The purpose of this handbook is to provide you with the general rules and regulations which you are expected to follow while you are confined in this facility. They are designed to give you a better understanding and to help you cope with life inside a jail setting, as well as explaining what is expected of you.

You are expected to conduct yourself in an orderly and mature manner, with due respect for the rights of others.

Unless written notification is provided to the contrary, the rules contained in this handbook are in full effect. It is each inmate's responsibility to read their handbook and be aware of any policy and procedure changes announced or posted in the dayrooms. Ignorance of a rule or procedure does not excuse you from possible disciplinary action.

The employees of the Dearborn County Law Enforcement Center are responsible for the safekeeping, care, and custody of all inmates. Each inmate will be treated with fairness and respect and in return you are expected to obey the rules and regulations.

The purpose of this facility is to detain those individuals who are awaiting trial and to house and secure those inmates who are sentenced by a court. In carrying out this function, employees are directed and expected to treat each inmate in a humane manner. All inmates, irrespective of race, religion, creed, national origin, or sex will be treated equally.

No member of the jail staff had anything to do with your being incarcerated in this facility and until you are legally discharged, it is our task to insure that you live in an orderly fashion in accordance with the rules of this facility. All violations by an inmate will be made a permanent part of your jail file. These files may be forwarded to the Prosecutor and/or the Judge before whom you will be tried.

Periodic revisions may be made to this handbook as needed or as policy change requires. All changes will be made available to the inmate population as well as the staff, as they are developed and implemented.

You are expected to govern yourself by the basic rules of common sense and decency and have proper regard for other inmates, personnel, and property in this facility.

I hope you will make the best of your stay here and make full use of the programs which are explained in this handbook.

Our philosophy provides for the safety of the community, the security of the facility and the welfare of the staff and the inmates. Our operations shall comply with the Indiana Jail Standards.

Our primary function is to safely and securely detain both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. The staff understands that, although inmates are subject to deprivations resulting merely from confinement, their role is not to inflict punishment, but to give the inmates the opportunity to make their period of confinement as productive as possible.

Although most inmates here are short-term pre-trial detainees, staff shall encourage each individual to take advantage of opportunities provided for educational, health and personal self improvements. In this way, staff contributes to making the inmate's return to the community as positive and productive as possible. This goal can be realized only through the concerted efforts of all staff members.

The effective operations of this facility are dependent on a motivated, well trained staff who continually strive to improve both their individual job performance and their area of responsibility. To encourage professional growth, staff is provided with training. To facilitate effective operations, the staff is encouraged to actively contribute to management decisions through regular meetings designed for problem solving and proposing improvements.

Employees shall protect inmate rights, both civil and criminal, which include:

1. FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, DISABILITIES, OR POLITICAL BELIEFS.
2. EQUAL ACCESS TO PROGRAMS AND WORK ASSIGNMENTS AND INVOLVEMENT IN DECISIONS ON CLASSIFICATION STATUS.
3. PROTECTION FROM PERSONAL ABUSE, CORPORAL PUNISHMENT, PERSONAL INJURY, DISEASE, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR HARASSMENT.
4. FREEDOM FROM REPRISALS OR PENALTIES AS A RESULT OF SEEKING ADMINISTRATIVE OR JUDICIAL REDRESS.

1.1The Classification Board uses the Objective Jail Classification System and evaluates the following when classifying inmates:

1. Your current behavior/attitude
2. Your criminal history
3. Your current charge(s)
4. Your past behavior at this facility
5. The needs of this facility

1.2Classification levels are:

1. Intake
2. General Population
   • Level 3-4 Maximum Security
   • Level 5 - 6 Medium Security
   • Level 6 - 8- Minimum Security
   • Level 9- Low Security (Road Crew)
3. Disciplinary Segregation
   • Level 1- 23 hour Lockdown
   • Level 2- Maximum Security
4. Administrative Segregation
5. Protective Custody

1.3You are first housed in the intake area and generally will stay there no longer than 72 hours. If the jail is at capacity, you may stay longer or be given the opportunity to voluntarily go to housing that may be different than your classification status. The Classification Board will use the classification system to assign your initial housing area.

1.4You are given privileges according to your classification level.

1.5Inmate workers are chosen by the Classification Board and must be of at least a Level 5 to be eligible to apply.

1.6If you think you need protective custody, tell a staff member and we will do what is necessary for your protection. When in protective custody, Certain privileges may be limited as needed for your protection.

1.7You may ask to discuss your classification status with the Classification Board. This Board meets as needed.

1.8The staff reserves the right to move you anywhere in this facility or any other detention facility in Indiana.

