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SOUTHPORT CORRECTIONAL FACILITY is a disciplinary
Special Housing Unit and is governed by the provisions of Departmental Guidelines. As an inmate at this facility, you are expected to
comply with the Departmental Guidelines, Rules and Regulations of
the New York State Department of Correctional Services. All rules
that govern your time assigned to SHU are developed from Directive
#4933. Where that is not the case, an authorized variance has been
provided.
You will find that your compliance with Departmental and Facility
Rilles and Regulations will allow you to benefit from the positive aspects of the Progressive Inmate Movement System, which is unique
to our facility.
This system will be explained in this Orientation
Booklet. You will see that within a minimum period of time and with
the appropriate behavior, you can be afforded the .benefits of this special program known as PIMS.
SOUTHPORT
CORRECTIONAL
FACILITY is the fust facility
in the State of New York to function primarily as a SHU. Facility
staff are required to function as professionals at all times. Inmates
who fail to comply with the rules take away from the safe environment we live and work in. Because of the unique situation at this facility, we all must remain flexible. and be prepared to change.
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This Orientation Booklet is a summary of services at this facility.
You are reminded that any questions that arise during your assignment should first be discussed with the Correctional Officer assigned
to your area. A Correction Sergeant is assigned to each of your housing units and if the Officer assigned to yom area is unable to answer
your questions, you may request to see the Correction. Sergeant assigned to your block. Counselors are assigned to each Gallery and
make rounds to assist you with your adjustment. :
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Gell Equipment
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Writing Materials
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Pest Control
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'Correspondence
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Advances for Legal Mail Postage'
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Exercise
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Deprivation Orders
Restraint Orders
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Cell Hatch Procedures
Facility Fires & Related Emergencies
Smoke Free Policy
Female "Staff on Galleries
Detention Admission
Live Master Counts
Problem Solving- Directorv
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SHU Aggression Program
Education/Cell Study
Chaplain Services
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Visits
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PROGRESSIVE
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INMATE MOVE:MENT SYSTEM
All inmates who arrive at Southport begin their SHU time at the ori-
entation level, While in orientation, inmates are subject tö the same
restrictions as Level I described below. The purpose of orientation is
to allow you, the inmate, to be readily available for interviews with
Correction Counselors, Medical Staff, Mental Hygiene Staff and
Clergy Staff.. as necessary. This orientation level may take up to
fourteen (;14) days and allows the facility to examine your records to
determine if you .are immediately eligible for Level II status, explained below. Inmates who have been transferred to Southport having pending disciplinary sanctions, will remain in Level I status until
disposition. of the: disciplinary case. Following such disposition, or
disciplinary hearing; you may then begin to earn your way to Level IT
status.
Level I - As Designated
All inmates confined to these housing areas will be subject to the fol-
lowing restrictions:
A. No headphone usage.
B. No Commissary privileges. Exception: When notified, by
receipt of pink slip by Inmate Accounts, that your funds have
been received at Southport and that you have spendable funds,
you may purchase up to 50 stamps. Form #2752 is available
. upon request from staff for this purpose.
C. Only initiai issue of property and clothing items allowed as
outlined in Directive #4933, Section V.
D. Remain in restraints, cuffed in front with waist chain, throughout the exercise period.
The minimum criteria for movement from Level I to Level II includes
thirty (30) days from last Misbehavior Report or imposed disciplinary
sanctions. Other factors to consider include the review of most recent
. acts of misbehavior and a review of overall disciplinary records. Final decision on movement to Level IIis at the discretion of the Captain, or his designee. Once a determination has been made that an
inmate is eligible for movement to Level II, the physical move will be
made as space permits.
Note: An inmate on restraintJcell shield order is not eligible for
movement to the next level until he has been off restraints/cell shield
order for a minimum of thirty (30) days with positive adjustment.
Level fi -As Designated.
All inmates assigned to these housing areas will be entitled to the fol. lowing:
A Post admission adjustment flin-cell" items as described in Directive #4933, Section VI.
B. Move to and from exercise cuffed in front with waist chain.
Restraints will be removed once inmate is secured within the
exercise unit.
C. Move to and from Visiting Room cuffed in front with waist
chain. Restraints will be removed once inmate is in Visiting
area.
D. Can enroll in Cell Study Program.
E. Use headphones.
F. Monthly Commissary privileges.
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E. Remain in restraints, cuffed in front with waist chain, during
visits, Lega1 and Non Legal.
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F. Purchase candy with Commissary
G. May have state issue winter coats in their cells from October 1
thru April 30 for use during exercise period.
The minimum criteria for movement from Level TI to Level ID
includes thirty (30) days in Level TI with no disciplinary reports.
Other factors to consider include the review of most recent acts of
misbehavior and a review of overall disciplinary records. Inmates
eligible to move will be placed on a waiting list and moved as
space permits. Final decision on movement to Level ill is at the
discretion of the Captain, or pis designee.
Level ID ~As Designated
All inmates assigned to these housing areas
lowing additional items/privileges:
will be entitled to the fol-
A. Telephone call - after thirty (30) days of satisfactory adjustment at this level, one (1) collect call for five (5) minutes will
be allowed every other month.
B. One (l) pair of personal sneakers,
C. Wear personal shorts to exercise yard. If you don't have either
personal sneakers or shorts, you will be allowed to receive
one (1) package for these item(s) which you do not have. An
area Sergeant will handle this matter when it becomes appropriate,
D. While being escorted to and from the exercise yard, you will
be in handcuffs only, hands in front of body. The handcuffs
will be removed after you are secured in the exercise yard.
G. Three (3) showers per week.
Note: Actions resulting in disciplinary sanctions during the post adjustment period may result in a loss of privileges and the imposition
of a new thirty (30) day post adjustment period. The reviewing authority (Captain) will make the determination for implementation of
this policy. Other than previously explained for exercise all inmate
movement within thè facility will be in restraints with or without
waist chain depending on your destination (such as showers, interviews, visits), Leg restraints, when necessary, will be used with issuance of a Restraint Order in accordance with Directive #4933.
Behavior
Assignment
Privilege (Levell)
to Minimum
Inmates who fail to maintain positive adjustment on either Level TI or
Level ill and become involved in acts of misbehavior may be moved
to Level I and will be subject to the restrictions outlined in explanation of Level I (above). The Captain, or designee, will review all Tier
il and Tier ill Misbehavior Reports and will determine if movement
is appropriate. Immediate movement prior to a Hearing may be made
if the nature of the misbehavior warrants. (Le., Assault on Staff, Unhygienic Acts, Arson. etc.) Movement will be authorized either by
the Captain or the Officer of the Day.
