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The purpose of this handbook is to provide newly committed inmates with general information regarding the Hendricks County Jail, its programs, institutions, and the rules and regulations they will encounter during confinement. It is not a specific guide to the detailed policies of the Hendricks County Jail. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING THE CONTENTS.
The main objective of the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office is to maintain inmate’s health and welfare in a safe and secure environment. You will cooperate so that the Jail Staff can perform their duties without interference, to ensure your safety.
1. HEAD COUNT/LOCKDOWN : during each shift, the Jail Staff will conduct a headcount. Lockdown will be announced, and you will then proceed to your assigned cell. The Jail Staff will verify each occupant of each cell. Also, a safety and security inspection of the cell and block area will be conducted. You will cooperate with all headcount procedures. It is a major rules violation to interfere with any part of the headcount procedure or the Staff as they conduct their duties. An y violation of these procedures will result in the issuing of an Inmate Conduct Report and your appearance in front of the Jail’s Disciplinary Officer. When lockdown is called, all telephones and televisions will be turned off, regardless of who may be usi ng them at that time. Inmates in the shower will end their shower and proceed to their assigned cell immediately.
2. SHAKEDOWN INSPECTIONS : Shakedowns are a vital safety/security tool and will be conducted at the discretion of the Shift Supervisor. During the shakedown and at the discretion of the Jail Supervisor. If you have prohibited personal items, they will be placed in your property ba g. If contraband is found in your cell, you will be held responsible for those particular items, regardless of if you were aware of their existence. Those items will be removed and documented, for the purpose of, 1) filing criminal cha rges, 2) the completion of an Inmate Conduct Report, or 3) destruction. If you have an excess of permitted items in your cell, those items will be secured in a container and then placed in your personal property. If you have any pictures affixed to any fix ture in your cell or in the cellblock, those items will be taken down and discarded. If you have anything affixed to a light fixture, that item will be discarded. If there are any items stored on a window ledge or tied to the cell bars or the bunk, those i tems, regardless of what they are, will be confiscated and discarded. Any items that are not permitted in the cell will be, placed in your property locker, returned to the Jail Inventory, or disposed of. As soon as the search of your cell is completed, you will be returned to your cell, strip searched, and then locked down for the remainder of the shakedown.
3. PERSONAL SEARCHES : The SecurPass is to be utilized as a tool to prevent contraband from being introduced into the Hendricks County Jail. All offenders brought into our facility are subject to a full -body scan. You will be subject to a pat down and/or strip search each time you depart or enter any area of the Jail Facility. The SecurPass machine will be used for all inmates returned to the jail (from court, work detail, interviews, other counties, etc.) All visitors to our facility are subject to being scann ed. If a visitor is selected for scan and refuses for ANY reason, the visitor will be escorted out of the facility immediately. The SecurPass machine can be used to screen packages, mats, inmate property, etc.
4. INMATE MOVEMENT WITHIN THE FACILITY : There will be times when one or more inmates must be moved from one area of the facility to another. The following rules will be enforced during any inmate movement:
a. You will be subject to a pat and/or strip search at the discretion of the Shift Supervisor upon entering or departing any area of the Jail Facility.
b. There will be no talking or any other form of communication with other inmates while being escorted.
c. You will not touch /press any intercom button s.
d. You carry only those items that are authorized by the escorting officer.
e. You will move in an orderly fashion, walking on the right side of the hallway, with your arms behind your back, in front of the deputy.
f. You will not wander away from the deputy at any time.
g. You will not touch anything or attempt to pick anything up during movement.
h. You will be fully dressed in jail issued oranges to include shirt and pants while being escorted through the facility. Wearing additional layers, including any shirts or shorts purchased through the facilities commissary is prohibited.
5. SAFETY/SECURITY LOCKDOWN : Should any housing unit be placed on lockdown due to safety and/or security concerns; it will remain on lockdown for a minimum of (2) days , with the possibility of extension if deemed necessary by jail staff.
a. During a safety/security lockdown , access to commissary, programs, and visitation may be suspended and these privileges are not guaranteed to be rescheduled .
