Ohio Admin. Code 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.
Replaces: 5120:1-8-15
Notes
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 5120.01, 5120.10
Rule Amplifies: 5120.10
Prior Effective Dates: 01/02/1981, 06/02/1986, 09/21/1998, 02/21/2003, 04/20/2014
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