) CARDS/TABLE GAMES (COMMISSARY)
6. TWO (2) DAILY NEWSPAPER ISSUED
7. PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION APPROVED BY FACILITY DOCTOR
8. MONEY CAN BE LEFT DURING VISITATION HOURS OR MAILED TO YOU
* W/R INMATES MAY PUT MONEY IN ON RETURN FROM WORK ON
VISITATION DAYS ONLY*
9. LIMIT OF $10.00 (QUARTERS ONLY) MAY BE IN YOUR POSSESSION
USED FOR LAUNDRY PURPOSES ONLY IF USED FOR GAMBLING WILL
BE WRITTEN UP FOR RULE VIOLATION.
10. LIMIT ON COMMISSARY ITEMS WILL BE LISTED, COMMISSARY ORDER,
OR OTHERWISE STATED IN THE INMATE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
INMATE ATTIRE
INMATES WILL BE IN FULL INMATE ATTIRE (SHIRT,PANTS,AND SHOES) WHEN OUT OF THEIR BEDS. AN EXCEPTION WILL BE DURING
PARTICIPATION IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. SHOWER SHOES FOR THE
SHOWER AREA ONLY.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
INMATES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO HAVE VALUABLE ARTICLES IN
THEIR POSSESSION,SUCH AS JEWELRY,LARGE AMOUNTSNOT OVER $50.00.
INMATES ARE NOT PERMIITED TO TRANSFER PERSONAL PROPERTY TO OTHER INMATES. AT THE TIME OF BOOKING, ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY IS
INVENTORIED. YOU MAY RELEASE YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY BY
INFORMING A CORRECTIONS OFFICER. ON RELEASE FROM THE FACILITY,
ALL SIEZED PROPERTY,MINUS PROPERTY RELEASED BY YOU, WILL BE
RETURNED TO YOU. THE CLOTHING WORN IN AT THE TIME OF BOOKING
CANNOT BE RELEASED. INMATES ON WORK RELEASE PROGRAMS WILL
BE RESPONIBLE FOR OWN WORK CLOTHES ETC.
CONTRABAND
INMATES WILL NOT POSSESS,CARRY,OR USE ANYTHING THAT IS
DECLARED CONTRABAND OR THAT IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM BEING POSSESSED,CARRIED OR USED.
POSSESSION INCLUDES POSSESSION ON YOUR PERSON, AND
CLOTHING OR IN A PLACE WHERE THERE ARE REASONABLE GROUNDS TO
BELIEVE THE ITEMS IN YOUR CONTROL.
INMATE SEARCHES
INMATES WILL BE SEARCHED WHEN ENTERING OR LEAVING
THE SECURITY PERIMETER OR WHEN ENTERING OR LEAVING THEIR
ASSIGNED RANGE AND AT SUCH OTHER TIMES AS THE CORRECTIONS
ADMINISTRATOR OR DESIGNEE MAY ORDER WITH OR WITHOUT WARNING.
PHYSICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE
NO INMATE OR OFFICER SHALL BE SUBJECTED TO PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ABUSE, INJURY OR MISTREATMENT OF ANY NATURE FROM ANY SOURCE WHATSOVER.
FREEDOM FROM CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
INMATES WILL NOT BE SUBJECTED TO CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
AS A SPECIFIC PUNISHMENT FOR A SPECIFIC OFFENSE.
PHYSICAL FORCE
OFFICERS AND STAFF HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO USE PHYSICAL FORCE IN DEFENSE OF SELF , OTHERS , OR TO MAINTAIN OR RESTORE SECURITY. HOWEVER,ONLY THE DEGREE OF FORCE THAT IS REASONABLY NECESSARY TO CONTROL THE SITUATION IS TO BE USED.
INMATE AUTHORITY OR CONTROL OVER OTHERS
AT NO TIME SHALL ANY INMATE BE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF AUTHORITY OVER ANY OTHER INMATE OR BE IN CHARGE OF PROVID-
ING INMATE SERVICES SUCH AS COMMISSARY. NO INMATE SHALL BE
SUBJECTED TO A "KANGAROO COURT" A "TANK JUDGE SYSTEM" OR ANY
OTHER ARRANGEMENT THAT UTILIZES INMATES TO MAINTAIN CONTROL
OVER OTHER INMATES, INCLUDING ANY TRUSTY WHO MAY BE USING HIS
OR HER POSITION OR STATUS TO EXERT CONTROL,DISCIPLINE,OR IMPROPER INFLUENCES OVER OTHER INMATES.
FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION
NO PROGRAM, ACTIVITY,SERVICE OR ASSIGNMENT SHALL BE
DENIED ANY INMATE BASED ON THE INMATES RACE,RELIGION,ORIGIN,
SEX,AGE, OR POLITICAL BELIEF.
CLEANLINESS
PERSONAL HYGIENE
INMATES ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL HYGIENE
TO ENSURE THEIR BODY ODOR AND BREATH ARE NOT OFFENSIVE TO
OTHERS. (SHOWER DAILY)
PERSONAL CLOTHING
INMATES ARE REQUIRED TO KEEP PERSONAL CLOTHING,SOCKS
UNDERWEAR,ETC.. CLEAN SO AS NOT TO BE OFFENSIVE TO OTHERS. WORK
CLOTHES TO BE CLEANED ON A REGULAR BASIS AS NOT TO BE OFFENSIVE
TO OTHERS.
DORMS
DORMS ARE TO BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN,ORDERLY MANNER
CONTAINING ONLY THOSE ITEMS PERMITTED. PAPER, PICTURES, DRAW-
INGS, WRITINGS, ETC. WILL NOT BE PLACED ON WALLS. WINDOWS,DOORS
BED FRAMES,OR CEILING. THESE ITEMS ARE TO BE KEPT IN DRAWER AREA
ONLY. THEY MAY NOT BE AFFIXED TO ABOVE ITEMS. FLOORS WILL BE
CLEAN AND FREE OF TRASH. COVERINGS OF ANY TYPE WILL NOT BE
PLACED OVER WINDOWS,DOORS,LIGHTS,OR VENTS. BED AND LINEN ARE
NOT PERMITTED IN THE DAYROOM AREA. ALL INMATES REQUIRED TO BE
OUT OF BED UNTIL INSPECTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
PLUMBING FACILITIES
ALL TOILET,SHOWERS,SINKS WILL BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN
SANITARY CONDITION AND USED ONLY FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSES.
LOCKER ROOMS
MAINTAIN CLEANINESS, LOCKERS LOCKED AFTER USE. DO NOT
LEAVE LOCKER ROOM UNTIL OFFICER ADVISES TO DO ( RING INTERCOM ).
TURN OFF LIGHTS WHEN LEAVING ROOM.
INSPECTIONS FOR CLEANINESS
THE DORM,BEDDING,CLOTHING AND OTHER PROPERTY IN YOUR POSSESSION WILL BE READY FOR INSPECTION BY 0700 HRS AND
AT SUCH TIMES AS THE FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR OR DESIGNEE MAY
ORDER WITH OR WITHOUT WARNING. ALL COMMON AREAS AND
PLUMBING FACILITIES WILL BE INSPECTED ON A DAILY BASIS.
NON-COMPLIANCE-COMMON AREAS
THE CORRECTIONS OFFICER WILL FIRST ISSUE A VERBAL
WARNING TO CORRECT ANY PROBLEMS. IF AFTER THE VERBAL WARN-
ING THE INMATES OF THE DORM HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEMS
THE SHIFT SUPERVISOR WILL INFORM THE INMATES OF THAT RANGE,
THAT TELEVISION PRIVILEDGES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL THE PROBLEM
IS CORRECTED. FURTHER NON COMPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN ADDITION-
AL PRIVILEGES BEING SUSPENDED.
SANITATION
CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES SHALL BE FURNISHED
BY THE FACILITY, ISSUED DAILY AND USED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A CORRECTIONS OFFICER. CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES SHALL
BE USED ONLY FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSES.
TRASH
TRASH WILL NOT BE DISCARDED IN ANY AREA OTHER THAN
TRASH RECEPTACLES PROVIDED. TRASH SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ACCUMULATE. ALL TRASH RECEPTACLES SHALL BE EMPTIED AND CLEANED ON A DAILY BASIS. IF NOT FOLLOWED, INMATE(S) PRIVILEGES MAY BE SUSPENDED OR LOST.