INMATE RIGHTS : A right is a benefit that an inmate may claim, in accordance with Federal and State Laws, and the Indiana State Jail Standards. As an inmate your rights include:
1. The right to safe and humane treatment, given with impartiality, and fairness.
2. The right to non -discriminating treatment (Race, sex, age, religion, national origin, color, creed, economic status, and/or political beliefs). If this type of discrimination or harassment occurs, then you must file a formal complaint, via a grievance, to the Jail Comm ander or his designee.
3. Inmates who do not have legal counsel have the right to reasonable use of the Law Library. Inmates, who have legal counsel, may use the Law Library at the discretion of the Shift Supervisor.
4. The right to be informed of the rules and regulations that will directly affect you, within this facility.
5. The right to worship and practice the religion of your choice.
6. The right to health and dental care, the opportunity for showers, proper ventilation, reasonable physical activities, toiletries, and three meals per day.
7. The right to correspond with your family, friends or members of the news media, and your legal counsel if it is in accordance with the security/safety guidelines of this facility.
8. The right to receive professional visitation at reasonable times (clergy, attorneys, etc.).
9. The right to have access to the courts.
10. The right to a written grievance procedure.
Privileges are not rights and can be taken away at any time. Your privileges include:
1. The opportunity to participate in the Inmate Worker Program.
2. The participation in treatment/counseling programs that may be offered.
3. Commissary, Hot Cart and E -Cigs.
4. Indoor and/or outdoor recreation (weather/staffing permitting).
5. Use of facility communication devices .
6. The use of televisions or tablets.
7. Visitation with family and friends.
8. The use of non -legal reading materials.
9. Any free time outside of cell/ housing area beyond the legal standard.
Any abuse of these privileges or violation of any Jail Rule may result in the loss of privileges.
1. Inmates utilize HomeWav through the video visitation systems to place phone calls. HomeWavs are available in the housing areas. HomeWav cannot call pagers, internet phones, etc. Money can be added to the inmate’s phone account through www.homewav.com utilizing the "Deposit Funds NOW!" button at the top of the HomeWav webpage or by calling 1 -844 -394 -6639. All new inmates receive $1.00 free phone credit to use for HomeWav system to place phone calls.
2. New inmates are provided the opportunity to use HomeWav after processing dependent on their behavior. There is also the opportunity while in holding pending court arraignment and classification to a housing unit, dependent on behavior. No HomeWav access is offered between 11:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.
3. Deputies can only deliver verifiable emergency telephone messages. A jail supervisor will verify through Hospital, Coroner, and Funeral Home etc.
4. HomeWav’s are turned on 06 30am -11:30am, 1:00pm -4:30pm, 6:00pm -11:00pm daily. Your classification status will determine the specific hours you have access to HomeWav.
5. HomeWav is a privilege and can be taken away from an inmate or from entire blocks.
6. All fees are established by the contracted provider and are subject to change at any time.
All inmates should be aware that the use and operation of the HomeWAV tablets are a privilege that may be suspended for any inappropriate activity or misuse. Jail staff reserves the right to allow or not allow access to the tablets for any reason at any ti me. Inmates will not be allowed to take the tablet out of the assigned pod without deputy permission. Inmates housed in a 23/1 segregation block will not have access to any tablet or tablet privileges. Tablets are not assigned and are to be shared amongst those living in the housing unit.
1. New intake inmates will have access to a tablet once classified and assigned to general population. Any damage caused to the inmates assigned tablet will call for immediate suspension of tablet use for that inmate. Additionally, any damage or the destruction of a tablet can result in disciplinary action being taken against you up to and including criminal prosecuti on.
2. Inmates will have access to electronic mail (messages) through the tablets. Inmates who violate or abuse rules or procedures governing the use of electronic mail may have their privileges temporarily or permanently suspended. The suspension will be for a d eterminate length.
