Title 15 Inmate Management Questions and Answers Flashcards

According to Title 15, what is the minimum square footage of floor space required per inmate in a dormitory-style housing unit?

Answer: 50 square feet

Title 15 requires a minimum of 50 square feet of unencumbered floor space per inmate in dormitory housing.

Under Title 15, when must a facility notify the BSCC of an inmate death?

Answer: Immediately, no later than the next business day

Facilities must notify the BSCC of any inmate death no later than the next business day following the death.

Title 15 prohibits the use of which type of restraint on a pregnant inmate except under extraordinary circumstances?

Answer: Leg irons and waist chains

Title 15 prohibits the use of leg irons and waist chains on pregnant inmates except when there is an extraordinary security risk.

A facility classifying inmates under Title 15 must place a newly booked adult male in which housing category by default if classification is not yet complete?

Answer: Temporary holding pending classification

Inmates must be held in temporary holding areas pending proper classification before being assigned to permanent housing.

Under Title 15, how often must a facility conduct a full internal inspection of all inmate housing areas for safety and sanitation compliance?

Answer: Weekly

Title 15 requires that housing areas be formally inspected for safety and sanitation at least once per week.

Which of the following best describes a 'Type IV' local detention facility under Title 15 classification?

Answer: A facility used exclusively for work furlough programs

Type IV facilities under Title 15 are those operated for work furlough, community programs, or re-entry purposes.

Title 15 requires that legal mail (mail from courts or attorneys) be handled how differently from regular mail?

Answer: It may be opened only in the inmate's presence

Legal mail may only be opened and inspected for physical contraband in the presence of the inmate to protect attorney-client privilege.