BEDDING (MATTRESSES AND PILLOW)
BEDDING SHALL BE REMOVED AND CLEANED AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY TO KEEP IT FREE FROM VERMIN AND FILTH. BEDDING SHALL BE CLEANED PRIOR TO REISSUING TO AN INMATE. THE SUPPLIES NECESSARY TO KEEP THE BEDDING FREE FROM VERMIN SHALL BE FURNISHED BY THE FACILITY AND USED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A CORRECTIONS OFFICER.
SPITTING/URINATING/DEFECATING
SPITTING, URINATING OR DEFECATING IN ANY AREA OTHER THAN TOILET FACILITIES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
GROOMING
ARRANGEMENTS FOR HAIRCUTS BY A PROFESSIONAL BARBER MAY BE ARRANGED BY CONTACTING A FIRST SHIFT CORRECTIONS OFFICER AND AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE. ARRANGEMENTS
MAY ALSO BE MADE WITH A CORRECTIONS OFFICER TO HAVE AN INMATE IN YOUR ASSIGNED RANGE CUT YOUR HAIR. HAIRCUTTING EQUIPMENT WILL BE KEPT IN THE SQUADROOM AND MAY BE USED WHEN TIME AND SPACE PERMITS.
SHAVING
INMATES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHAVE DAILY. RAZORS ARE PROVIDED BY THE FACILITY. RAZORS ARE ISSUED FROM 0600 HOURS TO 0730 HOURS AND ARE TO BE RETURNED TO A CORRECTIONS OFFICER FIFTEEN MINUTES AFTER BEING ISSUED.
SHOWERS IN DORMS
THE SHOWER FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL INMATES TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY. USE THEM!
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
EDUCATIONAL
ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE (THROUGH 12TH GRADE) TO INMATES WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE, DEPENDING ON CLASSIFICATION STATUS. TO INQUIRE ABOUT PARTICIPITATION, REQUEST TO SEE A CLASSIFICATION OFFICER.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA)
ALCOHOL GROUP COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE FOR INMATES WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE, DEPENDING ON CLASSIFICATION
STATUS. TO INQUIRE ABOUT PARTICIPATION, REQUEST TO SEE A CLASSIFICATION OFFICER.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE/STRESS MANAGEMENT GROUP COUNSELING
GROUP COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE FOR INMATES AT THIS
FACILITY FILL OUT A INMATE REQUEST AND OFFICER WILL CONTACT COUNCILOR FOR INMATE.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
THE RIGHT OF INMATES TO PRACTICE THEIR RELIGION IS SUBJECT ONLY TO THE LIMITATION NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN SECURITY AND ORDER. GROUP RELIGIOUS SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO INMATES EVERY SUNDAY BY VOLUNTEER CHAPLAINS OF VARIOUS FAITHS.
GIDEONS ARE AVAILABLE ON DESIGNATED DAYS FOR GROUP RELIGIOUS DISCUSSIONS.
AN INMATE MAY REQUEST TO SEE A MINISTER OF THEIR CHOICE FOR INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING.
TELEPHONES
INMATES HAVE UNLIMITED ACCESS TO FACILITY PHONES. TELEPHONE CALLS ARE ON A COLLECT CALL BASIS (LOCAL
AND LONG DISTANCE). THE DURATION OF THE CALL SHALL BE REASONABLE SO AS NOT TO DEPRIVE ANOTHER INMATE FROM THE USE OF THE TELEPHONE. ABUSE OF THE USE OF THE TELEPHONE WILL RESULT
IN THE CALL BEING TERMINATED AND THE INMATE MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION. WHEN DIALING ALL NUMBERS, DIAL 0 - AREA CODE - NUMBER DESIRED, INCLUDING THOSE IN THE 419 AREA CODE.
FOOD SERVICES
INMATES WILL BE PROVIDED THREE (3) MEALS A DAY AT THE SCHEDULED TIMES:
BREAKFAST 0730 (APPROXIMATELY)
LUNCH 1130 (APPROXIMATELY)
DINNER 1700 (APPROXIMATELY)
THERE ARE PROVISIONS AVAILABLE FOR INMATES WHO REQUIRE SPECIAL DIETS DUE TO MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS NEEDS.
