INMATE HANDBOOK
SHERIFF
STACY NICHOLSON
REVISED 07/01/05
GILMER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
106 BRETT DICKEY MEMORIAL DRIVE
ELLIJAY, GA 30536
INMATE HANDBOOK
SHERIFF
STACY NICHOLSON
REVISED 07/01/05
GILMER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
106 BRETT DICKEY MEMORIAL DRIVE
ELLIJAY, GA 30536
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPLIED CONSENT
SMOKING
ADMISSIONS
CLASSIFICATION
SECURITY
PERSONAL SEARCHES
BEDDING AND LINENS
PERSONAL HYGIENE
CLOTHING
PAPER AND BOOKS
PURCHASED COMMISSARY
RELEASING PROPERTY AND CLOTHING
BOUGHT GAMES FROM COMMISSARY
UNAUTHORIZED ITEMS
INDIGENT INMATES
INMATE COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE
MAIL
VISITATION
INMATE SERVICES
HEALTH AND MEDICAL
HEALTH ASSESSMENTS
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
INMATE MEDICATION
MEDICAL RECORDS
CHARGES FOR MEDICAL CARE
FOOD SERVICES
SANITATION, CELL CLEANLINESS
LAUNDRY
INMATE PROGRAMS
RECREATION/EXERCISE
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
LEGAL RESOURCES
HABEAS CORPUS
ACCESS TO LAW LIBRARY
READING MATERIALS
COMMISSARY
DISCIPLINE AND GRIEVANCE
GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
RULES OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION
DISCIPLINARY PLAN AND PROCEDURES
VIOLATIONS
MINOR INFRACTIONS
MAJOR INFRACTIONS
SERIOUS INFRACTIONS
SANCTIONS
DISCIPLINARY BOARD
PENALTIES
ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION
GRIEVANCE
GRIEVANCE GUIDELINES
TRUSTEES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS
BONDING PROCESS
THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING EACH INMATE’S CONDUCT
AND BEHAVIOR AT THE GILMER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER, GILMER GEORGIA.
ACCEPTANCE OF THIS BOOKLET BY THE INMATE SHALL BE PRESUMED TO BE PRIMA FACIA
EVIDENCE OF KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTENTS AND CONSENT TO OBEY AND FOLLOW THE
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONTAINED THEREIN.
VIOLATION OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN WILL SUBJECT THE
VIOLATOR TO DISCIPLINARY ACTON AND/OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
THE INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
BASED ON THE CHANGING NEEDS AND REQUIRMENTS OF THE DETENTION CENTER. STAFF
MEMBERS WILL EXPLAIN ANY CHANGES TO YOU, AND YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO ABIDE BY
THOSE CHANGES. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO READ, MAINTAIN, AND RETURN THIS BOOK IN GOOD
CONDITION. ADDITIONALLY, YOU ARE REQUIRD TO MAINTAIN AND RETURN IN GOOD
CONDITION ALL ISSUED ITEMS OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF THEIR REPLACEMENT
PRIOR TO BEING RELEASED FROM THE DETENTION CENTER.
THE GILMER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER IS A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT. THIS MEANS NO
SMOKING OF ANY SUBSTANCE, AND ANY USE OF ANY TYPE OF TOBACCO PRODUCT WILL NOT BE
ALLOWED. ALL FORMS OF TOBACCO, AS WELL AS SMOKING ACCESSORIES (LIGHTERS,
CIGARETE PAPERS, ETC) ARE CONSIDERED CONTRABAND. ANY SMOKING ITEMS THAT YOU
BRING INTO THE DETENTION CENTER WITH YOU WILL BE HELD WITH YOUR PERSONAL
PROPERTY (EXCEPT FOR LIGHTERS, WHICH WILL BE DISPOSED OF). TELL YOUR FRIENDS
AND FAMILY NOT TO BRING OR MAIL YOU TOBACCO PRODUCTS, THEY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED,
NOR WILL THEY BE RETURNED. CONTRABAND ITEMS WILL BE DESTROYED UPON DISCOVERY BY
THE STAFF AT THE DETENTION CENTER.
IF YOU SMOKE, YOUR STAY IN THE GILMER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER WILL BE A GOOD
TIME FOR YOU TO QUIT SMOKING. THIS MAY NOT BE AS HARD AS YOU MAY THINK. IF YOU
HAVE TRIED TO QUIT SMOKING BEFORE, YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN DO IT. MAYBE YOU HAVE
BEEN THINKING ABOUT QUITTING. WE HOPE YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BE AN EX-SMOKER WHEN
YOU LEAVE THE DETENTION CENTER. IT’S ONE OF THE BEST THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR
YOURSELF, YOUR HEALTH, AND YOU’RE FAMILY.
