Ohio Admin. Code 5120-9-23 - Escapes
(A) The department
of rehabilitation and correction responds to an inmate escape in a manner which
maximizes the safety of the general public while engaging in actions designed
to apprehend the escapee(s).
(B)
Each institution establishes a specific prevention, escape and apprehension
action plan which includes institution specific instructions for preventing an
escape, and in the event of an escape: reporting, containment and security of
the institution, mobilizing staff and information, formulating an action plan
to apprehend the escapee(s), returning to normal operations and
follow-up.
(C) In the event of an
escape, the institution immediately reports the escape to the Ohio state
highway patrol and other relevant local support agencies and submit a written
report to the director and or designee(s). Periodic updates will be provided to
the director and or designee(s) as instructed.
(D) An investigation of an attempted escape
or actual escape is
shall be done
completed to determine any security failures, staff
failures, and to identify any corrective actions required or already
taken.
(E) If an inmate who was
convicted of a felony offense of violence escapes, the office of victim
services, in accordance with division (H)(1) of section
5120.60 of the Revised
Code, shall notify each victim of the offense or offenses committed by
the inmate of the inmate's escape and, if applicable, the inmate's subsequent
apprehension. Notice shall be given as soon as
practicable after the escape and after the office identifies and locates the
victim or victims. The notice shall occur regardless of whether the victim is
registered for notification with the office of victim services, unless the
victim has specifically notified the office that the victim does not wish to
receive notices regarding the inmate. The office of victim services may give
the notice by telephone, in person, by e-mail, or by other electronic means. If
the office of victim services cannot locate a victim, the office shall send the
notice in writing to the victim's last known address. The office of
victim services may request the assistance of the prosecuting attorney of the
county in which the escaped inmate was convicted in identifying and locating a
victim required to receive notice under this paragraph.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 5120.01
Rule Amplifies: 5120.36, 5120.60
Prior Effective Dates: 01/20/1973, 05/15/2004, 12/01/2011
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