Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 926.00 - County Correctional Facilities - Special Management Inmates
Section 926.04 - Programs and Services for Inmates in Segregation

Universal Citation: 103 MA Code of Regs 103.926

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Written policy and procedure shall require that inmates in Special Management Units are provided, at a minimum, the following:

(a) opportunity to shave and shower at least three times per week;

(b) barbering and hair care services on the same basis as general population inmates;

(c) issue and exchange of clothing, bedding, linens and towels at least weekly or the laundering of the same at least weekly;

(d) prescribed medication which shall be maintained and logged appropriately; and,

(e) access to basic personal items for use in their cells, unless there is imminent danger that an inmate or other inmate(s) may destroy an item or induce self-injury.

(2) Written policy and procedure shall require that inmates in special management status receive the same meals as those served to the general population, or a meal representative of the food served on the main serving line. If an inmate utilizes food or serving utensils in a way that may be hazardous to himself or others, alternative meal service may be required. Alternative meal service shall be on an individual basis, be based upon health or safety considerations only, meet basic nutritional requirements, and occur with the written approval of the Sheriff/facility administrator or designee and responsible health authority. The substitution shall not exceed seven days.

(3) Written policy and procedure shall provide that inmates in segregation receive the following communication opportunities:

(a) the same provisions for the writing and receipt of letters available to the general inmate population;

(b) for inmates in disciplinary detention, limited telephone and visiting privileges to calls related specifically to access to judicial process and family emergencies as determined by the Sheriff/facility administrator or designee; and,

(c) administrative segregation and protective custody inmates shall have the same provisions for visiting and telephones as available to the general population, unless substantial reason exists for withholding such privileges as determined by the Sheriff/facility administrator or designee. Substantial reason shall include a threat to life, property, self, staff or other inmates, or to the security and order of the facility.

(4) Written policy and procedure shall provide that all inmates within special management units shall have reasonable access to legal material and reading material.

(5) Written policy and procedure shall provide that all inmates within special management units receive a minimum of one hour a day, five days a week, of exercise outside their cells, unless security or safety considerations dictate otherwise. When weather permits, this shall include outdoor exercise.

(6) Written policy and procedure shall provide that, consistent with the safety and security of the county correctional facility, inmates in administrative segregation and protective custody have access to, at a minimum, the following facility programs and services:

(a) education programs;

(b) commissary or canteen services;

(c) library services;

(d) social services or caseworker;

(e) counseling;

(f) religious guidance; and,

(g) recreational programs.

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