1.9Inmates shall have the following privileges according to classification:

Level 1:

• Wear color coded jumpsuits, no other clothing allowed (exchanged every other day at minimum).
• Twenty-three hours lockdown in cell.
• One hour total recreation per day out of cell (this includes shower and phone usage) time to be determined by Jail staff.
• No television
• No ice
• No commissary
• Indigent products, one pencil, paper, envelopes, and one religious book.
• Towel and washcloth issued only when showering, then returned.
• Meals eaten in cell
• No visitation except for attorney of record and clergy.
• No library
• Not eligible for programming.
• Mail
• Classification level reviewed after 10 days for initial classification; after sanction for those housed for discipline.
• Certain exceptions may be made at the discretion of the jail staff.

Level 2:

• Wear color coded jumpsuits; socks, t-shirt, underwear, and bra allowed (washed on scheduled days)
• One hour of recreation
• No television*
• No ice
• No Library
• Towel and washcloth issued only when showering, then returned.
• No visits (excluding clergy and attorney)*
• Not eligible for programming.
• Mail
• Classification level reviewed after 15 days
• Certain exceptions may be made at the discretion of the jail staff.

Level 3:

• Commissary twice per week*
• One hour of recreation daily
• Library
• ice*
• Video Visitation
• Regular uniforms and laundry schedule
• Not eligible for programming
• Classification level reviewed after 30 days

Level 4:

• Commissary twice per week.*
• One hour of recreation daily.
• Library
• ice*
• Video Visitation
• Limited television channels and/or times.
• Not eligible for programming.
• Classification level reviewed after 45 days

Level 5:

• Commissary three times per week (not offered in maximum security)*
• One hour of recreation daily
• Library
• ice
• Video Visitation
• Full television access.
• Eligible for programming

Levels 6, 7 & 8:

• Commissary three times per week (not offered in maximum security)*
• One hour of recreation daily
• Library
• ice
• Video Visitation
• Full television access.
• Eligible for programming
• Eligible to apply for Inmate Worker Status

Level 9:

• Full privileges allowed

1.10Reclassification may be done at any time based on behavior, change in legal status, medical status or upon inmate request.

1.11*Some modifications may be made for the female dorms, due to housing considerations.

2.1Each day your cell will be inspected to make sure it is clean and neat. At the time of the inspection you will come out of your cell and sit at the dayroom table until the officer has finished and gives you permission to re-enter. While we attempt to give you privacy at this facility, there is no expectation of privacy. Any area of this facility is subject to search at any time with or without your presence or con- sent.

2.2Your bed must be made for inspections and any other time you are not laying or sleeping on your bunk. Linen and blankets should be tucked under the end of both sides of the mattress to make a firm, flat surface.

2.3Each day you must clean your living area. You will be provided with cleaning supplies each day. Sweep and mop all floors, clean your toilet, sink, desk and shelves. Dayroom areas should be cleaned as well. Wipe off tables, railings, steps, vents, drains, showers, windows, shelves, and walls. Nothing except your shoes and a facility container may be under your bed. All items in your room, with the exception of uniforms, bedding, towel and washcloth, must fit into the facility container for inspection. Any additional property may be confiscated and placed in your personal property.

2.4Do not cover vents. This is essential in providing you with fresh air. Do not cover lights. We must be able to view your living areas at all times. Do not cover sprinkler heads or smoke detector boxes.

2.5Do not use any article for anything other than what it was designed. Any altered items will be confiscated and may be discarded.

2.6You may not block windows, doorways, or stairways with anything. Nothing is to be placed in windowsills or short walls.

2.7Lockdown times vary for each area. When nighttime lockdown is called, you will stand next to the door of their cell for the inmate count. You will stand in this position until told again to lockdown, at which time you will enter your cell for the night.

2.8Inmates in dorm areas will stand by their bunks until told to go to bed. Once in your bunks you are not to get up unless told to by an officer, use of the restroom, or an emergency.

2.9"Shakedowns" are searches for prohibited property and/or contraband. They are done as needed and include the living area, your person, and your property.

Remember, you should have no expectation of privacy while in this facility.

2.10Tobacco pouches are available for purchase. Any alteration of the pouches will result in the loss of purchasing them.

2.11You may not keep food, other than commissary items, in your cell or in the dayroom.

2.12No sitting or standing on tables, chairs, or shelves. No sitting on anything other than chairs.

2.13Do not put your feet on the walls, coolers or hot water containers.

2.14Do not throw trash on the floors or in the toilets. Put it in the trash containers provided.

2.15You may not keep trash containers in you cell.

2.16Do not bring bedding into the dayroom.

2.17Intercoms are installed for emergencies and infrequent contact with the jail officer. They may not be used for minor questions or comments. Reserve these issues for the jail officer when making daily rounds in your area.

2.18Do not leave commissary items in the dayroom. Items left in the dayroom will be disposed of during the nighttime guard tours.

2.19Nothing should be left on the television or the TV shelf, except a TV guide and the remote.

2.20Dayroom TV channels will be determined by majority vote. TV volume will be determined by staff.

2.21Do not hang/stick papers/pictures on walls, bunks, etc.

3.1It is your responsibility to keep yourself clean by showering and brushing your teeth daily.