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Note: If moved to Level I from either Level II or Level
calculation of the thirty (30) days post adjustment period for movement to a
higher level begins from the day of the move to Level 1. If a new
Misbehavior Report is issued and affirmed at Level 1, the thirty (30)
days eligibility period for movement to a higher level begins from the
date of the new Misbehavior Report.
E. While being escorted to and from the Visiting area, you will be
in handcuffs and waist chain, hands in front of the body. The
handcuffs and waist chain will be removed after you are secured in the Visiting area.
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Movement
based on the inmates level of adjustment.
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Each time a, SHU inmate is taken on movement (cell exercise unit,
shower unit, medical, etc.), the inmate will follow staff direction as to _
the procedures covering the specific movement, and bacle out of each
area. Any failure to follow direction may warrant a Deprivation Order to be requested for that specific movement. All PIMS Level I and
Level II SHU inmates will be in restraints (handcuff and waist chain
or handcuff behind back) when taken out of cell. Inmates must be
ready (on' the gate) when the movement team arrives at the cell or the
inmate will be considered as having refused cell movement.
PUVIS Level III SHU inmates will alI be removed from cells in restraints (handcuffs and waist chain or handcuffed behind their backs),
except when en route to outdoor exercise, at which time PThiiSLevel
III inmates
will be cuffed in the front without the .use of a waist chain.
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DISCIPLINARY REVIE\V COl\ß1ITTEE (nRC)
As an incentive for positive adjustment, the facility has established
the Disciplinary Review Committee to review inmate behavior and
adjustment. When appropriate, SHU release time cuts may be recommended to the Superintendent.
The DRC will review each inmate's case according to an established
schedule. Your case will be reviewed approximately halfway between the date you. arrived at Southport and the date of your SHU
release from Southport on the Misbehavior Report(s) that resulted in
your SHU placement. Levell and Level II inmates are eligible for a
time cut consideration of up to one half (l12) of the amount of SHU
time remaining between the date of review and the date of release.
Level ID Inmates are eligible for a time cut consideration of up to two
thirds (2/3) of the amount of SHU time they have remaining between
the date of review and the date of
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When reviewing cases for time cut recommendation, the DRC will
take into consideration the number and seriousness of Misbehavior
Reports, the nature of the Misbehavior Reports resulting in SHU
placement, the number of Misbehavior Reports received at Southport
and previous placements at Southport SHU. These factors have a direct reflection on one's ability to adjust from previous disciplinary
dispositions.
If an inmate is reviewed by the Disciplinary Review Committee
while on Levels I and II and then reaches Level m, he may apply
through his Counselor for reconsideration by the Disciplinary Review
Committee Chairperson.
The time cuts granted through the Disciplinary Review Committee
process will not address restitution, recommended loss of good time
or visitation restrictions that had been imposed either through disciplinary dispositions or Administrative determinations.
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CELLEQli1Pl\iENT
Each cell shall be heated adequately for comfort as well as being
lighted adequately to permit reading. Each cell shall be equipped .
with the following:
(1) Toilet/sink
(1) Mattress'
(l) Bed
(1) Pillow
(1) Headphone (Level II and III only)
Every cell has one (1) headphone and is tested prior to your occupying the cell. If the headphone fails to operate correctly, you are directed to notify the Floor Officer. He will test it and determine if normal wear or vandalism caused the malfunction. If the Officer concludes that the headphone will not operate due to normal wear, maintenance will be contacted. You will be provided with another headphone while the one for your cell is being
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repaired. If the Officer concludes that the problem was caused by
vandalism, he will prepare a Misbehavior Report charging you with
violating rule :ff 116.1 O. "Inmates shall not destroy, steal, misuse, damage or waste any type of State property".
Restitution for the repair
will be charged to your account.
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A statement to the effect that all equipment listed is present and in an
undaniaged state shall be signed by the inmate and the Officer who
inspects the cell equipment as inmate is moved into the cell.
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BEDDING AND.FLATWORK
Upon admission,
items:
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As soon as· possible, but no more than twenty four (24) hours after
admission, each înmate will be issued the following state issue toilet
articles, which will be replaced as per facility schedule or on a one
(l) for one (l) basis when appropriate.
(1) Bar Soap
(1) Plastic Comb
(l) Toothbrush
. (1) Roll Toilet Tissue
(1) Toothpaste and/or denture cleanser
(Effervescent form only)
each inmate will be issued the following state issue
Shampoo will be issued at shower time only.
(2) Towels
(2) Washcloths
(l) Sets of sheets (2)
(l) Pillowcase
(2) Blankets
Inmates will be responsible for returning these issued items upon release from SHU status. All inmates will be charged replacement cost
for any ripped or missing bedding or flatwork upon their discharge
from Southport.
Denture Cleanser (as described above) is available through the Commissary for Level II and Level Ill inmates. If inmate has full upper or
lower dentures. denture cleanser (effervescent tablet form only) shall
be issued. If the inmate has partial dentures. both toothpaste and denture cleanser (effervescent tablet form only) shall be issued.
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TOILET ARTICLES
WRITING MATERIALS
CLOTHING
Upon admission, inmates will be permítted
clothing items only:
.(4) pair pants
(3) shirts
(l) sweatshirt
(3) undershirts
(3) pair
(3) pair
(1) pair
(1) knit
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state issue
Upon initial request, and in accordance with distribution schedule of
your assigned Block, writing paper, envelopes and pens are issued on
a "use and return" basis.
under shorts
socks.
sneakers
hat (if they possess one)
Sneakers (or shoes with a Medical permit) must be worn anytime an
inmate leaves his cell except for showers, when shower shoes may be
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PERSONAL PROPERTY
As soon as possible, but no more than twenty four (24) hours after
admission, inmates will be permitted the following personally owned
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(1) pair eyeglasses, prescription
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(1) hearing aid, prescription only
Prescription medication, approved by Southport's Medical staff
Dentures
Within seventy two (72) hours of admission, each inmate will be permitted the following personally owned items:
(1) approved religious beads
(1) prayer rug
(1) religious book
(l) prayer shawl
(l) religious medal/chain
(1) plain wedding band
Tefellin
TalikKatan
(1) Kufi, Yarmulke, FEZ orTsalot-Kob
Authorized Native American Religious items
Legal materials (active cases)
Photographs, maximum-ID in cell
Books; Magazines, Newspapers-Maximum
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(1) shaving cream/soap/shampoo,
used in showers
Stamps (maximum $20.00)
(l) address book (no spiral binders)
(l) Calendar (no spiral binders)
Denture Cleanser (those having dentures)
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Pennit items such as wedding rings, religious medals or chains may
be requested from IRC. A valid permit fOT the requested ítem must
be sent with your request.
