7 CRR-NY 302.1NY-CRR
7 CRR-NY 302.1
7 CRR-NY 302.1
302.1 Guidelines.
Whenever an inmate is admitted to an SHU, a security supervisor will be present and the inmate will:
(a) Undergo a strip-frisk followed by a hand-held metal detector and/or B.O.S.S. chair search in accord with the provisions outlined in department directives concerning “Control of and Search for Contraband.”
Note:
An inmate being transferred from another facility shall not be strip- frisked upon admission without probable cause. The metal detector search shall be conducted by the receiving facility.
(b) Be examined by a qualified member of the facility health services staff as soon as possible, but not later than 24 hours after admission. Those inmates who were involved in a fight, a use of force, or a use of chemical agent incident will be examined immediately.
(c) Receive a copy of all rules (in Spanish when applicable) pertaining to the unit and be permitted to discuss these rules with a member of the SHU staff.
(d) Be assigned to a cell within the SHU.
(1) Each cell shall be heated adequately for comfort as well as being lighted adequately to permit reading. Each cell shall be equipped with the following:
(i) one toilet and sink;
(ii) one mattress per occupant;
(iii) one bed per occupant; and
(iv) one pillow per occupant.
(2) An inventory of cell equipment will be taken in the presence of the inmate.
(3) A statement to the effect that all equipment listed is present and in an undamaged state shall be signed by the inmate and the officer in charge of the SHU. If the inmate refuses to sign, a statement to that effect will be affixed to the list, signed by the officer.
7 CRR-NY 302.1
Current through July 15, 2022
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