3.2You may not give or receive tattoos. Tattoos done in the jail are very dangerous due to the lack of proper sanitary conditions and proper instruments. Serious infections can occur from improper tattooing, including Hep C/HIV.

3.3You will not have tattooing paraphernalia in your possession.

3.4Wearing make-up (store bought or homemade) is prohibited.

3.5Haircuts are scheduled by area Sergeant. They are offered once per month.

4.1Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a serious life-threatening disease. It attacks the body's ability to fight off infection and disease. AIDS victims become susceptible to serious infections and rare illnesses, which would not usually affect healthy individuals with normal immune mechanisms. AIDS is caused by a virus known as HIV 1 and HIV 2.

4.2Transmission of this virus is presently known to be passed to others by:

• Sexual contact
• Shared use of hypodermic needles or tattooing devices
• Transmission from infected mother to a newborn child

4.3Since the above noted means of transmission involve inmate contact of a sexual nature or direct bloodstream injection, you, as an individual clearly control the major risks of infection.

4.4The risk of contracting AIDS can be reduced by:

• Not having sex while in this facility
• Not sharing needles for injection of drugs or for tattooing
• Not sharing a person's razor or other health or sanitary devices

4.5Casual or close household contact does not transmit AIDS.

4.6In general, the goal is to avoid contact with other individual's body fluids, such as: semen, blood, saliva, urine and feces.

4.7A blood test has been developed that will determine if an individual has been exposed to the AIDS virus. This test is available through the County Health

Department.

4.8Testing in this facility will be limited to those individuals in the high risk category, who display symptoms of the disease. This will be done under the direction of the Jail Physician.

5.1You may not wear your own clothing except for those bought through commissary.

5.2At the written request of your attorney and approved by the judge, you will be allowed to wear your own clothing during trials.

5.3You must wear your complete facility issued uniform when you are out of your dayroom. Staff may approve exceptions. When you are outside of your cell, you must wear at least an approved t-shirt, shorts, and shoes. Sweat- shirts and long-johns are not to be worn out of the dayroom area unless under your uniform. Sweatpants and sweatshirts are not to be worn to court!

5.4Females may have four white sports bras in their possession. Pregnant women or females with medical problems may have their own bra that has been approved by the medical staff. No underwire bras will be allowed.

5.5Laundry is done according to the schedule provided.

5.6Personal laundry and uniforms will be placed in the mesh bag and called on the assigned days.

5.7All bedding must be turned in on the indicated laundry days. All knots must be untied.

5.8Laundry schedule will be on the kiosk in the dayrooms.

6.1Toilet articles bought from commissary:

1 toothbrush

1 plastic toothbrush container

2 tubes of toothpaste

1 comb

4 drinking cups- 3 for storage, 1 for drinking

2 bars of soap

1 plastic soap container

Up to 10 total aspirin, Tylenol, sinus meds and/or ibuprofen

1 bag of cough drops

2 deodorants

2 bottles of shampoo

2 bottles of conditioner

1 shaving cream

1 ink pen

1 hair gel

Article issued: These must be returned upon release.

1 towel and 1 washcloth

1 roll of toilet paper

1 Cup and 1 spork

Razors will be passed out, see kiosk for schedule.

6.2Clothing items bought from commissary:

1 sweatshirt and/or 1 pair of sweatpants

1 pair of long johns (shirt and pants)

1 gym shorts

4 undershirts

4 pair of underwear

4 pair of socks

1 pair of gym shoes

4 bras

6 pair of panties

Clothing issued:

2 pants

2 shirts

1 pair of shower shoes (JCAP is given 2^nd pair of tan colored sandals)

1 jumpsuit (Levels 1 & 2)

Clothing must be kept neatly folded in property container, on shelf, or on hook.

Personal:

1 plastic religious medallion on standard plastic chain no longer than 18" long.

1 silicone Wedding band (No stones or gems) Some rings will not be allowed based on security concerns. All jewelry will be approved by the area sergeant prior to being handed out.

6.3Bedding issued:

1 mattress

1 wool blanket

1 sheet

6.4Paper goods:

Total of 6 books

1 puzzle book

1 religious book

Legal papers- may be limited for safety reasons

You may have other educational/religious materials, as approved by a supervisor.

6.5Miscellaneous:

2 decks of cards

Eyeglasses or contacts

Contact lens solution and lens container

Dentures with case

Prosthetic devices approved by the medical staff.

6.6You must discard, release or ask that extra personal property be placed in your property box.

6.7Jail property must be kept in good condition and returned when you are released. Allowances are made for normal wear and tear. You will be required to reimburse the jail for intentional misuse or destruction; your commissary money and/or phone cards may be withheld until the debt is satisfied. You may also be charged criminally or through jail disciplinary procedures. Report all damages to staff as soon as they occur or are noticed or they will be your responsibility.