Legal materials may be limited to materials related to active cases.
Quantity should not constitute a fue hazard. All inmates will be provided upon admission to Southport an opportunity to take legal work
to their cells, Once all legal work is signed for, inmates will not be
returned to Draft area. If the possession of any item specified above
is determined to present a threat to the safety or security of staff, inmates or state property, the inmate may be deprived of that specific
item( s) upon issuance of a Deprivation Order.
Post Admission Adjustment - Additional Property
When an inmate is processed into this facility and upon initial property inventory, the following items will be retained for the inmate to
earn as he progresses to Level II and Level ill. These items will be
secured in the Block "short term" storage units until the thirty (30)
days post adjustment period has been determined.
Playing cards for cell use only.
Books, Magazines or Newspapers,
not to exceed an
aggregate total of (10), excluding legal materials
Photos, personal, additional (10), aggregated total (20),
no frames/albums.no
nude photos allowed
(1) pair of personal sneakers, Level illonly
(1)pair of personal shorts, Level III only •
Other Property
All other inmate personal property not mentioned will be confiscated
upon admission and securely stored in long term storage in accordance with the provisions of Directive #4934, "Inmate Property Temporary Storage of Personal Belongings", until the inmate is released or transferred from the SHU.
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The Processing Officer will inventory all items confiscated and that
Officer and. the inmate will sign the inventory sheet. If the inmate
refuses to sign, that refusal will be so noted and signed by a witnessing Officer. A copy of the inventory sheet will then be i~ued to the
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Inmates are permitted to place books that are in excess of cell limits
in their Block property box. If there is insufficient room in the box,
excess books may be stored in ail extra Draft bag in the Draft area.
with the approval of the Block Sergeant. They will be inventoried
and the bag sealed. These articles may not be retrieved while you are
at Southport.
Delay O'f Property
In the event a claim is denied, the inmate must file an appeal within
. five (5) working days. Failure to:file within this time frame will result in the case being closed.
Claims approved for payment will be presented to the inmate for acceptance. If the inmate accepts the offer, payment will be made to his
inmate account. If the inmate does not respond to the settlement offer
within fourteen (14) days, it will be deemed a r-ejection of the offer
and the case closed. ~
Claim forros may be obtained from the Floor Officer.
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of no response, contact your counselor,
Personal Property Claims (Directive 2733)
You may file a claim to recover the value of personal property which
was lost, damaged or destroyed while under the custody. of the Department. Claims must be filed on Form #1421, "Inmate Claim
Form", within five (5) working days after discovery of the loss!
damage. Proof of ownership and copy of purchase invoke must be
submitted with claim.
Proof of ownership andlor possession may be established by:
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Package Room receipts
Mailroom Receipts
Commissary Receipts
Special Purchase Disbursements
Form #2064, "Personal Property Transferred" and related
records.
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Periodically cells will be treated for pests in accordance with Facility
schedules. You will be notified of the Facility schedule guidelines
for this treatment. Inmates shall be required to maintain satisfactory
personal ~ygiene and cell cleanliness to control the presence of pests.
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CELL CLEANING
Each inmate will have an opportunity to clean his cell three (3) times
. each week. Two (2) of these cleaning opportunities will be dry type
cleanings, consisting of cleaning rag and broom sweep. Once (1)
each week, all inmates will be given an opportunity to conduct a total
cleaning of their cell. The total clean up day will consist of the following items being made available to each inmate who requests
them:
(1) mop (except D Block and Levell)
(1) toilet brush
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(1) cell broom
(1) cleaning doth
Small cup of cleaning solution
Note: - At no time will you receive soap balls at this facility, they will
be placed into your cleaning water. You willbe notified of the
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cleanup schedule and given appropriate time to put all your personal
belongings on your bed before being issued the mop.
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Level I inmates can purchase stamps once a month with Fonn #2752,
"Special Commissary Purchase Request." Submit this fonn directly
to the Commissary when notice is received that your funds have arrived or if you should receive money on a visit,
WALL SPACE FOR PICTURES
Each cell in this facility has a designated rectangular area approximately 2' X 4' outlined in each cell. This is the only place yon are
allowed to display personal pictures. Nnde photos are not to be displayed on any wall at any time.
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At Southport Correctional Facility, nothing is to be hung on cell bars
at any time. At no time will you be allowed to obstruct or limit the
view of your cell. Every cell has been given a clothesline which is
attached to the front and rear ventilator, this is the area in which you
may hang clothing inside your cell. Should you be assigned a cell in
which the clothesline is missing or needs replacement, the Officer
working the floor of the housing unit should be notified to issue you a
_replacement.
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Inmates are permitted to send and receive privileged and regular correspondence in accordance with Directive #4421, "Privileged Correspondence" and Directive #4422, "Inmate Correspondence Program"
mail to staff should include your name, DIN and location.
Incoming letters are opened by cutting approximately 1/8 inch off the
. top of the envelope. Envelopes should not be packed to the extreme
top (let your correspondents know of this).
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When an inmate becomes eligible for Commissary privileges, he will
be permitted to make one (1) Commissary purchase per month in the
monetary amount not to exceed half (50%) of the monthly total
mitted general population inmates.
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Inmate to inmate correspondence is considered only with immediate
family members (spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent) and codefendants in active cases subject to approval by both Superintendents. Photographs cannot be included in such correspondence.
SHU inmates may not participate in ANY correspondence
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Certain cosmetic items
Legal supplies
Shower shoes
Stnnps
(1) 1 oz container skin lotion for personal use in cell
Knit hat
Candy, Level ill inmates only
If an inmate misses his monthly Commissary buy due to cell movement or an outside trip, he may write to the Deputy Superintendent
for Security for a make-up buy.
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Use of coated, covered, defaced, erased, washed, reused (etc) stamps
or any alternate means of adhesive on stamps is illegal.
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-receipt of the other subscriptions. After that time, excess publications
will be returned to the publisher.
:¢01hpletefeturn:!address information must be on both sides of mail.
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$taie- ÍJu~ leg inail envelopes may only be used for legal correspondence] sent ;;to\legal representatives. Non-legal correspondence
ehGlose4 ih a lafge. envelope must be inspected by security staff before sea1fngand show the staff signature.
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SHU inmates may receive some :free postage for privileged correspondence as follows:
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When
is returned due to insufficient postage add the additional
postage önthe same envelope.
