North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 14 - Director, Division of Health Service Regulation
Subchapter J - JAILS, LOCAL CONFINEMENT FACILITIES
Section .1600 - CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR EXISTING STATE FUNDED SATELLITE JAIL/WORK RELEASE UNITS
Section 14J .1603 - PROGRAMMING AREAS

Universal Citation: 10A NC Admin Code 14J .1603

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024

Each satellite jail/work release unit, when located in a separate facility from a maximum confinement unit shall have:

(1) A general visitation area with:

(a) a public entrance to the facility;

(b) an entry located to permit direct observation and control by staff;

(c) storage facilities for visitors' coats and packages;

(d) a sufficient number of stations to accommodate visitation needs;

(e) seating for both inmates and visitors.

(2) A confidential attorney visitation area that:

(a) is separate and distinct from the general visitation area;

(b) permits passage of papers and documents;

(c) provides seating with a table or desk for writing for visitors and inmates;

(d) provides artificial lighting of 30 footcandles;

(e) permits contact visiting;

(f) provides for visual monitoring, but not hearing by staff;

(g) provides for visitors to contact staff if needed.

(3) If the facility is not a "work release" only facility, a medical area designed:

(a) to prohibit access by unauthorized personnel;

(b) to have locked storage for equipment, supplies, medications, and records;

(c) for equipment approved by the jail physician including a sink, toilet, shower, examining table, nurses and physicians work station, telephone, and direct contact with the central control area.

(4) A food service that meets the sanitation requirements of the Commission for Public Health Title 15A Chapter 18A Section.1500, with adequate storage and food preparation areas.

(5) A laundry service (either contracted for or on premises).

(6) In a facility which is not a "work release" only facility, recreational facilities with:

(a) an area designed for vigorous physical activities, such as volleyball, basketball, etc.;

(b) equipment storage area;

(c) staff observation post for all areas;

(d) access to areas controlled by staff.

(7) A commissary through contract services or built on premises.

Authority G.S. 153A-230.4;
Eff. June 1, 1990;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 5, 2016.

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