I. ADMISSIONS
DURING THE INTAKE AND BOOKING PROCESS EACH ARRESTEE WILL BE REQUIRED:
1) TO COOPERATE FULLY IN THE PREPARATION OF ALL FORMS AND REPORTS AND TO COMPLY
FULLY AT ALL TIMES WITH THE DIRECTION OF THE DETENTION OFFICER(S).
2) TO PROVIDE CURRENT AND ACCURATE INFORMATION FOR PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION.
3) TO COOPERATE FULLY IN THE PREPARATION OF PERSONAL HEALTH SCREEN AND
MEDICAL/SUICIDE FORM.
4) TO SUBMIT TO APPROPRIATE IDENTIFICATION, SEARCH AND HYGIENE PROCEDURES.
5) TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT AND COMPLIANCE WITH RULES, REGULATIONS, AND PROCEDURES
CONTAINED HEREIN.
6) TO RELINQUISH ITEMS SUCH AS MONEY, JEWELRY, SECURITIES, AND ALL PERSONAL
PROPERTY FOR INVENTORY AND SECURE STORAGE.
II. CLASSIFICATION
INMATES WILL BE ASSIGNED AN INITIAL CLASSIFICATION BASED UPON SEX, STATUS OF
OFFENSE, AND VIOLENT NATURE OF THE OFFENDER.
HOUSING ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE BASED ON THE ASSIGNED INMATE CLASSIFICATION TO
ENSURE SAFETY AND SECURITY.
A CLASSIFICATION AND IDENTIFICATION WRISTBAND WILL BE ISSUED AT BOOK-IN. THIS
WRISTBAND IS REQUIRED TO REMAIN ON YOUR WRIST AT ALL TIMES, AND IS NOT TO BE
TAMPERED WITH. REMOVAL OF THE WRISTBAND, FOR ANY REASON, WILL RESULT IN
CONFISCATION OF ANY PRIVILEGES TO WHICH YOU MIGHT OTHERWISE BE ENTITLED.
III. SECURITY
INMATES WILL BE ALLOWED TO HAVE IN THEIR POSSESSION OR HOUSING AREA ONLY
AUTHORIZED OR ISSUED ITEMS AND MATERIALS. ALL OTHER ITEMS AND MATERIALS
(INCLUDING ALTERED OR MISUSED ITEMS OR MATERIAL) WILL BE CONSIDERED CONTRABAND,
AND WILL BE CONFISCATED AND DESTROYED (THIS INCLUDES CROSSES, “DREAM CATCHERS”,
HEARTS, OR ANY OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE MADE FROM MATERIAL THAT IS ALTERED FROM ITS
ORIGINAL CONDITION).
DAILY INSPECTIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED. SEARCHES ARE ROUTINE AND ARE USED TO
CONTROL THE INTRODUCTION OF CONTRABAND, AND YOU ARE EXPECTED TO COOPERATE FULLY
WITH STAFF MEMBERS. ANY INTERFERENCE DURING SEARCHES IS PROHIBITED. FACILITY
STAFF MEMBERS ARE TRAINED, AUTHORIZED AND EXPECTED TO EMPLOY THE DEGREE OF FORCE
CONSIDERED NECESSARY AND REASONABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE FACILITY, AND TO
DISPEL ANY DISRUPTIVE SITUATIONS.
THIS MAY INCLUDE THE USE OF RESTRAINING DEVICES, CHEMICAL AGENTS, AND OTHER
INTERMEDIATE WEAPONS, AS DETERMINED BY THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF THE SITUATION.
PERSONAL SEARCHES
NO INMATE HOUSED AT THE GILMER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER WILL HAVE ANY EXPECTATION
OF PRIVACY AT THIS FACILITY, UNDER SUPREME COURT RULING 468 U.S. 517 (1984).
INMATES ARE SUBJECT TO A FRISK OR PATDOWN SEARCH AT ANY TIME DURING
INCARCERATION. THESE SEARCHES SHALL BE DEFINED AS THE USE OF AN OFFICER’S HAND
TO PHYSICALLY TOUCH THE OUTER GARMENTS OF A REAL AND/OR SUSPECTED VIOLATOR OF
LAW FOR REASONS OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT THE INMATE IS CARRYING A CONCEALED
WEAPON, CONTRABAND, OR EVIDENCE. DURING THIS SEARCH, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO
REMOVE YOUR SHOES AND SOCKS.