A. Up to the value of five (5) first class stamps per week (may not
accumulate credit for unused weekly allotment or used by another
inmate). Additional postage must be paid for by the inmate. If
the cost is over the value of the available free postage, a disbursement fonn must be included. If the inmate does not indicate to
use
free postage first, the entire cost will go on the disbursement.
You may receive up to five (5) photocopies, printings or newspaper
clippings per day, excess of five (5) will be treated as contraband.
Pictures will not be allowed in that show genitals, pubic area, buttocks or female breasts with less than a full opaque covering. Plastic
or laminated items .are not allowed through the mail. They will not
be held in your property. Not to exceed once every four months, an
inmate may make a written request to the Superintendent to receive in
excess of five (5) pages of printed or photocopied legal papers specifically related to the inmate's current legal.matter (see Directive
#4422, Section TII-G-3).
Subscriptions:
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B. If an inmate does not have adequate funds (or personal stamps) in
his account to pay for the required additional postage for privileged correspondence, he may submit Form 2078 - an
"Authorized Advance" fonn attached to the legal mail. If unpaid
advanced Privileged postage accumulates beyond $20.00 the inmate must show justification for additional advances as per Dírecrive 4421. This advance can not be used for "Special Handling"
unless required by statnte of limitations, court rule, i.e., filing a
claim or Notice of Intention to file a claim {which should consist
of the envelope and no more than three (3) pages. with the Attorney Generai. NOTE: It does not apply to subsequent legal correspondence between the inmate and the attorney general regarding
the action. Advance request beyond the $20.00 limit must be accompanied by proof of deadline indicating it must be mailed be.:.
fore the next week's free legal allotment.
Limited to Ten (10)
Within thirty (30) days of arrival SHU inmates with more than ten
(IO) subscriptions (newspapers. magazines. etc.) must forward a Jist-
of the ten (10) they wish to receive while at Southport Correctional
Facility to the Deputy Superintendent for Program
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Services. Those who fail to submit a Jist will receive the first ten (10)
that arrive after the initial thirty (30) days. These ten (10) will comprise their list.
It is the inmate's responsibility to contact the publishers as to what
they want done with the remaining subscriptions. Some suggestions
are: 1.) defer or 2.) cancel,
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Privileged Correspondence is defined as legal correspondence sent to:
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OfficÎal; department or agency, or any official of a Nation, state
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employed or supervised by an attorney, and related to a current
active legal case.
C. Medical services, medical personnel snch as physicians, dentists
and hospitals.
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Note: Any inmate confmed to S.HU or Administrative Segregation
for thirty (30) days or more and who has a zero or negative balance in
his account and has no stamps may request an advance for the purchase of one Cl) stamp per month for personal mail.
Advance forms are to be submitted with the correspondence to the
mailroom, The advance will be processed in accordance with the
Business Office procedures and will be reimbursed by the inmate.
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FOOD
.Before your feed up hatch is opened, Inmates will turn on their cell
fight if instructed to QO so by Correction staff.
While your hatch is opened, you will stand to the rear of the cell in
full view of the Officer as the meal is being dispensed.
Inmates are not allowed to retain used food containers of any type
after Gallery garbage collection. They must be disposed of prior
to the issuance of the meal. Refusing to obey a direct order at the
time of meal distribution or refusing to obey a direct order to re.
a food container or utensi~ at the conclusion of a m~ while
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opening, may also be required for other purposes, such as, but not
limited to, cell supplies, laundry exchange, removing from cell for
escort from area.
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Southport Correctional Facility is a "Pork-Free" facility. No pork or
pork by products are served here at all. If you have any concerns or
complaints, you are to write directly to the Food Service Administra. tor.
Religious Alternative Meal- RAM
Inmates confined to the SHU will be provided meals of the same type
as the meals available to inmate in general population and in suffioientquantity to be nutritionally adequate, except as provided in Directive #4933, Section VII-A·2: Inmates may be placed on restricted
diet in accordance with the provisions of 7 NYCRR, Chapter V.
All food items will be delivered to the inmates upon receipt from the
Food Service area.
Level I inmates in a shielded cell win follow the procedure detailed
below:
This program provides all inmates with an opportunity to choose ei-
ther the regular lunch and dinner menu entree or an alternative entree;
which will be available at those meals. There are no alternative
items for breakfast. The alternatives offered to inmates in this program are meatless and may be a soybean derivative.
SHU inmates who wish to participate in the RAM will advise the
Food Service Administrator within five (5) days of arrival, by completing the form found in their SHU packet. Include your signature,
DIN, housing location and date of arrival at Southport.
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The completed form win remain with the Food Service Administrator.
Inmates who have requested enrollment in this program 'Yin be expected toacëept Rèligious Alternative Meals only while in this
program~ Any inmate that fails to adhere to any of the procedures
outlíned for this program may be excluded from further participation.
Opting out of RAM: SHU inmates will be able to opt out of participating in RAM by advising the Food Service Administrator in writing. Once opting out, a SHU inmate will not be allowed to again participate in RAM until the new cycle begins, which will be on January 1st, May 1st and September 1st only. Inmates who voluntarily
opt out of this program for a second time will not be allowed to rejoin
during the remainder of their time at Southport Correctional Facility.
Cold Alternative Meal
A Cold Alternative Meal is available, to those who qualify. Applicants must be certified by the Chaplain's Office to be allowed to participate.
Any abuse of this participation, such as exchanging or giving away
ANY Kosher food items to another inmate is NOT acceptable. All
Kosher foods are to be consumed at the time of service. No food can _
be held back for future consumption. Any accumulation -of food
found in your cell will be confiscated and destroyed, it may also
cause you to receive a Misbehavior Report for wasting state food.
This may cause the inmate to be removed from further participation
in the program. Once removed from the C.A.M. an: inmate may not
request re-instatement until a minimum of six (6) months has elapsed.
Timely reapplications may be sent to the DSP,
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Inmates confined in the SHU will be permitted one (1) hour of outdoor exercise daily, exclusive of the time it takes to go and return
from the exercise area, beginning on the day following admission.
During periods of inclement weather, inmates will be provided with a
coat and, if necessary, gloves (to Level I). Inclement weather shall be
defined as a temperature reading of 55 degrees Fahrenheit or below,
driving rain and/or snow. Prior to yOUI receiving yOUI breakfast
meal, an Officer will make a round on yOUIGallery for the purpose of
compiling a list for attendance to the exercise area.
Inmates going to exercise will be fully clothed. No extra and/or double clothing items will be worn. Knit caps may be worn to exercise
between October 15 and April15.
