N.H. Admin. Code § Cor 410.09 - Temporary Confinement of a Resident to Cell (TCC)
(a)
When a resident becomes so hostile or agitated that opening the cell door might
result in a violent incident, he or she shall be temporarily confined to his or
her cell (TCC).
(b) The shift
supervisor shall be notified immediately of the TCC.
(c) The shift supervisor or designee shall,
upon notice of the TCC:
(1) Speak with the
resident in an attempt to resolve the situation;
(2) Review the situation, including talking
with any witnesses;
(3) Advise the
warden or chief of security if the situation is not resolved within 2 hours;
and
(4) Call a behavioral health
worker if needed.
(d) If
the TCC continues beyond one day, the warden or director shall evaluate whether
the circumstances outlined in (a) above continue to be present and make a
decision thereupon each day whether to continue the status.
(e) A classification evaluation shall be
convened within 3 days if the behavior of the resident does not allow him or
her to be released from the cell by that time.
(f) Use of TCC shall be documented in an
incident report. Any limitations on property shall be documented and justified
on the TCC log and no property or furnishing shall be removed unless the
resident is destroying property, attempts to set fire to those items, is
assaultive, or self-destructive. The clothes of the resident shall not to be
removed unless absolutely necessary. The underwear of the resident shall not to
be removed unless the warden or designee finds that in light of the condition
of the resident the underwear might be used by the resident to harm himself or
herself or others. Any limitations on clothing shall be documented and
justified on the TCC log.
(g) No
resident shall be placed in a cell bare of any furnishings without an immediate
referral and evaluation by behavioral health, and the condition shall continue
only so long as is necessary.
(h)
Residents in temporary cell confinement shall not be let out of their cells for
the ordinary recreation, showers, or other activities enjoyed by residents who
are compliant. Since this status poses a serious hardship on a resident, it
shall continue only for the period of time necessary to insure the safety of
the resident or others.
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