IF, AT ANY TIME, A STAFF MEMBER HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO SUSPECT THAT AN INMATE
HAS CONTRABAND IN HIS/HER POSSESSION, A STRIP SEARCH MAY BE CONDUCTED. ALL
CLOTHING WILL BE REMOVED, AND SEARCHED AS DIRECTED BY THE STAFF MEMBER. THE
STAFF MEMBER WILL VISUALLY INSPECT ALL BODY PARTS AND CAVITIES. STRIP SEARCHES
WILL BE HELD IN A PRIVATE AREA.
INMATES ARE ALLOWED TO HAVE IN THEIR POSSESSION OR HOUSING AREA THE FOLLOWING
PERMITED ITEMS OR MATERIALS.
BEDDING AND LINENS
1) 2 SHEETS
PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS (ISSUED OR PURCHASED)
1) 1TOOTHBRUSH
ITEMS IN THIS INTAKE KIT ARE CONSUMABLES. ALL PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS WILL BE
ISSUED INITIALLY BY THE DETENTION CENTER, AND SOAP, TOILET PAPER, AND FEMININE
HYGIENE ITEMS WILL BE RE-ISSUED ON MONDAY NIGHTS.
IN ORDER FOR YOU TO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT ITEMS, TOILET PAPER COBS MUST BE
EXCHANGED. IF YOU DO NOT RETURN THE COB YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE REPLACEMENTS.
CLOTHING
1) 5 CHANGES OF UNDERWEAR/SOCKS (WHITE)
ONLY INMATES WHO HAVE BEEN INCARCERATED FOR LESS THAN 5 (FIVE) DAYS MAY RECEIVE
PACKAGES. ONLY THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ACCEPTABLE.
UNDERSHIRTS, UNDERPANTS, SOCKS, BRAS (NO UNDERWIRE) MAXIMUM OF 5 EACH: WHITE,
NEW, AND IN THE PACKAGE, AND 2 PAIRS OF LONG JOHNS (WHITE, NEW, IN THE PACKAGE).
THERE WILL BE NO EXECPTIONS EVERYTHING IS TO BE PURCHASED FROM COMMISSARY OR
WILL NOT BE APPROVED.
PAPERS AND BOOKS
1) LEGAL PAPERS
PURCHASED COMMISSARY
OPENED COMMISSARY IS NOT TO BE STORED. ALL OPENED ITEMS WILL BE DISPOSED OF,
AND CONSIDERED CONTRABAND.
INMATES WILL BE ALLOWED TO PURCHASE SNACKS FROM THE COMMISSARY AS POSTED. ONLY
DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND ITEMS CONTAINED IN DISPOSABLE WRAPPINGS WILL BE
PERMITTED WITHIN THE HOUSING AREA. WASTE AND TRASH MUST BE DISCARDED IN
APPROPRIATE CONTAINERS. ALL PURCHASES ARE DEDUCTED FROM THE INMATE’S COMMISSARY
ACCOUNT, WHICH IS MAINTAINED BY THE DETENTION CENTER, PROVIDED THAT THE INMATE
HAS FUNDS IN HIS/HER ACCOUNT AT THE TIME THE ORDER IS PROCESSED.
YOU MUST BE DETAINED IN THE GILMER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER FOR A PERIOD OF
THIRTY (30) DAYS WITHOUT MONEY ON YOUR ACCOUNT TO BE CONSIDERED INDIGENT.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PLACED A COMMISSARY ORDER, AND YOU ARE RELEASED OR
TRANSFERRED, YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER WILL HAVE SEVEN (7) DAYS TO PICK UP YOUR
ORDER. IF THE ORDER IS NOT PICKED UP WITHIN THIS TIME FRAME, IT WILL BE
DISBURSED TO INDIGENT INMATES.
ALL MONIES IN THE FORM OF CASH, MONEY ORDER, OR CERTIFIED CHECK THAT AN INMATE
HAS IN HIS/HER POSSESSION WHEN BROUGHT INTO THE BOOKING AREA, WILL BE
IMMEDIATELY CREDITED TO THAT INMATES COMMISSARY ACCOUNT.
NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR PAYROLL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR DEPOSIT INTO AN
INMATES ACCOUNT.
ANY PERSON WISHING TO MAKE A DEPOSIT INTO AN INMATE'S ACCOUNT MAY DO SO BY
BRINGING THE DEPOSIT TO THE DETENTION CENTER 7 DAYS A WEEK 24 HOURS A DAY.
MONEY ORDERS OR CERTIFIED CHECKS MAY BE MAILED TO THE DETENTION CENTER AND MUST
BE MADE OUT IN THE INMATE’S NAME.