Exception: Two (2) pairs of socks may be worn but must remain
on feet at all times. Inmates must be ready (on the gate) when the
exercise team arrives at the cell or the-inmate will be considered as a
refusal.
Absolutely no additional items of any kind are permitted to be taken
to exercise without the Sergeant's approval,
Level I inmates will remain in cuffs and waist chain during their en- .
tire exercise period.
Level n inmates will move to the exercise area cuffed in front with
waist chain. The cuffs and waist chain will be removed during the
exercise period.
D Block, Level II inmates will move to and from exercise cuffed behind the back without waist chains. Level II inmates will not be required to remain in restraints during the exercise period.
Level ID inmates will move to the exercise area cuffed in front,
handcuffs will be removed during exercise period.
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SHOWERS
PIMS Level I and Level IT inmates will be permitted two (2) showers
weekly.
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Showers will be conducted on the Galleries.
Inmates will be informed of shower period five (5). minutes before
they start. -Inmate must be ready when Shower Officer arrives at the
cell. Otherwise, this will be considered as a refusal.
Inmates will exit cells wearing under shorts or towel and shower slippers. Sneakers may be worn if you do not have shower slippers.
Inmates will be cuffed behind back prior to being escorted to their
shower area.
Once secured, the inmates will be issued their shower equipment
from the equipment container. This equipment will include state issued razor, personal shaving cream and personal shampoos. Razor
and toothbrush exchange is biweekly.
Those having medically approved Eneerin cream must store it in the shower equipment con_ tainer for issuing at shower time only. It can not be taken to the cell.
After ten (10) minutes of actual shower time, shower equipment will
be individually collected and inventoried and the inmates will then be
cuffed while in the shower stall, in the same manner, behind back,
and escorted back to their cells where the cuffs will be- removed after
the inmate is secured in bis cell.
All Level I inmates on a Restraint Order will be cuffed behind their
back with a waist chain. Leg irons will also be utilized.
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A schedule is in effect allowing one (1) regular haircut per month, if
'requested.
This schedule is based on your housing area. When cell
moves are conducted, you will be scheduled with your new housing
locations next haircut. No make ups are available under normal circumstances.
See your Correction Officer if special circumstances
exist.
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:MEDICALíMENTAL HEALTH
Sick call will be conducted seven CT) days a week beginning at 6:00
AM. Inmates requesting Sick Call will do so by requesting a SickCall slip from the Floor Officer. The 11 - 7 Officer will collect the
sick call slips at approximately 12:00 AM. Slips can be placed in a
sealed envelope with "Siek Call" written on the outside to preserve
confidentiality. The Medical staff working during that shift Will compile a list for the nurse to make rounds in the housing areas the following morning. Doctor call outs are scheduled through sick call after being evaluated by the Nurse.
Emergency Sick Call is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
You must request emergency sick call through the Officer.
The
Nurse will determine if the request is an emergency.
Prior to the actual round being conducted, an announcement to the
population that sick call is to commence will be made on each floor
of each block. Inmates requesting sick call will have their lights ON .
and their pants ON when the Nurses approach the cell.
Every inmate who wishes to see a health provider will be seen; - Dental problems shall be treated and/or referred accordingly by a.health
provider. The Dental Department schedules all dental services.after
reviewing each request submitted.
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Inmates will receive a seven (7) day supply only, with twenty three
(23) refills to equal a six (6) month prescription.
There are few exceptions to this seven (7) day supply. If an antibiotic is ordered, the
entire supply will be given, i.e, ten (10) days or fourteen (14) days,
the same with HIV medications.
An inmate in need of a refill should request sick call and leave his
envelope/cup and label in the trap of his cell prior to going to bed and
the Nurse on rounds will pick it up. All refills should be requested
three (3) days in advance of need.
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Every incoming SHU inmate will be seen by a member of the Mental
Health staff during the Orientation Process. Participation in the Orientation Program Mental Health Interview is a requirement that must
be met before an ínmate will be removed from the Orientation Program. Requests to see Facility Mental Health staff _can either be
made in writing or relayed through the Health Provider or through
Security Staff.
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A. Place one (1) set of linen, washcloth and underclothes in one (1)
net bag (do not oversmff bag). These bags will be laundered in
hot water with bleach and.detergent,
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These bags will be laundered in hot water with detergent and
bleach.
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D. Blankets are laundered every six (6) months, April and October.
Do not send blankets in net bags. The first time it will be returned unlaundered, the second time confiscated.
E. Do not put bars of soap in net bags.
They will not clean clothes.
The bars do not dissolve .and will attract dirt to clothing because it
leaves a sticky residue. Bags will be returned unlaundered.
F. Do not fold linen to be laundered, it does not allow movement.
G. Make sure DIN#'s
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are on bags or they will be returned unlaun-
H. If you move to a new housing location your laundry will be forwarded to your new location and you will have to sign for it there.
LAUNDRY
Depending on inmate's locking location, a specific laundry schedule
is in operation at this facility. Arrangements for laundering to include personal clothing, linen and towels is in effect
When inmates are processed into Southport, they are given two (2)
net laundry bags. To insure that your clothing and linen is effectively
cleaned, please adhere to the following:
Overstuffed net bags may result in clothes not being
clean or dry. Specific questions about the schedule should be directed to the Officer assigned to the area.
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ACCESS TO LAW LIBRARY AND TO LEGAL MATE-
RIALS, SUPPLIES
Al'\TDSERVICES
The Law library shall be open 31.5 hours weekly and the LawLibrary Officer shall make SHU Gallery rounds approximately
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requests and provide legal assistance requests during Law Library
hours. The Law Library Officer will see individual SHU inmates,
trouble shoot to resolve problems; check the effectiveness of the legal
material retrieval system and otherwise facilitate Law Library policy,
during
Gallery rounds.
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The Law Library Officer shall visit SHU Housing Units according to
the following schedule:
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Law Library Correction Officer will then assign a legal clerk to do
requested work, based on Clerk's expertise regarding issues being
pursued.
LEGAL MATERML
LOAN
Upon written request, inmates will be entitled to two (2) Law Library
items per day, for a minimum sixteen (16) hours and a maximum
utilization.period
of twenty four (24) hours. Requests for utilization
of Law Library resources will be prioritized on a first come/first serve
basis. Whenever materials requested are in use, a chronological reserve list will be maintained to determine subsequent use ..
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services in a timely and' equitable manner while also ensuring an opportunity for direct access to the Law Library Supervisor for purposes
of communication.
Inmates who wish to utilize the facility Law Library must fill. out a
Law Library resource request slip. These slips win normally be collected each evening between 10:00 PM and 11:00PM, they Will then
be forwarded to the Law Library.
