81 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 002

Current through September 17, 2024

Section 81-4-002 - Admissions

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

002.01Verification of Arrest

The booking officer shall, to the best of his/her ability, ascertain the identity of the inmate and the identity of the arresting officer and verify the legality of the admission. Inmate photographs shall be taken for identification purposes.

002.01A The arresting officer shall remain present during the admissions process until all pertinent information is recorded and the booking officer accepts custody of the inmate.

002.01B Persons who are unconscious, seriously injured or those persons who appear to present a substantial risk of serious harm to another person or a substantial risk of serious harm to themselves within the near future as defined by the Nebraska Mental Health Commitment Act shall not be admitted to the jail facility unless examined and approved for admission by a medical authority or a licensed mental health authority.

002.02Admission Form

Admission documentation shall be completed by trained facility employees on every inmate admitted.

002.03Search

In accordance with Chapter 6.006, all inmates shall be searched upon admission.

002.04Property Control

Newly admitted inmates shall relinquish all money and property not permitted in the jail 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.

002.04A Inmates shall verify the inventory list with their signatures.

002.04B If, for any reason, the inmate does not verify the inventory list upon admission, it shall be witnessed and signed by a second person with the reasons noted.

002.04C A copy of the inventory, verified or not, should be given to the inmates at time of admission.

002.04D Newly admitted inmates shall be permitted to retain their prescription eye glasses except where removal is necessary to protect the inmate or others from harm. Removal of eye glasses is authorized when an inmate is perceived as suicidal or is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

002.05Phone Calls

Newly admitted inmates shall be permitted to complete at least two (2) local or collect long distance phone calls, and a record shall be kept thereof for each inmate.

002.05A Each newly admitted inmate shall be allowed to make one (1) completed phone call to his legal representative during the admissions process.

002.05B Each newly admitted inmate shall be allowed to make one (1) additional completed phone call to his family or other party approved by the receiving authority within a reasonable length of time after the admissions process is completed.

002.06Vermin Control and Hygiene

As soon as possible, but definitely within twenty-four (24) hours, newly admitted inmates shall shower or bathe.

002.07Medical/Mental Health Screening

Inmates shall be screened and observed by trained facility employees upon admission to determine if immediate medical attention is required. If medical services are provided within the jail facility, the appropriate facility employee should perform the medical screening and their recommendations followed.

002.08Orientation

Newly admitted inmates shall be made aware of the jail facility's rules, procedures, programs and the rights to which they are entitled. Completion of the orientation should be documented by a statement that is signed and dated by the inmate.

002.09Inability to Process Inmate

After an intake medical screening has been completed and fitness for confinement established, the admission process may be delayed for such reasons as, but not limited to, intoxication, use of controlled substances or violent behavior. Admission should be completed at such time as the individual is capable of being processed in accordance with jail facility order and safety. Reasons shall be noted.

81 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 002