ALL TRAYS AND UTENSILS MUST BE ACCOUNTED FOR WHEN COLLECTED BY CORRECTIONS OFFICERS. RESTRICTIONS MAY BE IMPOSED IF ITEMS ARE MISSING.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INMATE TO APPEAR IN
THE SERVING LINE WHEN THE ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE THAT MEALS ARE BEING SERVED. FAILURE TO APPEAR IN THE SERVING LINE MAY RESULT IN NOT BEING SERVED THAT MEAL. DINING ROOM AREA WILL
BE CLEANED BY INMATES AFTER EACH MEAL (TABLES/CHAIRS) ALL
UTENSILS WILL PLACED IN FOOD TRAY.
COMMISSARY
COMMISSARY WILL BE OFFERED TWICE WEEKLY. SLIPS WILL BE PASSED OUT ON SUNDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AND HAVE TO BE TURNED BACK IN BY 1900 HOURS ON THE SAME DAY. COMMISSARY WILL BE PASSED OUT ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. MONEY NEEDS TO BE IN ACCOUNT WHEN ORDERING ITEMS. NO EXCEPTION WILL BE MADE. READ THE COMMISSARY SLIP CAREFULLY.
RECREATION
INMATES WILL HAVE ACCESS TO OUTDOOR (WEATHER PERMITTING) RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES. INMATES MAY USE INSIDE EQUIPMENT, ANYTIME, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 0700 AND 2300 ON SAT & SUN BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 1700 AND 2300 MON-FRI.
THERE IS NO LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF INCOMING OR OUTGOING MAIL. ALL INCOMING MAIL WILL BE INSPECTED FOR CONTRABAND IN THE PRESENCE OF THE INMATE. ALL OUTGOING MAIL MUST BE SEALED AND THE PROPER POSTAGE AFFIXED. OUTGOING MAIL SUSPECTED OF CONTAINING CONTRABAND WILL BE INSPECTED IN THE PRESENCE OF THE INMATE RESPONSIBLE FOR IT'S CONTENTS.
INDIGENT INMATES ARE PERMITTED TWO (2) ENVELOPS AND FIVE (5) SHEETS OF PAPER PER WEEK AND POSTAGE FOR THE EQUIVALENCE OF TWO (2) LETTERS PER WEEK. $5.00 AND OVER AREN’T
CONSIDERED INDIGENT FOR THIS PURPOSE.
VISITATION/FAMILY AND FRIENDS
VISITATION WILL BE CONDUCTED THREE (3) TIMES PER WEEK. VISITORS MUST PRESENT PROPER ID (CURRENT ID, PHOTO,DATE OF BIRTH, AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER) PRIOR TO BEING PERMITTED TO VISIT. VISITORS UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE, MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN, IS YOUR LAWFUL SPOUSE, OR PRIOR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED. THE VISITATION SCHEDULE IS:
TUESDAY 1900 - 2100
THURSDAY 1900 - 2100
SATURDAY 1400 - 1600
VISITATION/PROFESSIONAL
ATTORNEYS, CLERGY, COUNSELORS, ETC WILL BE ALLOWED TO VISIT AT ALL REASONABLE TIMES, BOTH DAYTIME AND EVENINGS, EXCEPT DURING MEALS AND VISITATION
VISITATION/DENIAL
THE VISIT WILL BE DENIED IF THE VISITOR REPRESENTS A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER TO SECURITY, IF THE VISITOR HAS A PAST HISTORY OF DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT AT THE FACILITY, IF THE VISITOR IS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, IF THE VISITOR REFUSED TO SUBMIT TO A SEARCH OR SHOW PROPER IDENTIFICATION, IF THE INMATE REFUSED THE VISIT, OR IF INMATE HAS ALREADY HAD THE MINIMUM TIME ALLOWED BY STATE STANDARDS.