T'ne Law Library Officer shall also facilitate book Retrieval in SHU
A, B, C and D Blocks -between 9:00 AM and 10:00 k\.1, Monday
through Thursday and between 9:00 Mi and 10:00 AM on Saturday
and Sunday of each week, under normal circumstances.
While all
other legal materials will continue to be loaned in original text format, such as statutes, digests, treatises, self help books, etc., it is necessary touse the photocopy in lieu of text loan procedure to fill SHU
inmate requests for case law loans.
In addition to Law books, inmates may utilize photocopies
of case
law., Inmates must submit, in writing, the case name and the citation,
if known. As with books, the case law will be delivered to the inmate. He may use if for a minimum of sixteen (16) hours and a
maximum of twenty four (24) homs. There is not a charge for photo:"
copy services for this "on loaned" copy of case law, however, if inmate wants a permanent copy, he may request, in writing, and will
. be charged for photocopies.
Photocopy service will be provided to
Inmates at a "per copy" cost. Only legal papers and/or Law Library
materials, subject to copyright regulations, will be accepted for copy
requests, per Directive #4483. The inmate will include, with a written request for photocopies, a signed disbursement form (#2706).
The Law Library Supervising Officer will verify that inmates have
sufficient monies in their individual account to pay for photocopies.
Inmates having insufficient funds for photocopy services will not
have their accounts encumbered to cover costs.
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Inmates requesting .legal assistance by facility Law Clerks will. make
requests utilizing Law Library request slips.
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Library supervisor ør their Guidance Counselor.
Legal Supplies
Supplies for legal work are available from the Law Library. Inmates
- may make Written requests to the Law Library for supplies weekly.
Supplies will be handed out on Saturday or Sunday by the day shift
Floor Officer, Inmates must file a Law Library Request slip by 1:00
PM on Wednesday of each week to receive a weekly supply of the
following items:
(5) Sheets of Carbon Paper
(25) Sheets of 8 1/2 X 11 lined paper
All inmates will be issued (1) legal-envelope during orientation. Legal envelope will then be issued on a one for one exchange. If an inmate can show that he needs several envelopes to send out legal mail,
the Officer shall use his discretion and provide him with the envelopes. They should be addressed and ready for pick up on the next
scheduled round for mail pick up.
Pens and white business envelopes will be distributed by SHU Floor
Officers on a one for one exchange basis. SHU inmates able to demonstrate an unusual need for Legal materials/supplies above that indicated may make a special request from the Law Library.
Manila envelopes are provided for legal use only. Misuse may result
in a Misbehavior Report
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GEh"lERALLIBRARY
General Library -services -are provided to each inmate at this facility
as follows:
We follow the requirements of Directive #4933. "Special Housing
Units", by making available to the inmates in each housing unit,
General Libr~ materials in English and Spanish, in a quantity equal
to at least two (2) books and one (1) magazine for each inmate.
The reading material available to each housing unit is changed every
sixty (60) days by the Senior Librarian, who prepares for each housing -unit, balanced selections of non ..fiction and fiction books, and
magazines in both English and Spanish.
According to a schedule followed by the housing unit staff, a Mobile
Library Cart (Bookmobile) will visit each Gallery once every week.
At that time, every inmate on the Gallery may exchange up to two (2)
books andlor ane (1) magazine for different items. This means you
may select up to three (3) new items, if you return to the- cart the
same number of items you remove.
These items are in addition to the maximum allowed as set forth in
Directive #4933.
Any inmate who has more than three (3) Southport Correctional Facility General Library items (books andlor magazines) in ms cell is in
violation of Directive #4933 and the Southport Correctional Facility
Policy and Procedure on General Library Service to SHU inmates.
Directive #4933, "Special Housing Units", does not provide for individualized attention by the General Library, therefore, special requests will not be filled. While yon are in SHU status at Southport,
you may read the books and magazines provided to you by the Mobile Library Cart. When you complete your time at -Southport and
return to General Population, you will be able to pursue your special
reading interests.
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NOTARY SERVICES
Inmates requesting Notary service for legal documents/court papers
must submit a written request to the Law Library. The Law Library
will compile a list of inmates needing Notary service and
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on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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COUNSELING SERVICES
Correction Counselors conduct daily rounds as scheduled. Each in..,
mate is to be seen at least once in a seven (7) day cycle, excluding
weekends and' holidays.
Requests for emergency service will be
evaluated on a daily basis. Substance Abuse Pre-Treatment Cell
Study and Aggression Cell Study is available on a limited basis toLevel
inmates. Participation in both of these programs is based on
a variety of factors; Following a formal request for the program participation, inmates will be notified if they have been selected for participation in the programes).
These programs are voluntary and are
not intended to have any bearing on "time cut" decisions. Contact
your Correction Counselor for further details.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE PRE~TR.EAMENT
WORKBOOK
PROGRAM
Requirements for participation:
L) You must be on: Level ill to enter the program.
2.) You must have a drug history or drug Misbehavior Report history.
3.) Willingness to work at your own pace to complete three (3) workbooks in twelve (12) weeks.
4.) Sufficient time to complete program to enter the program.
Program will NOT satisfy your A.S.A.T
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The SHU Aggression Workbook will enable the participant to understand what makes one angry - It will also help the participant control
his anger and aggressive behavior better. It will NOT satisfy the required program need for A.R.T.
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Completion of all 1ssigned work,
Acknowledgement
of problem with anger and aggression,
Willingness to abide by all directions set forth.
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EDUCATION/CELL STUDY
A Cell Study Program provides material and instruction
willing to work to increase their academic levels.
to inmates
A. Inmates must be on Level II or III to participate.
There is a pretreatment SHU Cell Study Program at Southport Correctional Facility. This program will enable the participant to identify
his substance abuse issues and provide information regarding positive
change.
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B. Necessary materials and supplies to complete the work will be
provided by the teaching staff.
C. Inmates who do not actively participate
(non completion of
assigned work, misuse of materials or supplies, etc.) or continued disruptive behavior may be removed from the program.
D. Inmates on Level II and III may be given the opportunity to
participate in standardized testing leading to and including the
G.E.D. Test three (3) times annually.
E. An Intensive Education Preparation Program exists that
enables inmates to accelerate their preparation by committing
to completing additional assignments on a weekly basis.
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attempted it will most likely result in dismissal of the complaint as
outlined in Directive #4040, Section 701.5 (b)(4). Additionally;
issues that are non-grievable as described in Directive #4040,
Section 701.3 (e), even though initially accepted as a grievance,
will automatically be dismissed .. For a list of areas to assist in
resolving an issue refer to the Problem Solving Directory section starting on page 43 of this manual.
