77 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 5, § 002

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 77-5-002 - Reception

The reception process shall include, but not be limited to the following procedures:

002.01 Verification of Assignment

The receiving officer shall confirm the identity of the inmate and verify the classification and assignment from the parent agency. The inmate's legal commitment authority is documented.

002.02 Reception form

The receiving officer shall complete the facility's reception form on each inmate assigned from the parent agency.

002.03 Risk Assessment

A risk assessment is conducted and documented for each inmate either prior to reception, during reception or within 48 hours of reception.

002.04 Health Screening

Each newly received inmate who was not assigned from a correctional facility undergoes a medical screening or examination within fourteen (14) days of reception. These are forwarded to the medical authority for review.

002.05 Search

Each inmate should be searched upon reception.

002.06 Property Control

Newly received inmates shall relinquish all property and money not permitted in the facility. An itemized inventory of all property and money shall be made and verified in writing. The property and money shall be stored until it is returned.

002.06A Inmates shall verify the inventory list with their signatures.

002.06B A copy of the inventory should be given to the inmates at time of reception.

002.06C Inmates shall be permitted to retain their prescription eye glasses except where removal is necessary to protect the inmate or others from harm.

002.07 Orientation

Inmates receive orientation materials. During reception, facility staff discuss facility goals, services available, rules governing conduct, access to health care, and facility rules with the inmate. This is documented by a statement signed and dated by the inmate and staff.

77 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 5, § 002