Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Title 81 - JAIL STANDARDS BOARD
Chapter 6 - STANDARDS FOR JAIL FACILITIES - SECURITY AND CONTROL
Section 81-6-002 - Supervision of Housing and Custodial Areas

Universal Citation: 81 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 6 ยง 002

Current through March 20, 2024

The facility administrator shall be responsible for the proper supervision, accountability, and security of inmates in their assigned housing areas.

002.01 Whenever inmates are held in a jail facility, facility employees shall provide supervision in accordance with Chapter 2, paragraph 003 of these Standards. An official personal count shall be taken and recorded four (4) times daily at the following times:

002.01A Two counts between the hours of 2400 and 1200 hours;

002.01B Two counts between the hours of 1200 and 2400 hours.

There shall be at least a four (4) hour interval between counts.

002.02 Supervision of Isolated Inmates

The assignment of inmates to safety cells, disciplinary isolation, or administrative segregation shall be approved by the facility administrator. If an inmate is placed in isolation, the following general conditions shall apply:

002.02A An isolated inmate shall not be deprived of normal jail facility clothing, except as is necessary for his protection. If such deprivation is necessary, provision shall be made to protect his health.

002.02B Whenever a mentally disordered inmate is placed in isolation, the facility administrator shall comply with the requirements of the Nebraska Mental Health Act.

002.02C The facility administrator shall review the classification status of inmates in safety cells at least every twenty-four (24) hours.

002.02D The facility administrator shall review the classification status of inmates in administrative segregation at least every thirty (30) days.

002.02E No inmate shall be placed in disciplinary isolation for more than fifteen (15) consecutive days or more than thirty (30) days out of any forty-five (45) day period, except in case of violence or attempted violence committed against another person or property when an additional period of isolation for disciplinary reasons is approved by the facility administrator.

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