ADULT DETENTION CENTERS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

MARYLAND COMMISSION ON CORRECTIONAL STANDARDS

ADULT DETENTION

CENTERS

STANDARDS MANUAL

ADULT DETENTION CENTERS

Table of Contents

.01 SECURTIY AND INMATE CONTROL

A.

USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

B.

USE OF DEADLY FORCE -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

C.

EMERGENCY SECURITY PLANS --------------------------------------------------------------- 2

D.

EMERGENCY SECURITY PLANS AWARENESS -------------------------------------------- 4

E.

SECURITY EQUIPMENT --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

F.

SECURITY EQUIPMENT TRAINING ------------------------------------------------------------ 6

G.

INMATES EXERTING CONTROL ---------------------------------------------------------------- 6

H.

SUPERVISION OF INMATES ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

I.

POST ORDERS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

J.

SEARCH PROCEDURES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

K.

KEY CONTROL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

L.

TOOL CONTROL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

M. TRANSPORTATION OF INMATES --------------------------------------------------------------- 13

N.

INTAKE PROCEDURES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

O.

RELEASE PROCEDURES --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

P.

SPECIAL CONFINEMENT -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17

Q.

SEPARATION OF SEXES --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

.02 INMATE SAFETY

A.

FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

B.

INTERNAL FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION ------------------------------------------------------ 20

C.

DISASTER PLANS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21

D.

DISASTER PLANS AWARENESS ---------------------------------------------------------------- 23

E.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ------------------------------------------------------------ 24

F.

ROUTINE HEALTH SERVICES ----------------------------------------------------------------- 25

G.

RECEPTION MEDICAL SCREENING ---------------------------------------------------------- 25

H.

DISPENSING MEDICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------- 26

I.

ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS -------------------------------------------------------- 27

J.

CONTROL OF MEDICATIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------- 28

K.

CONTROL OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSTRUMENTS -------------------------------- 29

L.

MEDICAL TESTING ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30

M. LICENSING/CERTIFICATION --------------------------------------------------------------------- 31

N.

MEDICAL JUDGMENT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31

O.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 32

P.

RELEASE MEDICAL SCREENING --------------------------------------------------------------- 32

Q.

MOSHA INSPECTIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33

R.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES -------------------------------------------------------------------- 33

S.

NOTIFICATION OF NEXT OF KIN --------------------------------------------------------------- 34

.03 INMATE FOOD SERVICES

A.

MENU APPROVAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36

B.

FREQUENCY OF MEALS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36

C.

HEALTH INSPECTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37

D.

DIETARY HYGIENE PRACTICES ---------------------------------------------------------------- 37

E.

DIETARY MEDICAL SCREENING --------------------------------------------------------------- 38

F.

SPECIAL DIETS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38

G.

USE OF FOOD AS PUNISHMENT/REWARD ---------------------------------------------------39

H.

SUPERVISION OF FOOD SERVICES -------------------------------------------------------------39

I.

WEEKLY DIETARY SANITATION INSPECTIONS -------------------------------------------40

J.

KITCHEN UTENSILS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40

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.04 INMATE HOUSING AND SANITATION

A.

TOXIC, CAUSTIC AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS -------------------------------------- 42

B.

WEEKLY FACILITY SANITATION INSPECTIONS ---------------------------------------- 43

C.

GENERAL SANITATION REQUIREMENTS--------------------------------------------------- 43

D.

PERSONAL ACCOMMODATIONS------------------------------------------------------------- 44

E.

PERSONAL HYGIENE ARTICLES ------------------------------------------------------------ 44

F.

INMATE CLOTHING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45

G.

INMATES BEDDING AND LINEN ------------------------------------------------------------- 46

H.

INMATE LAUNDRY SERVICES ---------------------------------------------------------------- 47

I.

INMATE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ------------------------------------------------------- 47

.05 INMATE RIGHTS

A.

NON-DISCRIMINATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49

B.

PROTECTION FROM ABUSE --------------------------------------------------------------------- 49

C.

LEGAL MATTERS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 50

D.

RELIGIOUS PRACTICES --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52

E.

MAIL PRACTICES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 52

F.

INMATE ORIENTATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53

G.

