37 Pa. Code § 95.224 - Inmate rules and staff procedures

The following are the minimum requirements applicable to inmate rules and staff procedures:

(1) Written local policy must specify inmate rules that insure the security, control, safety and orderly administration of the county prison. These rules must indicate to both inmates and staff what inmate behavior is unacceptable and the consequences of unacceptable behavior.

(2) Written local policy must specify that inmates and staff have access to inmate rules. New or revised inmate rules shall be disseminated to staff and inmates prior to implementation.

(3) Written local policy must specify procedures that direct staff in the operation and maintenance of the county prison. The procedures must contain general and specific instructions for each duty post for the prison. The instructions must include the methods, techniques and time frames necessary to perform the duties of a particular duty post.

(4) Written local policy must specify procedures that direct staff in the event of fire emergencies, escapes and riots. These procedures must direct staff as to what actions are to be performed in a given duty assignment or duty post in these situations. These procedures must instruct staff as to the methods, techniques and time frames necessary to carry out the assigned duties.

(5) Written local policy must specify that operation and maintenance procedures and emergency procedures be disseminated to staff prior to implementation. Staff shall have ongoing access to these procedures.

(6) Written local policy must specify that inmate rules and staff procedures be reviewed by the prison administration on an annual basis. This review must determine if updates are necessary due to operational changes, changes in the law, constitutional standards or recognized professional standards. The annual review and updates shall be documented.

Notes

37 Pa. Code § 95.224

The provisions of this § 95.224 readopted May 18, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 1619; amended October 10, 2008, effective 10/13/2009, 38 Pa.B. 5627.

The provisions of this § 95.224 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 186); and section 3(3) and (4) of the act of December 27, 1965 (P. L. 1237, No. 502) (61 P. S. § 460.3(3) and (4)).

This section cited in 37 Pa. Code § 95.220b (relating to scope).