NO MONEY WILL BE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE INMATE’S ACCOUNT TO ANOTHER.
NO COMMISSARY ORDER MAY BE LEFT FOR ANOTHER INMATE UPON YOUR RELEASE OR
TRANSFER.
***NO COMMISSARY ITEMS FROM ANY OTHER FACILITY WILL BE ACCEPTED INTO THE HOUSING
AREA OF THE GILMER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER, FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER.***
ALL PROPERTY IN YOUR POSSESSION, ISSUED OR OTHERWISE, WILL BE PLACED INTO YOUR
PROPERTY BOX OR BAG, AND STORED UNDERNEATH YOUR BUNK. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED
TO KEEP MORE PROPERTY THAN WILL FIT INTO THIS BOX OR BAG.
*ANY* EXCESSIVE ITEMS, ITEMS NOT IN THEIR PROPER PLACE, OR ITEMS CONSTITUTING A
SAFETY, SECURITY, OR HEALTH HAZARD WILL BE CONSIDERED CONTRABAND, AND WILL BE
CONFISCATED BY THE STAFF.
ANY MISUSE OR ABUSE OF AUTHORIZED ITEMS OR MATERIALS WILL PLACE THE INMATE
SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES. ANY ISSUED ITEMS THAT ARE ALTERED OR
DESTROYED WILL BE PAID FOR BY THE INMATE WHO HAS THE ITEM(S) IN HIS/HER
POSSESSION, PRIOR TO RELEASE FROM THE DETENTION CENTER, IF NECESSARY, CRIMINAL
CHARGES WILL ALSO BE BROUGHT FOR DESTRUCTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.
RELEASING PROPERTY AND CLOTHING
TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE ITEMS, YOU MAY SEND PROPERTY HOME ON
VISITATION DAYS. YOU MUST REQUEST THE RELEASE OF PROPERTY IN WRITING, AND
ANYONE CLAIMING YOUR PROPERTY WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROPER IDENTIFICATION AND
SIGN THE PROPERTY RELEASE FORM. NO PARTIAL RELEASE OF PROPERTY WILL BE
AUTHORIZED, I.E. IT IS EITHER ALL OR NOTHING. ADDITIONALLY, CLOTHING WILL NOT
BE RELEASED, UNLESS THERE IS ANOTHER SET OF CLOTHES BROUGHT AS REPLACEMENT, SO
THAT YOU WILL HAVE SOMETHING TO WEAR UPON YOUR RELEASE OR TRANSFER.
BOUGHT GAMES OR LEISURE ACTIVITIES FROM COMMISSARY
YOU ARE ALLOWED BOUGHT LEISURE ITEMS FROM COMMISSARY. ANY LEISURE ACTIVITY
ALTERED OR USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN ITS SOLE PURPOSE WILL BE CONSIDERED
CONTRABAND AND CONFISCATED.
UNAUTHORIZED ITEMS
INMATES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE IN THEIR POSSESSION OR HOUSING AREA THE
FOLLOWING PROHIBITED ITEMS/MATERIALS:
A) ANY TYPE OF WEAPON OR TOOL
ACCUMULATION OF AUTHORIZED ITEMS AND MATERIALS CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AND
CONSTITUTING A SAFETY, SECURITY, OR HEALTH HAZARD WILL BE CONFISCATED AS
CONTRABAND. ANY MISUSE OR ABUSE OF AUTHORIZED ITEMS OR MATERIALS WHICH HINDERS
OR RESTRICTS SAFETY AND SECURITY SURVEILLANCE BY STAFF MEMBERS OR ELECTRONIC
DEVICES IS PROHIBITED (I.E. SHEETS, TOWELS, ETC., HANGING FROM BUNKS).
H) INDIGENT INMATES
ANY INMATE WHO IS INDIGENT (SUBJECT TO THE RULES EXPLAINED PREVIOUSLY IN THIS
BOOKLET) MAY RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:
12 PRESTAMPED ENVELOPES, SUFFICIENT WRITING PAPER, AND A PENCIL A MONTH, TO
PERMIT CORRESPONDENCE WITH FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS, AND LEGAL COUNSEL.
IF AN INMATE IS DECLARED INDIGENT, RECEIVES INDIGENT ASSISTANCE, AND LATER HAS
MONEY DEPOSITED INTO HIS/HER ACCOUNT, THE MONEY DEPOSITED WILL GO TOWARDS
REPAYING THE INDIGENT FUND.