3. Inmates will be charged restitution for replacement costs of lost or damaged tablets. Restitution must be paid in full prior to the inmate being re -issued a tablet.
4. In the event of a non -functioning or broken tablet, the inmate shall notify a jail staff member immediately. If the tablet is determined to be broken due to the tablet malfunctioning and not from misuse or negligence, the tablet will be replaced when possi ble.
5. Any refund requests must be directed to Homewav. The Hendricks County Jail is not responsible for any refund associated with the tablets and will not investigate claims related to fee’s incurred under an inmate’s login.
6. All fees are established by the provider and are subject to change at any time.
Electronic mail (messages) will be restricted and/or suspended if an inmate violates any of the following rules. The inmate will receive a conduct report should any rules governing the use of tablets be broken. Additionally, their tablet privileges will be subject to suspension either temporarily or permanently.
• Any discussions on trafficking of any nature.
• Any threatening of any nature toward anyone.
• Any discussions concerning unauthorized financial transactions.
• Any discussions or displays involving gangs or gang activity.
• Operating a business or any business transactions of any kind.
• Any sexual gestures, comments, or photographs, full or partial nudity.
Suspensions of tablet use will be as follows:
• First Offense: Up to thirty (30) day restriction
• Second Offense: Up to sixty (60) day restriction
• Third and additional offenses: Permanent tablet restriction.
The Hendricks County Jail is a Department of Corrections holding facility. If you are sentenced to the Indiana Department of Corrections, you will follow our directives and if in violation, will be disciplined according to our procedures. Unsatisfactory be havior in the Hendricks County Jail will adversely change your good time classification. If the behavior or conduct is in violation of State Law, criminal charges may be filed against you. Any Inmate Conduct Report that you receive regardless of if the vio lation involves a major or minor rule, will go with you to prison, and will have an impact on your classification and placement within the Indiana Department of Corrections. Behavior and Conduct reports received while here will adversely impact your prison good time classification/calculation.
A major part of inmate management is their classification into the various cellblocks within the Hendricks County Jail. All inmates will be moved into the Jail’s General Inmate Population after their initial hearing.
Holding Cell Area: All inmates will be assigned an initial classification level as part of the intake/booking process. This initial classification is subject to review and change by the classification deputy, who will review the initial classification and adjust it in accordance with the inmate's criminal history and institutional disciplinary histo ry.
Rules that pertain to the Holding Cell Area :
1. While in the holding cell area, you will be offered the opportunity to make a phone call between the hours of 06:30am and 11:30am. You will then be offered another opportunity between the hours of 1 :00 pm and 0 4:30pm and 06:00pm and 11:00pm. If you refuse to use the phone, you will not be offered another, unless the Shift Supervisor authorizes it. After 11:00pm no phone calls will be made.
2. While in the holding area, if you are there for an extended amount of time, you will be offered a shower once every three (3) days between the hours of 06:00pm and 11:00pm. If you refuse a shower, you will not be offered another, unless the Shift Superviso r authorizes it. However, if the Jail Staff directs you to take a shower, you will do so without argument.
3. While you are in a holding cell, after your initial hearing you are allowed any of the privileges that are extended to the rest of the Jail’s inmate population, such as visitation, commissary, or recreation.
4. If you come into this facility being uncooperative and continue to be uncooperative due to state of mind (suicidal), intoxication, being mentally disturbed, or because you are being uncooperative because of your arrest, you will remain housed in a Holding Cell. Failure to identify or providing false information will be reported to the Court and will adversely affect your bond and court appearances.
Classification into the General Population
Your assignment to a cellblock will depend on the following factors:
• The severity of your current charges and the nature of your past criminal history, as well as any escape history.
• Your institutional disciplinary history.
• Any DOC time you have served in the past.
• Any history of assaultive behavior on Law Enforcement or Correctional Staff.
• For your safety and protection, you may be classified to Protective Custody, Administrative Segregation or Medical Segregation.