LAUNDRY SERVICES
UNIFORMS, SHEETS, TOWELS, UNDERCLOTHING, AND BLANKETS ISSUED BY THE FACILITY WILL BE LAUNDERED IN THE FACILITY LAUNDRY. UNIFORMS, TOWELS, AND UNDERCLOTHING WILL BE LAUNDERED TWICE (2) WEEKLY. BED LINEN WILL BE LAUNDERED ONCE (1) PER WEEK. BLANKETS WILL BE LAUNDERED ONE (1) TIME A MONTH. ALL FACILITY ISSUED ITEMS WILL BE EXCHANGED ON A ONE FOR ONE BASIS.
WASHERS AND DRYERS ARE AVAILABLE IN ALL RANGES FOR INMATES USE TO WASH THEIR PERSONAL LAUNDRY. PERSONAL LAUNDRY IS THE CLOTHES LISTED AS "CLOTHING (NOT ISSUED)," ALSO WORK RELEASE CLOTHES MAY BE WASHED. THE CLOSETS WHERE THE WASHERS AND DRYERS ARE KEPT WILL BE OPENED DAILY AT 0600 HRS AND CLOSED AT 2100 HRS.
INMATES ON WORK RELEASE IF TIME IS AVAILABLE WILL
WASH WORK CLOTHES WHEN RETURNING FROM WORK. YOU WILL NOT BE
ALLOWED TO GET CLOTHES LATER IN THE DAY OR EVENING. SOME EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR INMATES RETURNING LATER THAN 2000.
LOCK-UP
INMATES WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THEIR BEDS OR IMMEDIATELY BESIDE THE BED WHEN THE CORRECTIONS OFFICER ANNOUNCES LOCK-UP. ANY INMATE FAILING TO COMPLY WITH CORRECTIONS OFFICER'S ORDERS MAY BE CHARGED WITH A FACILITY RULE VIOLATION. LOCK-UP COULD BE CALLED AT ANY TIME.
LIGHTS OUT AT 2330 MONDAY - SUNDAY.
LIGHTS ON AT 0600 HRS.
TV'S AND COFFEE POTS ARE TO BE TURNED OFF AT 2330, AND CAN BE ON AT 0500. VIOLATION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF TV AND/OR COFFEE POT.
GRIEVANCES
ALL INMATES ARE ENTITLED TO FILE A GRIEVANCE TO SEEK REDRESS FOR VIOLATIONS OF JAIL RULES AND REGULATION, STATUTORY AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL.
WORK RELEASE
ALL INMATES ON WORK RELEASE SHOULD READ ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PROGRAM. ANY VIOLATIONS OF THIS CONTRACT WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION OF OF WORK RELEASE PRIVILEGES. THIS OFFICE, WILL NOT GIVE ANY BREAKS TO RULE VIOLATORS. NO EXCEPTIONS. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN A COURT HEARING TO DETERMINE TERMINATION FROM THE PROGRAM. ADDITIONAL TIME MAY BE IMPOSED BY THE COURTS AT THIS
TIME.
INITIAL PAYMENT IS FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF WORK, AND IS REQUIRED BEFORE LEAVING THE FIRST DAY OF WORK. PAYMENT WILL AGAIN BE REQUIRED ON THAT FRI OR SAT., BEFORE GOING OUT ON WORK RELEASE THE FOLLWING WEEK. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO INMATES THAT ONLY GET PAID TWICE A MONTH. IF BEING RELEASED THE NEXT WEEK, PAYMENT WILL ONLY BE REQUIRED UP TO THE DAY OF RELEASE. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED THE DAY AFTER INMATE'S PAYDAY. ANY OVERTIME WORKED WILL ALSO BE ASSESSED. A PAY STUB MUST BE PROVIDED. FAILURE TO ABIDE BY ANY OF THESE RULES, WILL MEAN SUSPENSION AND POSSIBLE TERMINATION FROM THE PROGRAM.
INMATE DISCIPLINE DUE PROCESS
INMATES RECEIVING DISCIPLINARY REPORTS MAY EXPECT THE FOLLOWING DUE PROCESS GUARANTEES FOR MAJOR OR SERIOUS RULE VIOLATIONS: WRITTEN NOTICE OF CHARGES PRIOR TO THE HEARING, PRIOR NOTICE OF THE TIME OF HEARING, IMPARTIAL OFFICER OR BOARD TO CONDUCT THE HEARING, TO APPEAR IN PERSON TO HEAR THE EVIDENCE, RELEVANT WITNESSES, REPRESENTATION BY A STAFF MEMBER OR OTHER INMATE. THE DECISION IS BASED SOLELY ON EVIDENCE, IN WRITING. A RECORD IS MADE OF THE HEARING. AN APPEALS PROCESS IS AVAILABLE. THE RECORD IS EXPUNGED IF FOUND NOT GUILTY.