6.8You must release all personal property prior to your release if you have been sentenced to the Indiana Department of Corrections. The DOC, male and female, will not accept anything other than court paperwork and/or a picture ID; NO EXCEPTIONS! Anything taken to DOC will be discarded when you arrive at DOC. It will NOT be put in your personal property.

6.9If you are a pre-trial detainee or a sentenced misdemeanant, you may release your personal property. You must keep one set of clothing to wear out upon your release. (Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the staff).

6.10Outgoing mail must be mailed out; it cannot be released.

6.11To release your property, fill out a Property Release Form on the kiosk.

6.12Release of property must be done during normal business hours any day of the week. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Shift Supervisor.

6.13Property left at the jail will be discarded 30 days after your release. You must make arrangements to have your property picked up prior to you leaving the jail.

6.14Money will only be released for emergencies. This must be approved by the

Jail Commander. Proof of the emergency is required (i.e disconnect notice, collection agency letter, etc.).

7.1Meals are served three times per day. If you are out for court, etc. a meal will be saved for you (within a safe amount of time).

7.2Menus are planned to meet or exceed standards set by the National Academy of Science, Food, and Nutrition Board and are approved by a licensed dietician.

7.3No food is allowed from outside the jail.

7.4You may not save food from meals to eat later.

7.5Special diets are prepared as directed by the medical staff.

7.6You may not trade food. You may not eat food from anyone else's tray for any reason.

8.1You may use the telephone inside your dayroom. Calls are made collect, by using a pre-paid phone card, or by an outside party setting up an account with our phone provider.

8.2You may purchase pre-paid phone cards from the vending machine with your commissary account or an outside party may purchase phone time in the lobby.

8.3Any inmate caught stealing phone cards/numbers may be charged with theft.

Phone privileges may then be suspended indefinitely.

8.4Phone calls are limited to 15 minutes in length. The control room officer may also limit your outgoing calls for other inmates' needs or jail needs.

8.5You may not make third party calls.

8.6Phone calls may be recorded and reviewed by staff, except those to attorneys.

8.7Inmates found misusing or abusing the phones or phone system or conducting criminal activity by way of the phones or phone system will be placed in the DDU or holding pending disciplinary action.

8.8Any complaints about the phones or phone service will be addressed by our phone provider.

8.9Incoming phone calls are not permitted.

8.10Messages will not be accepted or delivered to inmates through staff, voicemail is available, see kiosk for details.

9.1You may send as many letters out as you want, if you can pay for the postage.

9.2If you are indigent, you will be provided with two envelopes, paper, and a pencil every other week. The envelopes will be stamped after they are sent out and indigent status is verified.

9.3The staff may inspect all outgoing mail, except privileged mail. Incoming mail is opened and scanned into the kiosk under your name. Money Orders found in mail will be placed on your commissary account, cash money is not allowed to be mailed in.

9.4All outgoing mail must be placed under your door or in the proper container after nighttime lockdown and before the first guard tour.

9.5Mail service is not available on weekends and holidays

9.6Only first class mail is available. There will be an additional postage charge for all large envelopes, postage must be paid before it is mailed out.

9.7You may not correspond with other inmates in this facility or the Dearborn County Juvenile Center without permission.

9.8Third party mail is not permitted.

9.9You may request to correspond with inmates in other facilities by filling out a

Request to Correspond Form. Not all requests will be approved. Not all facilities honor these requests.

9.10All mail must have a return address in the left corner of the envelope on both incoming and outgoing mail. The address of this facility is:

Dearborn County Law Enforcement Center

301 W. High Street

Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Mail will not be accepted or sent out without this required information.

9.11Written correspondence mailed in to inmates must fall under the following guidelines:

1. Regular family photographs are allowed; no Polaroids or

computer generated photos. All individuals in the photos must be fully clothed.

1. Homemade cards of any kind are not allowed.
2. Construction paper of any kind is not allowed.
3. Any matter of a character tending to incite murder, arson,

riot, or any form of violence or physical harm to any person, or any ethnic, gender, racial, religious, orientation, or other group will not be allowed.

Note: With the exception of privileged mail, all mail will be scanned and emailed to you through the kiosk. Privileged mail is mail from government officials, courts, or attorneys.

9.12Any incoming mail that falls outside of the above guidelines will be considered unauthorized mail and will be evaluated by the Shift Supervisor and/or higher authority. You will be notified in writing of any action taken. Any mail that is determined to be unauthorized will be returned to sender, placed in your property, or held as evidence if criminal charges are warranted.

9.13Books will only be accepted if mailed directly from a publisher. If they are sent through regular mail they will be placed in your property or returned to sender.

9.14Once you have left this facility any first class mail received for you will be returned to sender.

9.15Books become the property of the jail. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of a supervisor.

10.1Regular visitation hours are daily from 9am to 11am / 230pm to 4pm / 5pm to 8pm.

10.2The number of visits you get depends on your classification level.