Objective Classification Levels : There are classification levels associated with the placement of inmates into the general population. The offered time out of your assigned cell is dependent on your classification level, safety and security of the facility and staff, your behavior, and the behavior of the housing area, the discretion of the shift supervisor, and all other applicable matters outlined in this handbook. The classification levels are as follows:
• High Securit y.
• Medium Security .
• Low Security .
• Segregation - Locked down 23 hours per day.
• Protective Custody .
Once your initial classification is completed, it will be reevaluated by the classification deputy every 60 days for possible placement into a lower or higher security housing unit.
Changes in Housing Status: If it becomes necessary to change an inmate’s status, the Jail Supervisor or classification deputy will do so. You can be moved to a higher security level and the privileges for that level will apply. Actions requiring a change in inmate classification st atus are:
• Disciplinary/behavioral problems.
• Because of compatibility problems within a Housing Unit.
• Escape attempt/risk.
• Medical reasons.
• Protective Custody for inmate’s welfare.
• Sentenced or having charges pending (Holds) in another jurisdiction.
Inmate Cell Changes : If an inmate requires to be moved, a Jail Supervisor must direct/approve the change.
As an inmate of the Hendricks County Jail, you will be expected to comply with our behavior guidelines. Our guidelines are as follows:
1. All Jail Staff directives, rules , regulations, and requests will be followed immediately, and without argument. You will treat Jail Staff and other inmates with respect, avoiding any verbal or physical confrontations, and any form of intimidation or manipulation.
2. Any form of harassment to include but not limited to threats and/or sexual harassment, toward any individual is not permitted. Loud and boisterous conduct, as well as swearing and profanity will not be permitted.
3. You will respect all Jail property and the property of others.
4. For your health and safety, you will be expected to maintain your living area in a clean and orderly manner, ALWAYS. Each morning, before the television and telephones are turned on, the entire cellblock will be cleaned, along with each individual cell. The day area and each cell will be cleaned, prior to any recreational activity.
5. You will maintain daily personal hygiene.
6. Attempts at running or controlling a cellblock are not permitted.
7. Fighting, arguing, intimidation, and manipulation will not be tolerated.
8. Gang activity and gestures will not be permitted.
9. Trash of any type will not be permitted in the individual cells or the cellblock area. Trash must be disposed of in the provided trash container in the block.
10. Pictures or drawings of any type, which include but are not limited to personal photos, magazine pages, newspapers, etc., are not to be placed on any surface of an individual cell or on any surface within the day area.
a. Writing on or defacing any surface of this facility is a major rules violation.
b. Pornographic photographs or periodicals are not permitted within this facility. This includes, but is not limited to personal photos, drawings or magazines.
11. All vents within the cellblock area (including the vents in the cells) will remain uncovered to ensure proper ventilation.
12. All light fixtures, either in the individual cells or the cell block area, will not be shaded or covered, in any manner.
13. Tampering with or obstructing a locking device, fire alarm, or a fire extinguishing system, is a major rules violation, and criminal charges can be filed.
14. When you leave your cellblock for any reason, you will be fully clothed which will include, your Jail issued uniform, undergarments, ID Wrist Band and footwear.
15. No inmate will be permitted to cross the lined area that is located just inside the main door of each cellblock.
16. All inmates will address staff by their title and their last name. At no time will an inmate address any staff member by their first name.
17. The only food items that are permitted in an individual cell are those that are purchased on commissary. Leftover food from the meal trays is not permitted.
18. Any type of intoxicating beverage is not permitted and is considered contraband. If anything of this type is found within the cellblock or in an individual cell, the entire cellblock may be held responsible and could lose any number of privileges.
19. Cigarettes, along with matches and/or lighters are considered contraband and are not permitted. If anything of this type is found in an individual cell, those occupants will be held responsible. If any are found in the day area, the entire block may be hel d responsible, regardless of whom they belong to.
20. Any type of drug, not prescribed by the Jail Physician (marijuana or any other narcotic, etc.) will not be permitted. If found, criminal charges will be filed.