HEALTH CARE
ALL INMATES ARE ENTITLED TO HEALTH CARE COMPARABLE TO CITIZENS IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. MEDICAL CARE WILL BE DELIVERED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A LICENSED PHYSICIAN. INMATES AT MSJ FACILITY WILL BE FIRST GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTACT OWN DOCTOR AND ONCE APPOINTMENT HAS
BEEN MADE, WILL BE VERIFIED BY CORRECTIONS OFFICER. INMATE THEN WILL SIGN A TEMPORARY FURLOUGH SLIP TO BE RELEASED TO SEE OWN DOCTOR. ANY OTHER MEDICAL COMPLAINTS WILL BE REVIEWED BY HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL IN CONJUCTION WITH THE FACILITY PHYSICIAN AND TREATMENT PROVIDED AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. NO OFFICER OR STAFF MEMBER WILL EVER SUMMARILY OR ARBITRARILY DENY AN INMATE'S REQUEST FOR MEDICAL SERVICES. SICK CALL CLINIC WILL BE CONDUCTED MONDAY - FRIDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAYS, AND DOCTOR REFERRAL WILL BE HELD ONE (1) DAY PER WEEK.
FOR EACH INMATE WHO’S STAY EXCEEDS FOURTEEN (14) DAYS, A HEALTH APPRAISAL, WHICH INCLUDES A PHYSICAL EXAM, SHALL BE COMPLETED.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT IS AVAILABLE TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY. INMATES TREATED BY THEIR PERSONAL PHYSICIAN AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE. NO INMATE WILL BE DENIED MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR DISCIPLINARY REASONS OR ON THE BASIS OF HIS OR HER CLASSIFICATION STATUS. INMATES ON WORK RELEASE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS BUT WILL NOT BE DENIED TREATMENT IN CASES OF EMERGENCY.
INMATES WILL PAY FOR MEDICAL SERVICES. THE CHARGES WILL BE TAKEN FROM COMMISSARY FUNDS. THIS WILL BE DONE BEFORE COMMISSARY DAYS. NO INMATES WILL BE ALLOWED TO TRANSFER COMMISSARY FROM ONE RANGE TO ANOTHER RANGE. MEDICAL CHARGES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
PRESCRIPTION COST ACTUAL COST
NURSE CALL $ 5.00
DOCTOR CALL $10.00
DENTIST CALL $10.00
HANDLE OF PRESCRIPTION $ 3.00 PER SCRIPT
TRANSPORT FEE $50.00
IF THE INMATE IS SEEN BY THE NURSE AND REFERRED TO DOCTOR OR THE DENTIST, INMATE WILL ONLY BE CHARGED FOR DOCTOR OR THE DENTIST CALL. INMATE CHARGED ONLY IF SEEN BY ONE OF THE ABOVE PEOPLE.
ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES
IF AN INMATE IS INJURED OR BECOMES ILL WHILE INCARCERATED IN THE OTTAWA COUNTY MSJ, THE INMATE CAN ACQUIRE HEATH CARE BY FILLING OUT A "REQUEST FOR HEALTH CARE" FORM. FORMS ARE REQUESTED FROM THE CORRECTIONS OFFICER. IF AN INMATE'S PROBLEM IS TOO URGENT TO WAIT, THE INMATE MUST ADVISE THE CORRECTIONS OFFICER. IF AN INMATE IS UNABLE TO READ OR WRITE, THE INMATE MUST REQUEST ASSISTANCE FROM THE CORRECTIONS OFFICER.