IV. INMATE COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE
TELEPHONE ACCESS FOR COMMUNICATIONS WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND LEGAL COUNSEL WILL
BE PROVIDED.
PERSONAL TELEPHONE CALLS MAY BE MONITORED BY STAFF MEMBERS FOR INFORMATION THAT
MAY CONSTITUTE A THREAT TO SAFETY OR SECURITY OF THE FACILITY. TELEPHONE
COMMUNICATIONS FOR INMATES DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SAME DEGREE OF PRIVACY AS THAT
OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC EXCEPT COMMUNICATIONS WITH LEGAL COUNSEL, THE COURTS, OR
OTHER PRIVILEGED INDIVIDUALS.
HOUSING AREA WILL HAVE PAY PHONE SUPPLIED THAT CAN BE USED ON A COLLECT CALL OR
CALLING CARD ONLY. TELEPHONES WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING THE HOURS OF 7 AM UNTIL
MIDNIGHT, 7 DAYS A WEEK. ABUSE OF THE TELEPHONES (SUCH AS ALLOWING OTHERS TO
USE YOUR PIN TO MAKE CALLS) WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE PRIVILEGE, FOR AN
INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME. THE DETENTION CAPTAIN, BASED UPON THE INMATE
POPULATION AND THE NUMBER OF TELEPHONES AVAILABLE, WILL DETERMINE TELEPHONE TIME
LIMIT.
2) 1 BLANKET
3) 1 TOWEL
4) 1 MATTRESS
5) 1 WASH CLOTH
6) 1 NET BAG
2) 1 BAR SOAP
3) 1 COMB
4) 1 TUBE TOOTHPASTE
5) 1 BOTTLE SHAMPOO
6) 1 DEODERANT
7) FEMININE HYGIENE ITEMS (ARE ISSUED AS NEEDED)
8) PRESCRIPTION GLASSES/CONTACT LENSES (APPROVED BY MEDICAL) NO READING GLASSES
WILL BE APPROVED. CONTACT SOLUTION WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM YOUR FAMILY APPROVED
BY MEDICAL STAFF.
9) DENTURES. CLEANING/ADHESIVE FOR DENTURES IS TO BE PURCHASED FROM COMMISSARY
2) 1 DETENTION UNIFORM
3) 1 PAIR OF APPROVED FOOTWEAR
4) 1 WRISTBAND
5) 5 T- SHIRTS (WHITE)
6) ANY OTHER ITEMS AS APPROVED BY DETENTION CAPTAIN
2) RECEIVED LETTERS (20) (SENT THROUGH POST MASTER)
3) INMATE HANDBOOK
4) 1 RELIGIOUS BOOK (I.E. 1 BIBLE, KORAN, OR PRAYER BOOK)
5) 3 PERSONAL BOOKS MAILED FROM PUBLISHER/RETAILER (SOFT BOUND)
B) ANY ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR TABACCO
C) ANY FLAMMABLE, TOXIC, OR CAUSTIC MATERIALS OR SUBSTANCE
D) ANY WIG, MASK OR DISGUISE
E) ANY MANNEQUIN, DUMMY OR HUMAN REPLICA
F) UNAUTHORIZED FACILITY OR DEPARTMENTAL PROPERTY
G) ANY ITEMS, SUBSTANCES OR MATERIALS WHICH PRESENT A SAFETY, SECURITY OR HEALTH
HAZARD.
H) MONIES, SECURITIES, JEWELRY, OR ANY ALTERED ITEMS.
I) NO ITEMS ARE TO BE PASTED, DRAWN, OR ATTACHED IN ANY MANNER TO THE WALLS OR
BEDS OF THE DETENTION CENTER. ANY SUCH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED CONTRABAND AND
DESTROYED.
| MALES: | DORMS A, F, AND E | MONDAY |
| 8 PM 11 PM | ||
| FEMALE: | B DORM & ISO | WEDNESDAY |
| 8 PM 11 PM | ||
| MALES: | DORMS C, D, AND ISO | THURSDAY |
| 8 PM 11 PM | ||
| FEMALE: | B DORM & ISO | FRIDAY |
| 8 AM 12 PM | ||
| MALES: | DORMS A, F, AND E | SATURDAY |
| 9 AM 11 AM | ||
| 12 PM 4 PM | ||
| MALES: | DORMS C, D, AND ISO | SUNDAY |
| 9 AM 11 AM | ||
| 12 PM 4 PM |
V. INMATE SERVICES
HEALTH AND MEDICAL
HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED BY MEDICALLY TRAINED PERSONNEL
UNDER THE AUTHORITY AND DIRECTION OF A LICENSED PHYSICIAN.