CHAPLAIN SERVICES
Religious counseling, support in personal and family problems is
available from the Chaplains. Requests should be directed to the
Chaplain's office. Chaplains will conduct regular rounds on each
gallery. Emergencies will be attended to as needed. If your religious
affiliation requires special dietary requirements or accommodations,
contact food service.
How to submit a complaint In accordance with the provisions set
forth in Directive #4040., Section 701.5: Clear concise description of
the problem including 'the steps taken to informally resolve the complaint, i.e., specific persons, areas contacted, dates and responses received. Attempts to infonnally resolve are considered when calculating the twenty-one (21) day time frame. A complaint will not be untimely untilan inmate fails to pursue it further.
Attendance at congregate religious services by an SHU inmate is not
permitted per Directive #4933.
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IÑMATE GRIEVANCE PROGRAM (IGP)
Inmates assigned to the SHU will have access to the Inmate Grievance Program as follows:
All complaints must be sent to the lGRC Office through the facility
mail. (lGP Deposit Boxes), which are kept locked at all times, complaints are collected from these boxes at least twice a week by the
IGP Supervisor or his representative. '
A. Grievance forms will be made available upon request to the SHU
Floor Officer.
B. A staff member of the Inmate Grievance Office will make rounds
a minimum of once per week. The purpose of the rounds is to .
deal with the issues involving the grievance program and to get
direction on how to informally resolve issues within the facility
that this section does not provide for, Rounds are NOT Intended for disputing the outcome of IGRC responses or any
level of response to the complaint submitted. Directive #4040
provides for a simple, fair, and orderly process to appeal the
decisions of the Com..mittee and Superintendent's responses.
C. Before submitting a complaint an inmate should attempt to informally resolve his issues. This is not intended to deny an inmates
right to submit a complaint. However, it is strongly advised to
correspond with those areas that directly affect the issue that the
. inmate has. If an informal resolution is not
What is the process? The IGRC has up to sixteen (16) calendar days
to resolve the grievance informally. If there is no resolution, the full
committee conducts a hearing to answer the grievance or make a rec- .
ommendation to the Superintendent. The IGRC must issue a decisionlrecommendation* within two (2) working days. IGRC decisions
requiring Superintendent or Central Office action are written in the
form of recommendations and referred to the Superintendent.
*The IGRC may dismiss and close grievance after a hearing
for a variety of reasons specified at § 701.5(b)(4}. If you believe that a dismissal is not authorized by the directive, you
may apply directly to the facility lGP Supervisor for review
within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the IGRe's decision dismissing the grievance.
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PERSONALfLEGAL
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Per Departmental Directive, Special Housing Unit inmates are allowed one (1) visit per week, excluding legal visits. For the purpose.
of this policy, the visit week begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday.
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only.
Inmates will be pat frisked and hand scanned upon entering the Visiting Room and strip frisked at the end of each visit, personal and legal..
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The only articles you will be allowed to take in the Visiting Room
are: wedding band, medication (if needed and to be held by the Visiting Room Officer),. (1) religious medal with chain, eyeglasses, Kufil
yannulkeJTsalot- Kob and legal work, with prior approval of the
Deputy Superintendent for Security. Money receipts will be allowed .
to be taken out of the Visiting Room by inmates at the conclnsionof
the visit. Allowed items are not permitted to be exchanged by mmates in the Visiting Room.
Inmates will be attired only in state issued clothing upon entering the
Visit ROOID.
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state green pants
white state T shirt (optional)
white state under shorts
pair state sneakers (Level I and II inmates with Medical
Volunteers first
Local visits, defined as visitor within (1) hour or less travel
time.
Firstin/First out
Once a visit is terminated, there will be no re-entry. All visitors will
be provided with a minimum of three (3) hours visiting time unless
the visit began after 1:2:15 PM.
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Lega1 visits may be scheduled Monday, 'Wednesday or Friday, except
on holidays by having your attorney contact the Inmate Records Coordinator. Twenty-four (24) hour notice is required. Hours are 12:00
- 4:30 PM. Attorneys and their lega1 representatives are eligible if
they are identified as such in writing on letterhead. PIMS visit criteria applies. No exceptions.
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PACKAGES
Books, magazines, periodicals and legal materials are the only packages allowed for SHU inmates.
SHU inmates are not allowed to mail out items through the Package
Room, except legal material (with approval). You may request advanced authorization from the Deputy Superintendent for Security, to
review and/or send legal work out with a visitor while visiting. Procedures will be outlined in writing upon approval.
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PHOl\i'E CALLS
permit.)
When the Visiting Room is full and other visitors are waiting, it will
be necessary to ask some visitors to leave after a three (3) hour period.
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After thirty (30) days of satisfactory post adjustment, Level III inmates will be allowed to make one (1) phone call every other month.
Calls are limited to five (5) minutes. After 6 attempts the number is.
made no longer available for that day by the automated systern. No
other calls (family, emergency, legal, ete.) are allowed unless approved by the Superintendent. A call to inform a family
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PAROLE
Parole Officers are assigned to Southport Correctional Facility. Any
and all requests for their service shall be addressed to their office. _
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DEPRIVATION ORDERS
or in his/her absence. the OD or higher ranking authority. Restraints.
as referred to in this order, may consist of handcuffs, waist chain and
leg irons. All Level I inmates on a Restraint Order will be cuffed behind their back with a waist chain. Leg irons will also be utilized.
A Restraint Order will be valid for no more thanseven (7) days and
may be renewed by the Deputy Superintendent for Security, or in his!
her absence, the OD or higher ranking authority.
A copy of the Restraint Order and any renewal thereafter must be forwarded to the Superintendent and the inmate within twenty four (24)
hours.
An order deprivingan :inmate of a specific item, privilege or service
may be issued when it is detenn:ined that a threat to the safety or se-
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must be authorized by the Officer of the Day (OD) or the Deputy Superintendent for Security Services or higher ranking authority. Initial
approval may be given verbally but must be confirmed in writing
wíthintwenty-four (24) hours with a copy to the Superintendent.
Each Deprivation Order must be reviewed on a daily basis and may
be-renewed by the Deputy Superintendent for Security services or, in
his/her absence, the aD or Watch Commander or higher ranking authority. This review shall be documented by the reviewing Officer
who shall initial and date the Order, adding any comments that aré
appropriate.