10.3Visitors on probation/parole are approved for regular visits only.

10.4There will be no conjugal visits.

10.5Visitors' personal property is subject to search and seizure. This also applies to visiting professionals. Visitors may never give anything directly to inmates. All items brought in must be approved by the jail staff. Any refusal by the visitors to be searched or have their property searched shall be sufficient cause to deny the visit.

10.6Jail staff do what is necessary to ensure that no contraband or prohibited property is passed between visitors and inmates. Anyone caught trafficking with an inmate will have the visit cancelled and may have criminal charges filed.

10.7Members of the criminal justice system and approved professional visitors may visit at any reasonable time, if staff and space are available.

10.8Visits may be cancelled when necessary for the safety and security of the jail.

10.9Former inmates (from any facility) are not permitted to visit current inmates unless 30 days have passed since their release or prior written approval is obtained from the Jail Commander.

11.1The medical staff will schedule you to see the staff doctor or dentist when necessary. You may request to see a member of the medical staff by filling out an Inmate Medical Request Slip, available on the kiosk.

11.2You may not have any medication except that which has been approved or pre- scribed by the medical staff, or what is available through commissary.

11.3You may not have any medication and/or medical devices in your housing area unless it has been approved by the medical staff.

11.4All inmates will be paying for over the counter medications with the exception of indigent inmates. Over the counter medications are those that are not prescribed but is approved by the medical staff. You may keep up to 10 total aspirin, Tylenol, sinus meds and Ibuprofen purchased from commissary. Having more than 10 each of these pills in your possession is a rule violation.

11.5Counseling services are available through the medical staff.

11.6For any medical emergency contact your control room officer.

11.7Medical Co-payment:

3-9-1-1 Section 1

A person confined to the Dearborn County Jail, except as provided in Section 2 and 3, shall be required to make a co-payment in the amount of fifteen (\$15) dollars for each provision of any of the following services:

1. Dental visits
2. Physician visits
3. Mental Health

Ten (\$10) will be charged for Nurse services and eight (\$8) dollars will be charged each prescription and each refill.

3-9-1-2 Section 2 Section 1 does not apply to those who:

1. Maintains a policy of insurance from private medical coverage:
   1. Medical care
   2. Dental care
   3. Eye care
   4. Any other health care related service provided said inmate pro-

vides complete and accurate information to allow the health care provider to file a claim for services rendered.

1. Is willing to pay for the person's medical care.

3-9-1-3 Section 3

A person confined at the Dearborn County Jail is not required to make a co- payment if:

1. The inmate does not have commissary funds at the time of service and the inmate does not have commissary funds within thirty days after

medical service is provided.

1. The service is provided in an emergency.
2. The service is provided as a result of an injury received at the Dearborn

County Jail, or...

1. The service is provided at the request of the Sheriff or Jail Commander.

3-9-1-4 Section 4

Only the original filing of specific prescription shall be charged a co-payment for the medical service. All refills ordered when the original prescription was written shall constitute one service.

3-9-1-5 Section 5

If the original call for medical services is initiated by the Sheriff or Jail

Commander, follow up care for the same illness or injury will not require a co- payment.

3-9-1-6 Section 6

Inmates at the Dearborn County Jail will never be refused medical treatment be- cause of the inability to pay. The transaction shall be carried on the books for a thirty (30) day period, an adjustment entry shall be made to negate the medical billing transaction within the thirty (30) day period. If the inmate receives money, the outstanding co-payment shall be deducted prior to any commissary order being processed. Co-payments for medical services shall be deducted prior to any monies being released to the inmate for bail or any other purpose.

11.8Notice: In May, 2005, Indiana law allows a court to order a county jail inmate to reimburse a county for all or a portion of medical care expenses incurred by the county in providing medical care to an inmate as a term of a sentence unless the inmate is acquitted or the charges are dismissed.

11.9All jail staff have been trained in dispensing medication.

12.1This facility does not discriminate against any recognized religious beliefs or practices.

12.2Clergy with proper identification may visit Monday thru Friday during normal business hours. Times may be limited due to regular visitation.

12.3Religious materials may be left for the inmate and do not become property of the jail. The materials must be screened by the jail staff prior to the inmate receiving them.

12.4Opposite sex contact clergy visits will not be allowed, unless supervised by a jail officer.

12.5There will be no group sessions, unless arranged and approved by the Jail

Commander.

12.6Clergy may be refused at any time for security reasons.

12.7Chaplain services are available upon request.

13.1You may buy a variety of items from commissary. Some commissary items will be delivered once a week, other items may be purchased from the vending machines located in the facility. These items may be purchased as your classification level allows.

13.2Each area goes to commissary on different days and times. Listen for the announcement in your area.

13.3Bulk commissary (items that cannot be purchased from the vending machines) will be delivered on Thursdays. Exceptions may be made for holidays or for security reasons.

