Wash. Admin. Code § 137-28-220

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 137-28-220 - General violations

(1) Any of the following types of behavior may constitute a general violation. Attempting or conspiring to commit one of the following violations, or aiding and abetting another to commit one of the following violations, shall be considered the same as committing the violation.

Unauthorized possession/theft
051	- Possessing money, stamps, or other negotiable instruments without authorization, the total value of which is less than five dollars
053	- Possessing anything not authorized for retention or receipt by an incarcerated individual and/or not issued to an incarcerated individual through approved channels
255	- Misusing or wasting issued supplies, goods, services, or property, the replacement value of which is less than ten dollars
310	- Pretending or failing to take prescribed medication by concealing or retaining the medication
354	- Stealing food, the value of which is less than ten dollars
356	- Possessing an unauthorized amount of clothing, bedding, or issued supplies
Lending/trading
351	- Giving, selling, purchasing, borrowing, lending, trading, or accepting money or anything of value except through approved channels, the value of which is less than ten dollars
Altering/destroying property
055	- Damaging, altering, or destroying any item that is not the incarcerated individual's personal properofs than ten dollars
Disruptive behavior/lying
202	- Harassing, using abusive language, or engaging in other offensive behavior directed to or in the presence of another person(s) or group(s)
203	- Lying to a staff member
353	- Engaging in disruptive behavior
355	- Roughhousing, or engaging in horseplay or any other unauthorized physical contact with another incarcerated individual(s)
357	- Demonstrating, practicing, or using martial arts or other self-defense tactics
Failure to follow rules and orders
103	- Failing to follow any oral/written orders, rules, or policies not otherwise included in these rules
105	- Failing to perform a work, training, education, or other programming assignment as directed
210	- Out of bounds: Being in an area where the presence of the incarcerated individual is unauthorized
214	- Interfering or failing to comply with count procedures
251	- Smoking or possessing tobacco or related products/paraphernalia where prohibited
301	- Failing to maintain one's clothing, personal hygiene, or quarters in accordance with facility rules or policies
Unauthorized communication/visitor contact
303	- Using the mail, telephone, or electronic communications without authorization
304	- Conducting/participating in unwanted written, telephone, or electronic communications with any person
305	- Corresponding with or engaging in conduct with a visitor in violation of published or posted rules or policies
Inappropriate use of equipment
212	- Using any equipment or machinery when not specifically authorized or contrary to instructions or safety standards
Unexcused absence/feigning illness
104	- Being absent from work or any assignment, scheduled meeting, appointment, or call out without authorization
352	- Pretending to be ill or injured contrary to medical/mental health screening results
Inappropriate sexual behavior
244	- Displaying sexual affection with another incarcerated individual(s)
309	- Engaging in an unauthorized display of affection with a visitor

(2) If contraband or another violation is discovered in an incarcerated individual's assigned area of responsibility, such as within the confines or contents of a cell, the contraband or other violation shall be constructively attributed (i.e., cell tagged) to all incarcerated individuals assigned responsibility for that area.

Wash. Admin. Code § 137-28-220

Amended by WSR 15-20-011, Filed 9/24/2015, effective 1/8/2016

Amended by WSR 23-22-112, Filed 10/31/2023, effective 12/1/2023

Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. 06-21-054, § 137-28-220, filed 10/13/06, effective 11/13/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.09.130, and 9.94.070. 02-12-023, § 137-28-220, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. 01-22-094, § 137-28-220, filed 11/6/01, effective 12/6/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090. 00-10-079, § 137-28-220, filed 5/2/00, effective 6/2/00; 97-03-041, § 137-28-220, filed 1/10/97, effective 2/4/97. 95-15-044, § 137-28-220, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.