Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1400 - Corrections Institute
Chapter 1400-01 - Minimum Standards for Local Correctional Facilities
Section 1400-01-.15 - HYGIENE

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1400-01-.15

Current through April 3, 2024

(1) Type I, II, III, and IV Facilities shall meet the following requirements unless otherwise specified.

(2) Inmates shall be issued clothing within a reasonable time frame that is properly fitted and suitable for the climate and shall include the following:

(a) Clean socks;

(b) Clean undergarments;

(c) Clean outer garments; and

(d) Footwear.

(e) Inmates' personal clothing (if available and clean) may be substituted for institutional clothing at the discretion of the facility administrator.

These requirements apply only to Types I and II Facilities.

(3) Provisions shall be made so that inmates can regularly obtain the following minimum hygiene items:

(a) Soap;

(b) Toothbrush;

(c) Toothpaste or toothpowder;

(d) Comb;

(e) Toilet paper;

(f) Hygiene materials for women; and

(g) Shaving equipment.

(h) These items or services shall be made available at the inmate's expense unless the inmate cannot afford to pay, in which case the inmate shall be provided the item or services free of charge.

These requirements apply only to Types I and II Facilities.

(4) An inmate commissary may be available by which inmates can purchase approved items that are not furnished by the facility. The commissary operations shall be strictly controlled using standard accounting procedures.

These requirements apply only to Type I and II Facilities.

(5) Inmates shall be allowed freedom in personal grooming except when a valid governmental interest justifies otherwise. However, in no event shall a substantial burden be imposed on an inmate's exercise of a sincerely held religious belief, unless it is:

(1) in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and,

(2) the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest. Arrangements for haircuts shall be made available, at the inmate's expense, on a regular basis. If an inmate cannot afford this service, it shall be provided free of charge.

This requirement applies only to Type I Facilities.

(6) Each inmate who is detained overnight shall be provided with the following standard issue:

(a) One (1) clean fire-retardant mattress in good repair;

(b) One (1) clean mattress cover or sheet;

(c) If pillows are provided, they shall be fire-retardant and a clean pillowcase shall be provided;

(d) Sufficient clean blankets to provide comfort under existing temperature conditions; and

(e) One (1) clean bath-size towel.

These requirements apply only to Type I and II Facilities.

(7) Facilities shall maintain an adequate supply of bedding and towels so that the following laundry or cleaning frequencies may be adhered to:

(a) Sheets, pillowcases, mattress covers, and towels shall be changed and washed at least once a week;

(b) All mattresses shall be disinfected quarterly and documented; and

(c) Blankets shall be laundered monthly and sterilized before re-issue. These requirements apply only to Type I Facilities.

(8) Inmate clothing, whether personal or institutional, shall be exchanged and cleaned at least twice weekly unless work, climatic conditions or illness necessitate more frequent change.

This requirement applies to Type I Facilities.

Authority: T.C.A. § 41-4-140.

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