Conn. Agencies Regs. § 27-102l(d)-213

Current through December 27, 2024
Section 27-102l(d)-213 - Disciplinary actions following an informal conference or an administrative inquiry
(a) The Director or Administrator may propose an involuntary discharge or suspension of off-grounds privileges subject to the conditions in subsections (b) and (c) of this section.
(b) An involuntary discharge may be proposed only if a major offense as defined in the regulations of Connecticut state agencies has been substantiated as a result of a administrative inquiry.
(1) The Director or Administrator may suspend the discharge for a period of not more than six (6) months and such a stay shall automatically end upon a finding of a second major offense, subject to a new administrative inquiry.
(2) Any veteran who is found with the possession of any illegal substance shall be involuntarily discharged. Veterans involved in the selling or distribution of illegal substances shall be involuntarily discharged. This includes veterans in possession of drug paraphernalia.
(c) Suspension of off-grounds privileges shall be determined by considering:
(1) Severity of the offense,
(2) The number of offenses within the preceding twenty-four (24) months,
(3) The individual treatment plan, and
(4) Willingness of the veteran to cooperate.
(d) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, disciplinary action shall be administered as follows:
(1) First Minor Offense - Suspension of off-grounds privileges for fifteen (15) days.
(2) Second Minor Offense - Suspension of off-grounds privileges for thirty (30) days and suspension of veteran payroll position for fifteen (15) days.
(3) Third Minor Offense - Suspension of off-grounds privileges for sixty (60) days and suspension of veteran payroll position for thirty (30) days.
(4) Fourth Minor Offense - Suspension of off-grounds privileges for sixty (60) days plus approval needed by the Director to leave the grounds for an additional four (4) months and suspension of veteran payroll position for six (6) months.
(5) Fifth Minor Offense - Involuntary Discharge
(e) The Administrator or Director may substitute less severe disciplinary action then provided in subsection (d) of this section if in his opinion such lesser action is warranted.
(f) After every substance abuse related offense, the veteran is referred to the Substance Abuse Treatment staff for reassessment of motivation and need for further treatment.

Conn. Agencies Regs. § 27-102l(d)-213

Effective January 19, 1996