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Any Deprivation Order depriving an inmate of minimum standard
items (Le. bedding; -clothing, etc.) för Mental Health or Psychiatric
reasons must be approved by an appropriate clinical professional or.
in his absence. by the ranking Facility Health Service Professional.
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RESTRAINT ORDER
Any inmate assigned to a SHU who has displayed a history of
assaultive behavior and/or who presents a threat to the safety
or security of himself. other persons or state property may be
placed under a Restraint Order by the Deputy Superintendent
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FRISKS
In accordance with the provisions of Directive #4910, "Control of
and Search for Contraband". the following procedures will be followed in such designated Special Housing Units;
Strip Frisk:
On initial entry to a disciplinary SHU, an inmate will be strip frisked.
When an inmate is transferred from one facility SHU he may be strip
frisked on exiting the facility but may not be strip searched or strip
frisked without probable cause upon entry to the receiving facility
and/or its SHU. A strip frisk will be conducted upon the completion
of any visit.
Pat Frisk
An inmate will be pat frisked and hand scanned whenever he goes out
of, or returns to the SHU, and/or prior to and upon returning from any
exercise periods, hearings, interviews, etc. An inmate will be pat
frisked and hand scanned prior to entering the facility Visiting Room.
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All other guidelines must be followed before an inmate will be placed
on a Restricted Diet in accordance with Directive #4933.
formal cell frisk, uniformed floor staff
cell and conduct informal visual inspecgarbage. A Misbehavior Report shall be
containers contain an unhygienic sub-
Formal:
Random cell frisks will be conducted in accordance
with a schedule issued by the Deputy Superintendent for Security or
an unscheduled cell frisk may be authorized with the approval of a
Security Supervisor in accordance with Departmental Directive
#4910. A contraband receipt will be issued when' a formal cell frisk
has been conducted and no Misbehavior Report is filed. In the event
contraband is found, Fonn # 2171 A, Misbehavior Report, will be
filed indicating what contraband was found. You will not receive a
contraband receipt if you receive a Misbehavior Report.
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RESTRICTED DIETS
, Restricted diets may be imposed as a result of a disposition at a Superintendent Hearing, Tier m, or prior to a hearing for inmates involved in certain acts of misbehavior.
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CELL SHIELD ORDERS
A Cell Shield is a transparent cell front covering equipped to provide
adequate ventilation. Cell Shields may be applied for good cause including, but not limited to, the reasons listed below, which warrant
their use:
Spitting through the cell door, or the throwing of feces, urine,
food or other objects through the cell door.
B. The inmate refuses to keep his hands within the celland/or other, wise attempts to assault or harass staff.
C. The inmate is so disruptive as to adversely affect the proper operation of the unit.
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Use of the Cell Shield shall be approved by the Deputy Superintendent for Security or in hisIher absence, the OD or higher ranking authority. The approval shall be valid for no more than seven, (7) days
and may be renewed by the Deputy Superintendent for Security Ser-.
vices or, in his/her absence, the OD or higher ranking authority.
A Throwing food while assigned to the SHU.
A copy of the Cell Shield Order arid any renewal thereafter shall be
forwarded to the Superintendent and the inmate within twenty-four
(24) hours.
B. Committing unhygienic acts in the SHU, such as spitting at staff or
other inmates or throwing feces or urine; or refusing to obey a '
direct order at the time of meal distribution or:
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C. Refusing to obey a direct order to return a food container or utensil
at the conclusion of a.meal.
D. A long term SHU inmate who has lost all other available privileges and good time.
CELL HATCH PROCEDURES
Where cell hatches remain closed, the following hatch procedures are
in effect.
See Procedures outlined in Section 16, "Food", for proper
dure during food delivery.
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A. Meals: Refusing to obey a direct order at the time of meal distribution, or refusing to obey a direct order to return a food contailler or utensil at the conclusion of a meal could result in your
receiving a Prehearing Restricted Diet.
warning of the possibility. Be prepared to give appropriate respect by
dressing if approached.
Inmates who fail to comply with this policy
will not receive any service.
Rules against lewd exposure are strictly enforced.
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B. Other Services: Refusing to obey a direct order at the time of delivery of service will be interpreted as a refusal of the service.
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FACILITY FIRES & RELATED EMERGENCIES·
Fire and emergency procedures are posted at the front end of all galleries on the wall and are in both English and Spanish :in the event of
fires that may occur on your gallery. Where any large amount of
. smoke is generated, you should position yourself on the floor of your
cell where there is clear air and wait staff direction. For all other related emergencies, follow staff direction.
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SMOKE FREE POLICY
A Smoke Free Policy is the policy for the Department of Correctional
Services. No smoking products are allowed for any inmate in SHU,
tobacco, rolling papers, matches, etc.
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FEMALE STAFF ON GALLERIES
DETENTION ADMISSION
As per Directive #4933, Part 301.3: An inmate may be held at Southport Correctional Facility after his SHU release date as a Detention
Admission, while awaiting transfer. .
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LIVE MASTER COUNTS
Live counts are conducted at: 12:00 AM, 2.:00 AM, 4:00 AM, 6:00
11:30 AM, 5:00 PM and 10: 15 PM. Nothing is to be on or over
the celi bars.
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PROBLEM SOL "lNG DIRECTORY
Write To/Contact
Problem Area
Aggression
CeU Study
& Pre-Treatment
.Assigned Counselor
Whenever female staff enter a gallery, those inmates wishing to speak
with the staff member must be dressed in state issued trousers.
(Level Ill inmates may be in personal shorts, not boxer under shorts).
Block- Showers, supplies, linen,
haircuts, phone calls, exercise,
etc.
Floor Officer or .
Block Sergeant
Female staff will announce their presence before entering the gallery.
Even though you may not be expecting to be seen by the female staff
member, the staff person may have business to discuss with you. The
gallery announcement should be considered as
Commissary
Commissary
Correspondence
Senior Mail Clerk or Senior
Counselor
Problems
Dental
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Supervisor
Dentist
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Disciplinary
Superintendent
(Misbehavior Reports)
Appeals
Inmate Accounts
Inmate Accoùnts Sup.
Jail Time, Release Date, Warrant
Persona! Property
Inmate Records
Coordinator
Law Library/Notary
Law Library Officer
Public
Mess Hall
Food Service Admin.
Medical
Health Services
Director
Package Room
Package Room Officer
Parole Board, Parole Results
Parole Programs
Parole Officer
Property Claims
Institution Steward
Religious Needs
Coordinating
Education/Cell
Chaplain
Academic Supervisor
Study
State Shop Supplies/Issues
State Shop Supervisor
Excess property NOT received
from transfer facility
Transfer Facility
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