INMATES REQUIRING EMERGENCY TREATMENT WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO A DESIGNATED
HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM OR PHYSICIAN’S OFFICE BY EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
OR STAFF MEMBERS.
INMATES REQUIRING MEDICAL CARE SHOULD SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST ON THE INMATE
SICK CALL FORM.
ALL MEDICATION WILL BE PRESCRIBED OR APPROVED BY LICENSED PHYSICIAN. ANY DENTAL
REQUESTS WILL BE ON A 90 DAY WAITING LIST, UNLESS SHOWN TO BE AN EMERGENCY. YOU
MAY HAVE YOUR FAMILY PREPAY AT YOUR DENTIST FOR QUICKER SERVICE. THE ONLY
DENTAL SERVICES COVERED WILL BE EXTRACTIONS, ALL OTHER ARE TO BE PAID BY FAMILY.
PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE WILL BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE ROUTINE MEDICAL COMPLAINTS ON A
SICK CALL FORM.
ALL MEDICATION WILL BE PRESCRIBED OR APPROVED BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN. MEDICAL
PERSONNEL AND STAFF MEMBERS WILL ENSURE THAT MEDICATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED AND
TAKEN AS DIRECTED. NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS WILL BE DISPENSED BY STAFF
MEMBERS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. ALL ADMINISTERED PRESCRIBED MEDICATION WILL BE
DOCUMENTED.
BODY CAVITY SEARCHES WILL BE CONDUCTED BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN, MEDICAL
PERSONNEL OF THE SAME SEX AS THE INMATE OR DESIGNATED AND TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS
OF THE SAME SEX AS THE INMATE EXCEPT IN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES.
HEALTH ASSESSMENTS
MEDICALLY TRAINED PERSONNEL UNDER THE AUTHORITY AND DIRECTION OF A LICENSED
PHYSICIAN WILL PROVIDE HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES. STAFF MEMBERS ARE TRAINED
IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AND EMERGENCY FIRST AID.
UPON ADMISSION TO THE DETENTION CENTER, YOU WILL BE GIVEN A PHYSICAL EXAM WITHIN
FOURTEEN (14) DAYS. TUBERCULOSIS SKIN (TB) TESTS TO DETERMINE EXPOSURE TO AIR
BORN PATHOGENS WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE
BEEN EXPOSED TO THE TB GERM, HAVE HAD POST TREATMENT FOR TB, OR A PAST POSITIVE
TEST. YOUR TB TEST WILL BE READ IN FORTY-EIGHT (48) TO SEVENTY-TWO (72) HOURS.
IF THERE IS A REACTION, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CHEST X-RAY. IF YOU REFUSE A
PHYSICAL EXAM AND/OR TESTING, YOU WILL BE ASSUMED TO HAVE AN INFECTIOYS DISEASE,
AND WILL BE SEGREGATED FROM THE GENERAL POPYULATION. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE
SCREENING TEST OR EXAMINATION.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASE
THE DETENTION CENTER MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO LIMIT THE SPREAD OF CONTAGIOUS
DISEASE, BUT THERE ARE STEPS EACH INDIVIDUAL MUST TAKE ON HIS/HER OWN TO MAKE
THIS MOST EFFECTIVE.
1. TUBERCULOSIS: THIS IS A RESPIRATORY DISEASE SPREAD BY THE COUGH OF AN
INFECTED INDIVIDUAL. FOR THIS REASON, EVERYONE IS TESTED WITHIN FOURTEEN (14)
DAYS OF ADMISSION INTO THE DETENTION CENTER. HAVING A POSITIVE SKIN TEST DOES
NOT MEAN THAT YOU HAVE CONTAGIOUS TUBERCULOSIS. WRITE TO THE MEDICAL STAFF IF
YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
2. HIV AND HEPATITIS B: THESE ARE BLOOD BORNE DISEASES NOT EASILY ACQUIRED
UNLESS YOU SHARE NEEDLES WITH, HAVE SEX WITH, OR COME INTO INTIMATE CONTACT WITH
THE BLOOD OR BODY FLUID OF AN INFECTED INDIVIDUAL. YOU MUST ASSUME
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROTECTING YOURSELF AGAINST THESE DISEASES.