13.4Money can be placed on your account by going to ddvending.com and following the process to place money on your account. Any money that comes in with you when you first arrive at this facility will be placed on your account during the booking process.

13.5Commissary prices are posted on the order forms and on the vending machines.

These prices are determined by the vending company.

13.6Commissary orders may be placed on the kiosk in your dayroom. Items/prices may be changed depending on the vendor's supplies.

13.7If you are out of the building during commissary delivery. Your order will be held for you at the discretion of the facility.

13.8There is no credit on commissary.

13.9You may not buy commissary for other inmates.

13.10Check your order before you leave the commissary area. No adjustments will be made after you leave the area. If you are purchasing phone cards from the vending machine an officer must witness the purchase to avoid false claims of not receiving the item. If you do lose money in a machine report it to an officer immediately so that the vending company can be notified.

13.11You may not have excess commissary in your cell. All items must fit into the property container provided to each inmate. Excess commissary will be removed from your cell. You may lose commissary privilege's until the excess amount is depleted.

13.12Packaging from commissary items must be discarded.

14.1Programs may include, but are not limited to: Library, Life After Incarceration, GED classes, Freedom 101, Substance Abuse/Addiction programs and Recreation. Information about these programs may be obtained from any officer.

14.2If you damage or steal program materials, you will be required to pay for them.

You may also lose program privileges.

14.3In the library, there are books for you to read. You are responsible for the condition of these reading materials if you check them out.

14.4You may only check out reading materials after you have returned previously checked out materials. Reading materials mailed for a particular inmate will be held and given to that inmate first.

14.5Any abuse of library will result in the loss of this privilege.

14.6You will be given some notice to get ready for any given program. If you are not ready by that time, you will lose that programming for the day.

14.7Once in programming, you will not be allowed to leave for anything other than visitation, court or medical call. Restroom trips are allowed however, if you leave you will not be allowed back.

14.8You are responsible for any fees involved in taking the GED test.

14.9Inmates are permitted to take a cup of water to recreation. No drink substitutes or food is allowed.

14.10Any misuse of exercise equipment, graffiti, or the passing of notes will result in the loss of recreation privileges.

14.11Inmates requesting to return to their cell/housing area may be permitted to do so, however they will be searched and they will not be permitted to return to the recreation area.

15.1Law library is available through the kiosk.

16.1Arrangements for a wedding will be initiated and completed by the inmate and the area sergeant. Request to Be Married forms are available through the control room officer.

16.2Inmates will bear all costs associated including: license, blood tests, etc.

16.3Inmates will never be allowed to leave the facility for a wedding.

16.4All ceremonies will be done through the glass not allowing any contact.

16.5Cameras or recording devices are prohibited.

17.1While you are held here, you will meet a variety of people. If you are threatened, assaulted, or feel intimidated or unsafe, tell a staff member. We will do what is necessary to protect you. For your own protection, do not discuss your charges with other inmates.

18.1You will be searched before leaving and upon return to this facility.

18.2You will be required to wear shackles and/or belly chains with handcuffs for any transport. Exceptions may be made for disabilities or medical reasons.

18.3You are not permitted to make any phone calls or have another inmate make a phone call for you prior to you leaving the facility. Your appointment will be cancelled if we find that this has occurred.

18.4When being transported, you will be permitted to take the following items:

• Papers needed for the appointment or for court
• Eyeglasses

18.5You must be in full uniform.

18.6All personal items should be locked in your cell before you leave, unless you have a roommate. When both of you are out of your dayroom, the door to your cell should be locked.

18.7There will be no contact between you and family or friends during any transport.

19.1Prohibited property shall mean property other than contraband, that the Jail

Commander does not permit an inmate to possess.

19.2Contraband shall mean property in the inmate's possession which is in violation of Indiana and/or federal laws or statutes.

19.3If you are found to have prohibited property or contraband, you will be subject to disciplinary action and/or criminal charges. Contraband and prohibited property will be confiscated and either kept for evidence, used for training purposes, or destroyed.

19.4Introduction of contraband/prohibited property into this facility is a Class A

Misdemeanor for all parties involved.

20.1You may be disciplined for breaking rules listed in this handbook, any posted rule by the Jail Commander, or for breaking any law. If you break the law, you may also be charged criminally.

20.2There are two kinds of rule violations: Minor & Major

1. Minor violations interfere with the orderly operations of the facility,

but do not immediately threaten the safety and security of inmates, staff, or visitors.

Minor violations include:

1. Profanity, derogatory remarks, or gesturing to visitors or

inmates.

2. Making unnecessary noises, such as shouting, whistling or

pounding on doors or windows, unless it is an emergency.

3. Not doing routine duties, such as cleaning.
4. Not wearing your complete uniform when out of your dayroom

area or wearing your uniform improperly. Uniforms and clothing may not be altered in any way. See 5.3 for exceptions for recreation.

5. Horseplay or teasing another inmate.
6. Taking unauthorized items to recreation, visitation, programs, or

courts.