21. Medication prescribed by the Jail Physician, or any medical authority, will not be stored/horded. All medication will be taken when dispensed at prescribed times.
22. Do not place your blanket, mattress, towel, or any other item across your cell bars or suspended from the sides of your bunk, to obstruct the view from officers, for any reason (this includes using the bathroom).
23. Do not hang any item(s) inside of your cell from any fixture, to include but not limited to clotheslines, photos, etc.
24. You will not change cells unless directed/authorized by a jail Deputy.
25. You must always wear your wrist ID Band. If caught without it, you will be charged $10. If your band becomes damaged notify a deputy immediately.
26. If an inmate violates any state laws or statutes, criminal charges will be filed.
Any inmate found in violation of a major rule can be placed on disciplinary segregation for a period of up to and including thirty (30) days. This will include the loss of all privileges, including commissary, visitation, and use of the telephone, recreation, and any other privilege deemed appropriate by the Jail Commander or his designee. Any inmate found guilty of a minor rule violation can be placed on disciplinary segregation for a period up to and including five (5) days. This will include the loss of all privileges including commissary, visitation, use of the telephone, and any other privilege deemed necessary by the Jail Commander or his designee. Any inmate that is charged with and found guilty of two (2) or more major or three (3) or more minor rules violations within 90 days will be charged as a Habitual Rules Violator, Major Rule Violation. Any inmate charged with a violation of a major rule that constitutes a violation of Indiana State Law may be prose cuted for said violation in court. The Sheriff or Jail Commander can enforce temporary rules whenever either shall deem necessary to protect the health, safety, or security of anyone in the Jail or for the protection of Jail Property.
Major Rule Violations (Offenses)
1. Murder or attempted murder.
2. Seize or attempt to hold anyone within this facility as a hostage.
3. Battery, assault, or attempting an assault on any individual, either staff, visitor, or another inmate.
4. Possess, manufacture, and/or detonation of any incendiary explosive device and/or setting a fire for any reason, by any means.
5. Threatening or harassing any individual, either staff, visitor, or another inmate.
6. Escape or attempting to escape, by any means.
7. Refusing to follow any lawful order through either a physical means or a verbal exchange of insolence.
8. Inciting or participation in a riot, to include but not limited to committing or attempting to commit a violent or disruptive act; committing or attempting to commit any form of non – violent / passive demonstration of defiance by refusal to lockdown, refu sal to return food trays, or any other form of defiance; or through your words or actions, another inmate is incited to participate in any form of violent or nonviolent act or demonstration of defiance.
9. Self -inflicted injuries, to include, but not limited to self -mutilation, tattooing, or attempted suicide.
10. Possession of contraband, on your person, in your cell, or within your property, to include but not limited to: Any authorized item that is altered from its original state or proper use; Tobacco in any form (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, etc.); Any items re lated to cigarettes or tobacco (rolling papers, lighters, matches, etc.); or Any form of narcotic, not prescribed by the Jail Medical Staff.
11. Trafficking or attempting to bring in any item considered contraband.
12. Possession of a weapon or anything that can be used as or fabricated into a weapon.
13. Consumption or possession of alcohol or anything that can be used to make any form of intoxicating drink.
14. Possession of any controlled substance or prescription medication without proper medical authorization from the Jail Medical Staff.
15. Attempting to bribe or offer items of value or services to staff.
16. Theft of Jail or another inmate’s property. To include but not be limited to commissary orders.
17. Through your actions or suggestions, the destruction or defacing jail/county property.
18. Possession without authorization of jail/county property or another individual’s property.
19. Committing a sex offense, as determined by Indiana State Law against any individual committing sexual assaults, proposals, or threats to another individual.
20. Giving sexual favors to another inmate.
21. Extortion, blackmail, demanding or receiving anything of value in return for: Protection against others, to avoid bodily harm, under threat of informing, or to prevent another form informing.