3. BLOOD AND BODY FLUID PRECAUTION: EXPOSURE TO BLOOD AND CERTAIN OTHER BODY
FLUIDS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF ACQUIRING HIV OR HEPATITIS B. PROTECT YOURSELF
BY PRACTICING UNIVERSAL BLOOD AND BODY FLUID PRECAUTIONS, WHICH ARE AS FOLLOWS:
A. SINCE YOU CANNOT KNOW OR TELL BY LOOKING AT AN INDIVIDUAL, YOU MUST ALWAYS
TREAT THE BODY FLUIDS OF THEIRS AS THOUGHHE/SHE WERE INFECTED WITH A CONTAGIOUS
DISEASE.
B. AVOID DIRECT SKIN CONTACT WITH ANY BODY FLUIDS FROM OTHERS.
C. YOU WILL ALSO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM INFECTION FROM A NUMBER OF OTHER
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES BY PRACTICING BODY FLUIDS PRECAUTIONS.
INMATE MEDICATION
ALL MEDICATIONS WILL BE PRESCRIBED OR APPROVED BY THE LICENSED FACILITY
PHYSICIAN. MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND STAFF MEMBERS WILL INSURE THAT MEDICATIONS ARE
ADMINISTERED AND TAKEN AS DIRECTED. YOU WILL HAVE A CUP OF WATER WITH YOU AT
THE TIME YOU RECEIVE YOUR MEDICATION, AND YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PLACE THE CUP
AT REACHABLE ACCESS TO THE STAFF MEMBER AND/OR MEDICAL PERSONNEL TO FLOAT YOUR
MEDICATION IN THE CUP. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE YOUR MEDICATION IN THE
PRESENCE OF A STAFF MEMBER, AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO OPEN YOUR MOUTH AND LIFT
YOUR TONGUE TO ENSURE THAT MEDICATION HAS BEEN TAKEN.
HOARDING OR SAVING UP MEDICINES, AND/OR TRADING OR SELLING MEDICINES TO OTHER
INMATES, IS CONSIDERED A SERIOUS DANGER TO INMATES AT THE DETENTION CENTER. IF
DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE SUPERVISOR ON DUTY, THE INMATE MAY BE PHYSICALLY
ISOLATED FROM OTHER INMATES TO PROTECT HIMSELF/HERSELF AND OTHERS.
MEDICAL RECORDS
INMATE MEDICAL RECORDS SHALL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL, SEPARATE FROM DETENTION
RECORDS AND ACCESS LIMITED TO THE LICENSED FACILITY PHYSICIAN, MEDICAL
PERSONNES, AND DESIGNATED MEDICAL LIAISON (STAFF MEMBER) DURING A MEDICAL
EMERGENCY.
CHARGES FOR MEDICAL CARE
INMATE REQUESTED MEDICAL OR DENTAL CARE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A CHARGE OF NO MORE
THAN FIVE ($5) DOLLARS PER VISIT. THIS CONFORMS TO GEORGIA LAW (O.C.G.A.
42-4-71). IF YOU NEED TO SEE THE NURSE DUE TO SELF INFLICTED PROBLEM, SUCH AS
INFECTION DUE TO TATOO NEEDLES, OR FIGHTING, YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR ALL ITEMS,
AND MEDICINES.
FOOD SERVICES
THREE MEALS ARE SERVED DAILY. EACH MEAL IS PREPARED, TRANSPORTED AND SERVED BY
PERSONS, AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF KITCHEN STAFF. MENUS WILL BE CERTIFIED TO
CONTAIN MINIMUM DAILY ADULT REQUIREMENTS.
SPECIAL DIETS REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL. REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL DIETS MUST BE
SUBMITTED ON THE SICK CALL FORM. MEDICAL DIETS WILL BE APPROVED BY A LICENSED
PHYSICIAN. RELIGIOUS DIETS WILL BE APPROVED BY THE DETENTION CAPTAIN UPON
CONFIRMATION OF A BONA FIDE BELIEF AND PRACTICE.
REFUSAL OF MEALS BY ANY INMATE WILL BE DOCUMENTED, CONTINUED REFUSAL WILL PLACE
THAT INMATE ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE SICK CALL.
PASSING OF REQUIRED MEALS IS PROHIBITED. YOU MAY NOT GIVE AWAY, TRADE, OR
GAMBLE WITH FOOD REQUIREMENTS, OR IT WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS.
SANITATION, PERSONAL HYGIENE, CELL CLEANLINESS AND ORDERLINESS
EACH INMATE WILL PARTICIPATE IN AN ORGANIZED AND SUPERVISED PROGRAM OF DAILY
CLEANING WITHIN THEIR HOUSING AND COMMON AREA. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE
CLEANING PROGRAM WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS.