7. Unauthorized non-physical communication between dayrooms, including gestures.
8. Sitting on dayroom tables or any other object other than a stool

or chair. You may sit on the floor.

9. Putting your feet on the walls.
10. Not following any of the guidelines in this handbook.
11. Bringing bedding, towels, etc. into the dayroom.
12. Possessing extra issued clothing and/or bedding.
13. Possessing non-threatening prohibited property.
14. Tampering, defacing or hanging items from walls, fixtures, railings, ceilings, windows, or vents. Placing items in windowsills.
15. Gambling in any form.
16. Buying, selling, trading, or transferring of property or money

between inmates.

17. Communication, including hand gestures, with people on the outside of this facility through the windows. > 18. Entering another inmates' cell or allowing another inmate to enter > your cell. > 19. Tattooing, self-mutilation or possession of tattooing paraphernalia. > 20. Passing items between dayrooms.
18. Keeping facility issued medication, storing excessive amount of

over the counter medications, or sharing of medications with other inmates.

22. Unauthorized use of mail or telephone.

1. Major violations are violations which could seriously threaten the

security of inmates, staff, or visitors; this also includes repeated minor violations.

Major violations include:

1. Disobeying staff.
2. Profanity, derogatory remarks, or gestures to any staff.
3. Lying to the staff.
4. Fighting with another inmate.
5. Disrupting or abusing programs, health services, religious services,

food services, or visitation.

6. Smoking or possession of lighters or matches,

except products offered by commissary > 7. Putting foreign matter in toilets, shower drains or sinks; or attempting to stop up or stopping up toilets, showers or sinks. > This includes the flooding of any cell or housing area.

8. Jumping or hanging from banisters, railings, stairways or fixtures.
9. Interfering with lockdown or counts.
10. Using facility equipment or areas without authorization, including

going to, or trying to go to programs, when you are restricted.

11. Harassing or interfering with the duties of inmate workers.
12. Unauthorized physical contact between inmates.
13. Threats made to staff or others through staff. > 14. Violation of any state or federal law. > 15. Possessing threatening prohibited property. > 16. Demanding or receiving money or anything of value in return for > protection to avoid bodily harm or under threat of informing. > 17. Tampering with another inmate's property with the intent to cause > emotional or physical harm. > 18. Purposeful contamination of anybody's food or drink. > 19. Wearing a disguise. > 20. Counterfeiting, forging, or unauthorized reproduction of any > document, article, or identification, money, security, or official > paper. > 21. Repeated minor violations.
14. Entering or leaving a housing area or dayroom without the clear

permission of the control room officer.

23. Assault/fighting with another inmate resulting in bodily injury.
24. Escaping, trying to escape, or helping another inmate to escape or

try to escape.

25. Possessing or making alcoholic beverages or unauthorized drugs.
26. Theft.
27. Interfering with security operations or mechanical devices of the

jail, including tampering with doors and covering lights or windows.

28. Arson or setting a fire.
29. Having a weapon, chemical agent, or any object which has been

changed so that it can be used as a weapon.

30. Inciting or participating in a riot.
31. Refusing to lockdown.
32. Malicious destruction, alteration or misuse of facility or inmate

property.

33. Trying to control other inmates by force, threats, or intimidation;

or by having other inmates do your work for you.

34. Possessing contraband.
35. Sexual assault or engaging in sexual acts with another person.
36. Having an unauthorized drug in your system.
37. Crossing any yellow or red line without clear permission from

an officer.

38. Indecent exposure
39. Violations of any state or federal law.
40. Physically assaulting or fighting with an officer.
41. Giving or offering any staff member a bribe.
42. Spitting on, throwing urine, feces and/or food on another inmate

or staff.

43. Repeated major violations will be reviewed by the Jail Commander to determine appropriate sanction.

20.3An inmate, who through their actions poses a threat to themselves or others or to the safety and security and good order of the facility, may be placed in Administrative Segregation upon the Jail Commander's approval. Any inmate placed in administrative segregation shall receive written notice for this action and will receive a hearing to respond to the decision.

