Rule 5120:1-8-15 | Administrative segregation.
Full service jails shall comply with the following standards regarding administrative segregation.
(A) (Important) Each jail will have written policies and procedures that govern the administrative segregation of inmates from the general population.
(B) (Important) The use of administrative segregation as a penalty is prohibited.
(C) (Important) Administrative segregation will be employed to separate an inmate from the general population whenever one or more of the following exists:
(1) The inmate presents an inability to conform with established standards of behavior for general population.
(2) The inmate poses a threat to self, others, or the security of the jail.
(3) The inmate presents a need for protection as determined by the jail administrator or designee.
(4) The inmate is at risk of spreading a communicable disease.
(5) The jail administrator or designee has otherwise determined that such segregation is necessary and in the best interests of the inmate, staff, or the safe and secure operation of the jail.
(D) (Important) Within twenty-four hours of administrative segregation, the inmate will be provided with written documentation of the reason for confinement. The inmate will be provided an opportunity for a written or oral response to the jail administrator or designee, to be reviewed within seventy-two hours for determination of continued confinement.
(E) (Important) Inmates held in administrative segregation for thirty consecutive days will receive an administrative review by the jail administrator or designee. Subsequent reviews will be conducted every thirty days. Reviews will be documented.
(F) (Important) Inmates in administrative segregation will receive all privileges and rights unless the inmate poses a threat to the security of the jail or the health and welfare of him/herself or others. Any suspension or modification of privileges and/or rights will be documented.
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