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Segregated confinement
Confinement of an incarcerated individual to an individual occupancy housing unit for more than 17 hours a day, excluding emergencies or medical/mental health treatment.
Special population
Includes incarcerated individuals aged 21 or younger, 55 or older, with a disability, or pregnant/caring for a child in the facility.
Residential rehabilitation unit
A separate housing unit for therapy and rehabilitative programming for individuals needing more than 15 days of segregated confinement.
Chief administrative officer
The highest-ranking facility official responsible for making determinations.
Violent felony act
Incarcerated individual's conduct involving serious physical harm, sexual coercion, extortion, rule coercion, inciting disturbances, deadly weapons, or escape attempts.
Maximum facility capacity
Defined as per section 7040.2 of the Title.
Facility policies and procedures
Written policies and procedures developed by the chief administrative officer in line with the regulations.
Rules of inmate conduct
Written rules governing inmate behavior, including chargeable offenses, punishments, and disciplinary procedures.
Misbehavior reports
Written reports prepared by staff for inmate offenses, detailing the incident, rule violations, and involved parties.
Investigative processes
Initiation of investigations by the chief administrative officer for incidents warranting inquiry, conducted by unbiased personnel.
Assistance to inmates
Provision of help to non-English speaking or illiterate inmates to understand the rules of inmate conduct.
Inmate Assistance
Provided to non-English speaking, illiterate, or otherwise unable inmates at least 24 hours before a hearing, including various forms of aid such as understanding evidence and filing appeals.
Administrative Segregation
Immediate confinement of an incarcerated individual threatening facility safety pending a disciplinary hearing, subject to specific criteria and time limitations.
Segregated Confinement
Confinement meeting specified criteria for segregated confinement, not lasting more than forty-eight hours from placement, with a written statement provided within 24 hours.
Disciplinary Hearing
Hearing within 15 business days of a violation charge, or sooner if in segregated confinement, allowing the inmate to be present, call witnesses, and present evidence.
Hearing Officer
Impartial person appointed by the chief administrative officer to preside over disciplinary hearings, requiring specific training and responsible for determining the relevance of witnesses and evidence.
Redundant Question
A question that repeats information unnecessarily
Inmate Exclusion
Removing the inmate during witness interviews for safety
Disposition
Outcome of the hearing supported by evidence and sanctions
Plea Bargaining
Negotiation for a lesser punishment in exchange for a plea
Disciplinary Sanctions
Punishments imposed based on offense severity and past record
Good Behavior Allowances
Discretionary reductions in sentence for good conduct
Appeal Procedures
Process for inmates to challenge hearing decisions
Recordkeeping
Maintaining records of misbehavior reports, dispositions, and appeals
Chief Administrative Officer
Official overseeing appeal decisions and sanctions