22. Flooding a cell, cellblock, or any part of the Jail for any reason.
23. Tampering with or blocking security device, to include, but not limited to: Placing anything over any lighting fixture within the cellblock or within an individual cell, tampering with any fire detection device (sprinkler or fire alarm), blocking the cell bars with blankets or towels, or placing item(s) in any lock mechanism.
24. Interfering with staff in the execution of their duties or responsibilities.
25. Habitual rule violation: any individual found guilty of two (2) or more major offenses or three (3) minor offenses within 90 days.
26. Gang Activity.
27. Any act punishable by state law.
28. Possession of prohibited property, Altered Jail issued uniform shirt , pants, towel, blanket or altered commissary clothing items.
29. Failure to wear jail issued shirt and pants anywhere outside of assigned cell.
30. Unauthorized use of the inmate tablets and telephones/visitation system will result in a mandatory 30 -day loss of privilege for the first offense, a mandatory 60 -day loss of privilege for the second offense, and a mandatory permanent loss of privilege for the third offense.
31. Attempting to correspond with any individual incarcerated in this or any other facility without the proper authorization to do so. Any unauthorized communication between housing areas. Any passing or attempt to pass items between housing areas.
32. Any violation of the following general rules: #’s 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26.
33. Cell inspection non -compliance or failure.
34. Misuse or abuse of the grievance process .
35. Altering one’s appearance in a way that poses a threat to the security of the facility.
36. Attempting, aiding, or conspiring to commit a major violation is treated as committing the violation itself.
Minor Rule Violations (Offenses)
1. Showing disrespect/using obscenities or obscene gestures towards any member of jail staff.
2. Making loud, boisterous noises to disrupt the normal operations of the Jail facility.
3. Refusing to wear Inmate Identification Wristband.
4. Using profane or vulgar language toward any individual, to include using vulgar gestures toward any individual.
5. Failure to maintain personal hygiene.
6. Failure to maintain clean housing area/cell.
7. Possession of any form of money or currency.
8. Any form of gambling.
9. Unauthorized use of the U.S. Mail. (Receiving mail from inmate through third party)
10. Taking or attempting to take more than one food tray or drink during mealtimes.
11. Keeping or storing any non -commissary food items in your cell.
12. Taking or attempting to take any item that belongs to the Jail, without authorization.
13. Having in your possession excess items supplied by the Jail without proper authorization. (Extra blankets, towels, uniforms etc.)
14. Any form of horseplay, fooling around, wrestling, etc. This will include any form of activity that may cause personal injury to anyone.
15. Any non -emergency use of the facility intercom system.
16. Commissary Form alteration.
17. Any violation of the following general rules: #’s 3, 4, 5, 9, 16, 17, 23, 24, 25.
18. Use of electronic cigarette outside of assigned housing area.
19. Providing false or misleading information.
20. Having your mat, tote, bedding, etc . outside of your assigned cell.
21. Closing someone in a cell .
Any form of recreation outside of your immediate cellblock area is a privilege. As a privilege, it may be taken away for any violation of the following Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Rules or any violation of the Inmate Rules of Conduct:
1. While in recreation, the equipment will be utilized in the manner that it is intended. While in recreation, anyone attempting to deface or destroy Jail Property will be subject to disciplinary sanctions or criminal charges.
2. All inmates will remain fully clothed while in recreation with oranges on.
3. Loud or boisterous noises are not permitted.
4. There will be no communication between cellblocks or anyone else on the outside of this facility.
5. No items will be taken from the cellblock into recreation. Anything taken out of the cellblock and into recreation will be considered contraband and can be confiscated.
6. No bedding , totes, mats, etc. are permitted during recreation .
Any violation of these rules will result in the loss of recreation for an indefinite amount of time and may result in disciplinary action.
1. Property Purchased from Commissary: All property an inmate may have in their possession will be purchased from commissary or issued by Jail Staff. Nothing can be sent through the mail or brought in by the public. Commissary funds can be deposited in the ki osk in the lobby 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Anything else (eyeglasses, dentures etc.) that might be brought in must receive pre -approval from the Jail Commander or the Jail Medical Staff.