CONVICTED INMATES/PROGRAM PARTICIPATION ------------------------------------ 54

H.

PRE-TRIAL INMATES/PROGRAM PARTICIPATION --------------------------------------- 55

I.

REGULAR EXERCISE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56

J.

INTERNAL COMPLAINT SYSTEM ------------------------------------------------------------- 56

K.

PERSONAL GROOMING --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57

L.

ACCESS TO MEDIA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58

M. HOUSING OF JUVENILES ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58

N.

VISITATION PRACTICES -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59

O.

GENERAL TELEPHONE USE --------------------------------------------------------------------- 60

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.06 CLASSIFICATION

A.

CLASSIFICATION PROCESS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 61

B.

CLASSIFICATION PROCESS AWARENESS -------------------------------------------------- 62

.07 HEARINGS

A.

FORMAL DISCIPLINARY HEARING PROCESS ---------------------------------------------- 64

B.

FORMAL DISCIPLINARY HEARING PROCESS AWARENESS ---------------------------65

.08 ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDKEEPING

A.

CONFIDENTIALITY OF CASE RECORDS ---------------------------------------------------- 66

B.

COMPUTATION OF SENTENCE CREDITS ---------------------------------------------------- 67

C.

MANAGEMENT OF INMATE FUNDS ---------------------------------------------------------- 67

D.

OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONS/ANNUAL REVIEW --------------------------------------------- 68

E.

CASE RECORDS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 69

F.

BACKGROUND CHECKS--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 70

G.

TRAINING------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 71

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MARYLAND COMMISSION ON CORRECTIONAL STANDARDS

STANDARDS, COMPLIANCE CRITERIA, AND COMPLIANCE EXPLANATIONS FOR

ADULT DETENTION CENTERS

.01 SECURITY AND INMATE CONTROL

The maintenance and provision for the secure management of a facility is essential for the public safety, well-being of correctional personnel, and that of the inmate population. Without control, all other programs and services cannot function properly. The primary consideration in facility administration is preserving order and security.

A. USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE

The managing official shall have a written policy governing the use of physical force, which includes a provision for written reports of all instances of the use of physical force, and which shall include, but not be limited to the following:

(1) Instances of justifiable self-defense;

(2) Protection of others;

(3) Protection of property; and,

(4) Prevention of escape.

Compliance Criteria

Written policy inclusive of all elements (1 - 4). Reports of use, if any.

Compliance Explanation

Physical force is to be used only to the degree necessary to prevent inmates from harming themselves and others, destroying property, escaping, physically resisting lawful commands, and threatening the order of the facility. Under no circumstances is physical force to be used as punishment or discipline. It must only be used as a last resort and be in accordance with statutory authority. All instances of the use of force must be documented and submitted to the managing official no later than the conclusion of the tour of duty. All injured persons must receive prompt medical treatment.

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USE OF DEADLY FORCE

The managing official shall have a written policy, governing the use of deadly force to prevent escape or manage an immediate danger to life situation, which shall include provisions for formal investigation of all instances of use of deadly force and submission of written reports for supervisory review.

Compliance Criteria

Written policy inclusive of all elements. Reports of use and investigation, if any.

Compliance Explanation

Deadly force is to be used only after other actions have been found ineffective, unless the staff person believes that a person's life is immediately threatened or to prevent an escape. Only trained and authorized personnel are to initiate deadly force. All instances of the use of deadly force must be documented and submitted to the managing official for thorough investigation prior to the conclusion of the tour of duty. All injured persons must receive prompt medical treatment.

EMERGENCY SECURITY PLANS

The managing official shall have written emergency plans for riots, disturbances, hostage-taking, escapes, bomb threats, adverse employee job actions, and other such circumstances, which include provisions for:

(1) Documented coordination with appropriate responding agencies and organizations;

(2) Specific description of staff duties and responsibilities, including record keeping of all significant activities;

(3) The placement and housing of inmates within the facility and at alternate sites when the facility or portions thereof are rendered uninhabitable;

(4) Availability and use of an emergency communications system in urgent, special, or unusual conditions;

(5) Designation of an appropriate location to serve as an operations center during the emergency; and,

(6) Specification of the requirements to ensure command and control of the situation.

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