MEDICATION
THE FACILITY PHYSICIAN WILL DETERMINE BOTH PRESCRIPTION AND NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION AND SUPPLIES, WHICH ARE PERMITTED FOR USE IN THE FACILITY. MEDICATION WILL ONLY BE ADMINISTERED IN THE DOSAGE FORM AND AT THE TIME PRESCRIBED BY THE PHYSICIAN TREATING THE INMATE. INMATES WHO ARE ADMINISTERED MEDICATION OF A TYPE OR KIND WILL ONLY USE THAT MEDICATION FOR Its INTENDED PURPOSE. ANY ATTEMPT TO CONCEAL, HOARD, SELL, TRADE OR IN ANY MANNER ABUSE THE USE OF MEDICATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION OF THE PHYSICIAN REGARDING CONTINUED USE OF THE MEDICATION. DISCIPLINARY CHARGES MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST THE INMATE BY THE FACILITY FOR ANY ATTEMPT TO CONCEAL, HOARD, SELL, TRADE OR IN ANY MANNER ABUSE THE MEDICATION. MEDICATIONS PRESCRIBED ON AN "AS NEEDED" BASIS, WILL BE ISSUED UPON THE INMATE'S REQUEST AT THE PRESCRIBED TIME. (0630) (1100) (1600) (2300)
DENTAL CARE
ALL INMATES WILL BE PROVIDED WITH ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL DENTAL CARE FOR EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE. TO RECEIVE DENTAL CARE, AN INMATE MUST FILL OUT A "REQUEST FOR HEALTH CARE" FORM. INMATES WHO HAVE BEEN CONFINED FOR A CONTINUOUS PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS OR MORE WILL BE PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL DENTAL SERVICES, BOTH PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE, AS REQUIRED. THE MEDICAL PERSONNEL WILL MAKE REFERRALS FOR DENTAL APPOINTMENTS. EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE IS AVAILABLE TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS A DAY.
MENTAL HEALTH
AN IMATE MAY REQUEST COUNSELING OR OTHER PSYCHOLOGICAL TREATMENT BY FILLLING OUT A "REQUEST FOR HEALTH CARE" FORM. EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE.
ITEMS PERMITTED INTO MSJ
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION (CURRENT) (NEEDS APPROVAL OF FACILITY DOCTOR)
LIMIT OF $100.00 CASH OR MONEY ORDER. ACCEPTED DURING INITIAL
BOOKING OR VISITATION HOURS
* QUARTERS MAY BE DROPPED OFF DURING VISITATION HOURS FOR DRYERS AND WASHERS*
TWO (2) PAIRS OF GREY SWEATS (SOLID GREY) NO HOODS OR ZIPPERS.
ONE (1) PAIR OF PREDOMINATLY WHITE TENNIS SHOES.
ALL CLOTHING AND SHOES CLEAN AND FREE FROM DIRT,HOLES ETC....
THREE (3) BOOKS OR MAGAZINES MAY BE BROUGHT IN AT INITIAL BOOKING ONLY. ALL ARTICLES WILL BE DONATED TO THE FACILITY.
APPROVAL OF BOOKS AND MAGAZINES IS DONE BY ADMINISTRATOR OR
HIS DESIGNEE.
ALL MAIL ADDRESSED TO: INMATE NAME
OTTAWA COUNTY MSJ
1862 EAST PERRY STREET
PORT CLINTON OHIO 43452
VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
VIOLATIONS SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS MINOR,MAJOR OR SERIOUS ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
MINOR VIOLATIONS
INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO :
1. Failure to comply with any jailers orders CAN be escalated to MAJOR # 16
2. Unnecessary noise, such as arguing, shouting,whistling,pounding, rattling of doors,
walls or windows at anytime.
3. Failure to perform routine duties such as cleaning dormitories or personal hygiene
or making beds.
