Common use of DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM Clause in Contracts

DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM. This Detention Standard promotes a safe and orderly living environment for detainees by expecting detainees to comply with facility rules and regulations and imposing disciplinary sanctions to control the behavior of those who do not. Components Meets Standard Does Not Meet Standard N/A Remarks 9. An intermediate disciplinary process is used to adjudicate minor infractions. Minor infractions may be adjudicated by the shift supervisor or the Chief of Security. 10. A disciplinary panel (or equivalent in IGSAs) adjudicates infractions. The panel: • Conducts hearings on all charges and allegations referred by the UDC • Considers written reports, statements, physical evidence, and oral testimony • Hears pleadings by detainee and staff representative • Bases its findings on the preponderance of evidence • Imposes only authorized sanctions 11. A staff representative is available if requested for a detainee facing a disciplinary hearing If requested by the detainee, a staff representative may be made available. 12. The facility permits hearing postponements or continuances when conditions warrant such a continuance. Reasons are documented. 13. The duration of punishment set by the Facility Administrator, as recommended by the disciplinary panel does not exceed established sanctions. The maximum time in disciplinary segregation does not exceed 60 days for a single offense. 14. Written procedures govern the handling of confidential-source information. Procedures include criteria for recognizing "substantial evidence". Written policy governs the handling of confidential source information. The Intelligence Officer handles all confidential source information. 15. All forms relevant to the incident, investigation, committee/panel reports, etc., are completed and distributed as required. Discipline forms are distributed to the detainee and forwarded to the Special Management Unit lieutenant for placement in the detainee's file.

DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM. This Detention Standard promotes a safe and orderly living environment for detainees by expecting detainees to comply with facility rules and regulations and imposing disciplinary sanctions to control the behavior of those who do not. Components Meets Standard Does Not Meet Standard N/A Remarks 9. An intermediate disciplinary process is used to adjudicate minor infractions. Minor infractions may be adjudicated by the shift supervisor or the Chief of Security. 10. A disciplinary panel (or equivalent in IGSAs) adjudicates infractions. The panel: • Conducts hearings on all charges and allegations referred by the UDC • Considers written reports, statements, physical evidence, and oral testimony • Hears pleadings by detainee and staff representative • Bases its findings on the preponderance of evidence • Imposes only authorized sanctionssanctions Policy addresses all of the bulleted items listed in this component. 11. A staff representative is available if requested for a detainee facing a disciplinary hearing If requested by the detainee, Policy states that a staff representative may be made is available. The facility handbook and National Detainee Handbook address the issue of representation. 12. The facility permits hearing postponements or continuances when conditions warrant such a continuance. Reasons are documented. 13. The duration of punishment set by the Facility Administrator, as recommended by the disciplinary panel does not exceed established sanctions. The maximum time in disciplinary segregation does not exceed 60 days for a single offense. Policy is consistent with the standard. 14. Written procedures govern the handling of confidential-source information. Procedures include criteria for recognizing "substantial evidence". Written policy governs the handling of confidential source information. The Intelligence Officer handles all confidential source information. 15. All forms relevant to the incident, investigation, committee/panel reports, etc., are completed and distributed as required. Discipline forms are distributed to the detainee and forwarded to the Special Management Unit lieutenant for placement in the detainee's file.