EACH INMATE WILL BE ENTITLED TO SHOWER DAILY AND REQUIRED TO SHOWER AT LEAST
TWICE EACH WEEK. CLOTHING AND TOWELS WILL BE EXCHANGED OR LAUNDERED TWICE EACH
WEEK. LINENS WILL BE LAUNDERED TWICE EACH WEEK. PROVISIONS FOR HAIR CARE MAY
BE ARRANGED AS SITUATIONS PERMIT.
THE FOLLOWING RULES WILL GOVERN EACH CELL:
LIGHTS ON WILL BE AT 0500 EVERY MORNING. AS A GENERAL RULE, LIGHTS,
TELEVISIONS, AND TELEPHONES WILL BE TURNED OFF AT 1100 PM.
ALL INMATES WILL BE OUT OF THEIR BUNK FOR BREAKFAST, AND WILL PERSONALLY RESPOND
AND PICK UP A TRAY. IF YOU DO NOT PERSONALLY RESPOND TO PICK UP A TRAY, YOU WILL
NOT BE FED. AFTER BREAKFAST IS SERVED, INMATES WILL MAKE THEIR BUNKS, IN A NEAT
AND ORDERLY FASHION NO LATER THAN 0700 HOURS. NOT COMPLYING WITH THIS WILL
RESULT IN LOSS OF PRIVELAGES.
DURING THE DAY AND EVENING HOURS, INMATES MAY LIE ON THEIR BUNKS; HOWEVER,
UNLESS AN INMATE IS SICK, OR HAS OTHER SPECIAL DISPENSATION(S) FROM THE MEDICAL
STAFF, THEY MAY NOT BE IN THEIR BUNK (UNDER THE COVERS).
PERSONAL PROPERTY, WHICH IS NOT IMMEDIATELY BEING USED, WILL BE PLACED INSIDE
YOUR PERSONAL BOX. ANY PROPERTY NOT IN YOUR BOX, WHICH IS FOUND DURING ANY CELL
INSPECTION BY STAFF MEMBERS, WILL BE CONFISCATED AS CONTRABAND, AND DISPOSED OF.
CLEANING SUPPLIES WILL BE PLACED INTO EACH CELL BLOCK; EITHER PRIOR TO OR
IMMEDIATELY AFTER BREAKFAST IS SERVED. IF YOU ARE IN ISOLATION CELLS OR IN A
SIX MAN OR LESS CELL CLEANING SUPPLIES WILL BE PLACED IN YOUR CELL BEFORE DINNER
IS SERVED. PRIVILEGES MAY BE SUSPENDED IF COMPLIANCE TO THE FLOOR OFFICER’S
ORDER(S) IS NOT FORTHCOMING.
CLEANING SUPPLIES WILL BE PLACED INTO ANY CELL, THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND EVENING
HOURS, IF THERE IS A NEED.
AT LIGHTS OUT, INMATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO BE IN THEIR BUNKS, AND QUIET, BY 1200
PM. ANY DEVIATION FROM THIS RULE WILL BE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE WATCH
COMMANDER ON DUTY AT THAT TIME.
EACH INMATE WILL PARTICIPATE IN THIS ORGANIZED AND SUPERVISED PROGRAM OF DAILY
CLEANING WITHIN HIS/HER HOUSING AND COMMON AREA. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE
CLEANING PROGRAM WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS.
LAUNDRY
LAUNDRY WILL BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:
| MON: | A & B DORMS UNIFORMS AND TOWELS; |
| A DORM PERSONALS AND SHEETS | |
| TUES: | C & F DORMS UNIFORMS AND TOWELS; |
| B DORM PERSONALS AND SHEETS | |
| WED: | ISO CELLS UNIFORMS AND TOWELS; |
| C DORM PERSONALS AND SHEETS | |
| THURS: | NO LAUNDRY DAY |
| FRI: | A & B DORMS UNIFORMS AND TOWELS; |
| ISO CELLS PERSONALS AND SHEETS | |
| SAT: | C & F DORMS UNIFORMS AND TOWELS; |
| F DORM PERSONALS AND SHEETS | |
| SUN: | ISO CELLS UNIFORMS AND TOWELS; |
PERSONALS WILL BE READY FOR PICKUP NO LATER THAN 1000 AM. IF IT IS NOT READY, IT WILL NOT BE DONE. UNIFORMS WILL BE PICKED UP AT YOUR CELL AND HAS TO BE GIVEN TO OFFICER BY EACH INMATE INORDER TO RECEIVE A NEW UNIFORM.
LAUNDRY FOR WORK FORCE WILL BE ALLOWED TO DO THEIR LAUNDRY/EXCHANGE UNIFORMS EVERYDAY IF NEEDED.