4. In dormitories all personal items will be kept in drawers on assigned bed.
5. Horseplay, teasing or verbally harassing another inmate, visitor or officer.
6. Talking or passing items to inmates in other dormitories.
7. Abuse of intercom.
8. Failure to wear complete uniform when out of bed.
9. Poor sanitation, such as throwing paper,food, trash on floor.
10. Bedding, linen removed from beds.
11. Sitting on tabletops,counter tops.
12. Possession of extra linen without prior consent from physician.
13. Failure to turn razor in within 15 minutes after being issued.
14. Being at officer counter without having business.
15. Having excess items from list of items permitted items.
16. Wearing headbands, bandannas or hair ties are prohibited.
17. Being in another inmate’s bed.
18. Swearing at an officer.
19. Keeping food items in any area after meals, except for commissary items.
20. Not abiding by restrictions while on disciplinary restrictions.
21. Failure to keep noise at a minimum after lockup has been announced.
22. Having more than $10.00 in inmates possession (Range Area)(Quarters Only)
PENALTY
INMATES MAY BE REPRIMANDED FOR MINOR VIOLATION. IF IT IS THE OPINION OF THE CORRECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR OR DESIGNEE THAT
THE REPRIMAND WILL NOT CORRECT THE INMATES BEHAVIOR, HE OR
SHE MAY DENY THE INMATES ANY OF HIS/HER PRIVILEGES. PRIVILEGES
SHALL NOT BE DENIED TO ANY INMATE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME NOT TO
EXCEED 48 HOURS OR 2 DAYS FOR EACH VIOLATION. A THIRD MINOR
VIOLATION CONSTITUTES A MAJOR VIOLATION AND WILL BE TREATED
AS SUCH.
MAJOR VIOLATIONS
1. Repeat of 3 minor violations.
2. Obscene gestures to staff, other inmates, or visitors.
3. Carelessness with tools and equipment.
4. Minor damage to facility or its property (under $25.00)
5. Lying to an officer.
6. Abusing commissary, visitation,telephone and recreation privileges.
7. Abusing food Services.
8. Attempting to control the behavior of other inmates through coercion, force, or threats
9. Assigning work to other inmates.
10. Throwing any item at any person.
11. Placing foreign matter into toilets, wash basins, shower drains or floor drains.
12. Disrupting religious services,medical services,food services or any other facility
programs.
13. Retention of any medication.
14. Writing on walls or scratching paint from wall or any other surface.
15. Possession of anything not on the list of permitted items or authorized by the facility
staff or items altered from their original purpose.
16. Obvious disregard of an officer’s order.
PENALTY
FOR ANY MAJOR VIOLATION,THE INMATE WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO THE
OTTAWA COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY WHERE HE/SHE WILL COMPLETE
THEIR REMAINING SENTENCE. THE INMATE MAY ALSO BE DENIED ANY OR
ALL PRIVILEGES FOR ANY MAJOR VIOLATION FOR A PERIOD OF TIME NOT
15 DAYS, AND/OR DISCIPLINARY ISOLATION NOT TO 15 DAYS.
SERIOUS VIOLATION
1. Repeat of 2 Major Violations.
2. Assault of another inmate or staff member, MAY BE LEGALLY CHARGED.
3. Escape, attempted escape, or aiding another in escape.
4. Possession of alcoholic beverages, or unauthorized drug or contraband
5. Threats of theft
6. Interfering with security operations in the facility.
7. Arson
8. Possession of a weapon, or chemical agent, or any other object, which has been
modified so that it may be used as a weapon.
9. Creating or inciting a riot.
10. Malicious destruction, alteration or misuse of Facility property (over $ 25.00 ) MAY
BE LEGALLY CHARGED.
PENALTY
FOR ANY SERIOUS VIOLATION, THE INMATE WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO THE OTTAWA COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY WHERE HE/SHE WILL
COMPLETE THEIR REMAINING SENTENCE. THE INMATE MAY ALSO BE
DENIED ANY OR ALL PRIVILEGES, FOR ANY SERIOUS VIOLATION, FOR A
PERIOD OF (30) DAYS,DISCIPINARY ISOLATION NOT TO EXCEED
(30) DAYS, AND/OR LOSS OF GOOD TIME WHERE APPLICABLE.
PRIVILEGES THAT CAN BE SUSPENDED
SOME OR ALL :
1. Entertainment (TV,games,books,etc)can have legal, religious and educational material
2. Commissary (except for personal hygiene items)
3. Visits by friends or family
4. Phone calls to friends and family (can have Attorney and Clergy calls)
5. Desserts
6. Facility Programs(If an inmate is restricted from these programs, it will be noted in
the Disciplinary report)
IF INMATE IS FOUND NOT GUILTY OF MAJOR OR SERIOUS VIOLATION WILL
BE RECONSIDERED BY THE CLASSIFICATION OFFICER TO BE SENT BACK TO THE MSJ FACILITY