21.1Minor and Major Offenses

1. Discipline for minor and major offenses is handled in your housing area by the officer on duty. You may be verbally warned, lose privileges (ice, hot water, television, commissary), or may be moved to DDU. Access to the telephone, library, recreation, and visitation will only be used as a sanction if those privileges have been violated.
2. If you disagree with the discipline, you may appeal to the area sergeant or the ranking officer on duty. However, the discipline handed out will continue until a determination has been made.
3. You will receive a copy of the disciplinary report when you have been accused of a rule violation. If your presence in the dayroom is disruptive or the charge is for a violent offense, you may be moved to the DDU or holding, or locked down.
4. If you agree with the officers finding and sanction imposed you will then sign the Sanction Agreement form.
5. You will be required to sign and date the form but signing the form is not an admission of guilt.
6. You will be given a written copy of any charges requiring a hearing within 24 hours after the investigation is complete. You will be required to sign and date the notice acknowledging that you have received a copy. Signing the form is not an admission of guilt.
7. If you agree with the jail officer's findings and the recommended sanction imposed, you may waive these rights and accept the discipline.
8. If the violation is subject to criminal charges, you may be given the "Miranda Warning," only if testimony will be used in criminal proceedings.
9. The Disciplinary Hearing Board will decide if you are guilty or not guilty. You will be given a copy of the Disciplinary Hearing report, which will include the evidence relied upon and the sanction imposed, if any.
10. The Disciplinary Hearing board may impose any sanctions available to the jail officer, including lockdown. Loss of good time credit, restitution, and reclassification are also options. These particular sanctions are enforceable in the state Department of Corrections.
11. You may appeal the Disciplinary Hearing Board's decision by indicating as such on the report form and forwarding it to the Jail Commander. You have 48 hours from the time of your notification to appeal.
12. If you are already in lockdown and the violation is for a violent offense, or your presence in the dayroom would be disruptive, you will continue in lockdown until the appeal has been reviewed and an answer given to you. If the violation is not violent in nature and your presence in the dayroom is not disruptive, you may remain as you were before the violation until the appeal has been reviewed.
13. The Jail Commander may reduce, but not increase, the sanction imposed.
14. All time in lockdown before an appeal is reviewed will be credited to your overall lockdown period.
15. Copies of your Disciplinary Report(s) may be forwarded to the state Department of Corrections and/or the Prosecutor's office.

22.1Minor Violations will result in 0 to 5 days in DDU for each violation (the violations maybe ran consecutive to each other).

22.2Major Violations will result in 0 to 30 days in DDU for each violation (the violations maybe ran consecutive to each other).

22.3Repeated Major Violations may be reviewed by the Jail Commander for further actions.

22.4Any sanctions over 30 days will be reviewed by the Jail Commander and could result in loss of Goodtime credit.

22.5For sanctions less than 48 hours, if of a non-violent nature, you may serve your time in your current cell.

22.6Sanctions longer than 48 hours or of a violent nature, will be served in the DDU or in holding. You will be reclassified by the Classification Board after you have served your time and possibly moved to another area of the jail. If a cell is not available in the next level area, you will have to remain in your current status until a cell is available.

22.7Upon appeal, your sanction may be reduced by the Jail Commander but it cannot be increased.

23.1All complaints or grievances concerning conditions at this facility, its functions or the action of staff shall be submitted on the kiosk.

23.2Inmates are required to submit complaints within 72 hours of the occurrence of the incident.

23.3You may appeal the sergeant's response to the Jail Commander.

24.1Inmate request can be done on the kiosk in the dayroom

25.1Ask your area sergeant for notary services by submitting this on the kiosk through a request.

25.2Area jail officers may make copies of legal paperwork only. Cost for this service is 10 cents per copy.

26.1You must fill out a request.

26.2You must be willing to work, follow orders, and get along with staff.

26.3You must be approved by the Classification Board and the medical staff with final approval by the Jail Commander.

26.4You must sign an agreement to abide by the rules.

26.5You must be a Level 5, at minimum, before being accepted.

26.6If you are not at that level, you may apply to the Classification Board for reclassification.

26.7Inmates approved for inmate worker status may have limited duties based on their charges.

26.8Inmates applying for road crew or Kitchen will not be chosen if their past or present charge is of a violent nature.

26.9Both positions are voluntary and involve no special privileges or time cuts.

26.10You may be replaced or removed at any time for any reason.

27.1Inmates with less than \$10.00 in their possession for thirty days will be considered indigent, this includes paper commissary.

27.2Indigent inmates will receive on a bi-weekly basis:

1. soap
2. toothpaste
3. shampoo
4. 2 stamped envelopes
5. 8 sheets of paper
6. 1 pencil

28.1Inmates who abuse or destroy facility property do so at a cost both to the county and to other inmates. You must pay for the replacement of these items. Commissary will be withheld until these fees are paid. The replacement costs are as follows:

Washcloth	$2.00
Towel	$5.00
Flex Cup	$5.00
Flex Spork	$5.00
Sheet	$15.00
Dark Blanket	$35.00
Uniform Shirt	$15.00
Uniform Pants	$10.00
Jumpsuit	$20.00
Property Box	$40.00
Laundry Bag	$10.00
Water Container	$110.00
Ice Cooler	$15.00
Trash Can	$25.00
Mattress	$100.00
Chirp	$200.00
Television	Retail Price
Windows	Replacement price plus labor

28.2In addition to the foregoing, damage to any Dearborn County owned property may also result in new criminal charges being filed against you by the state of

Indiana.

28.3You will not receive the item you are replacing.

28.4Report damages to any and all facility property immediately. If it is not reported you may be held responsible for the replacement and face disciplinary sanctions or criminal charges.