2-02.02 Jury Clothing & Clothing For Passes.gdp

I. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

  • This policy establishes procedures for processing civilian clothing used by incarcerated persons.

  • Applicable for individuals approved for jail passes and attending jury trials.

II. POLICY

  • Incarcerated persons may wear civilian clothing only for court appearances in jury trials or during temporary jail passes.

    • Storage of Clothing:

      • Jury clothing and clothing for passes are securely stored.

      • Items stored in specified facilities consistent with current practices.

    • Deputy Sheriffs:

      • Same-gender Deputy Sheriffs will observe clothing changes during the process.

III. DEFINITIONS

  • (No definitions provided in the transcript)

IV. PROCEDURE

A. Receiving and Exchanging Clothing with Visitors

  1. Authorization: Incarcerated persons must authorize the release of their clothing.

    • Complete an Incarcerated Person Property Release Form.

    • Custodial personnel itemize clothing articles on this form.

    • Confirm visitor’s identification picking up clothing.

    • Visitor must sign the form; custodial personnel will also sign and attach it to the booking sheet.

  2. Visitor Procedures:

    • Visitors wishing to leave or pick up clothing must do so in the lobby or reception area during visiting hours.

  3. Limitations:

    • A maximum of 2 sets of clothing are accepted; jury clothing can be exchanged daily.

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B. Visitor Leaving Jury Clothing

  1. Jury Trial Confirmation:

    • Confirm a jury trial is scheduled via the Court Screen.

  2. Search and Contraband Checks:

    • Appropriate search and contraband policies apply when inventorying incoming clothing, executed in the visitor’s presence.

    • Shift supervisor notified if contraband is found.

  3. Timeline for Receipt:

    • Jury clothing can be received 72 hours before the trial.

    • Staff updates the Clothing Property Screen in ICJIS, documenting:

      • Delivery individual details (e.g., family, attorney).

      • Contact number for clothing return after trial.

    • A copy of the property form is attached to the clothing bag and the booking sheet.

  4. Storage Procedure:

    • Clothing placed in the designated storage area with the Clothing Property Form.

  5. Updating Records:

    • Custodial personnel update the Clothing Property Screen post-release, sign and date the forms, and provide copies to incarcerated persons.

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C. Jury Trial Clothing Guidelines

  1. Search Requirements:

    • Custodial personnel will search jury clothing prior to provision to incarcerated persons.

    • Two sets of clothing are allowed, specifically:

      • Approved: shirt, pants, socks, shoes, sports jacket.

      • Belts and ties given at the courthouse and returned to the attorney.

  2. Changing Procedure on Trial Day:

    • Incarcerated persons change into jury clothing in designated areas (not in cells): holding cell, dress-in room, or multipurpose room.

  3. Secure Process for Maximum Security Housing:

    • Incarcerated individuals in maximum security use secure locations; a Deputy Sheriff observes through a window.

  4. Custodial Protocol Post-Trial:

    • Upon return, incarcerated persons change back into facility clothing; searches are applied.

    • Place personal clothing in the clothing bag for staff to secure.

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D. Civilian Clothing for Passes

  1. Clothing Provisioning:

    • Transportation provider usually brings clothing on the pass date.

    • No hangers, neckties, suspenders, or belts accepted.

    • Custodial personnel conduct searches on incoming clothing, with contraband discovery reported to the shift supervisor.

  2. Procedure Alignment:

    • Procedures from the Jury Trial Clothing section also apply for clothing changes during passes.

  3. Clothing Return:

    • Clothing released to the visitor after completion of the pass.