2. Property Brought in from another Facility: Any property, brought in when transported from another facility will be secured in the property room except for the following:
• A reasonable amount of hygiene products
• A reasonable amount of commissary items
• A reasonable amount of personal correspondence letters/materials
• Clothing (as described in the approved items list for each cell)
• Legal materials
• Religious materials
3. Property Sent through the Mail: Any type of box or package that is received by mail will be returned to sender. The only types of correspondence that may be sent in are letters and greeting cards. A Reasonable number of photographs may be included in the envelope along with the letter or card. Absolutely no pornography will be permitted.
a. No clothing items are permitted to be sent through the mail or dropped off for any inmate. Any clothing outside of state issued shirt and pants , and what is allowed to be kept at time of incarceration , must be purchased from the facility commissary.
i. Clothing for court appearances is exempt from this policy . Arrangements must be made in advance of drop -off .
4. Property in your Cell: All property in each cell will be placed in the plastic totes that are provided. Property that is not stored in the plastic totes will be confiscated and depending on the type of property, will be disposed, or stored in the inmate(s) personal property.
5. Commissary and inmate property will not be stored on the window ledges, cell bars, desk, or on an unoccupied bed within a multi -person cell. Nothing will be stored in any other container; this includes, but is not limited to empty commissary containers, bo xes, bags, etc.
6. The plastic totes will be stored under the bottom bunk in each cell.
7. The following items are permitted in your possession. Any item that is more than the listed amounts or any item that is found in your cell or that is found within the cellblock area, and is considered contraband, will be confiscated. The following are the only approved items:
Allowed Property Item Method of Acquiring this Authorized Property
1 Jail Uniform Jail Issued
7 Underwear Purchase from Commissary (Boxer or Jockey)
1 Jail Issued Bath Towel Jail Issued/Can Purchase 1 additional from Commissary
7 White T -Shirts Purchase from Commissary (No tank top or sleeveless shirts)
1 Mattress per Inmate Jail Issued
7 White Bras (Female) Purchase from Commissary (No Underwire)
1 Blanket per Inmate Jail Issued/Can Purchase 1 additional from Commissary
7 Pairs of Socks Purchase from Commissary
1 Pair of Shower Shoes Jail Issued/Purchase from Commissary
3 Paperback book per Inmate Publisher Subscription/Direct Mail
3 Magazine per Inmate Publisher Subscription/Direct Mail
1 Drinking Cup Can only Purchase 1 from Commissary
1 Comb Jail Issued/Purchase from Commissary
10 Personal Photographs Mail Only
Other Items Allowed, In Reasonable Quantities:
1. Religious materials brought in by the Jail Chaplains.
2. Legal paperwork mailed in or brought in by attorneys or received from courts.
3. Stationary items purchased from Commissary (Cannot be delivered or sent through mail.)
4. Personal Hygiene items purchased from Commissary (Cannot be delivered or sent through mail.)
5. Commissary items purchased from Commissary (Cannot be delivered or sent through mail.)
The Hendricks County Jail cannot be operated safely and effectively unless you as an inmate conform to the standards of conduct and behavior set forth in the inmate Rules and Regulations and the Inmate Handbook. Jail Staff will hold inmates accountable for conduct that violates the Inmate Rules and Regulations and this Inmate Handbook, through the implementation of disciplinary procedures to:
1. Maintain security, control, and safety.
2. Ensure an inmate’s due process rights.
3. Ensure fair and consistent disciplinary procedures.
4. Ensure proper documentation of violations.
5. As an inmate of the Hendricks County Jail, you will have the following procedural rights when placed on disciplinary segregation:
• Written notice of the alleged violations within 24 hours of the completion of the incident investigation , not including weekends and holidays.
• The right to a fair and impartial hearing before the Disciplinary Officer, within 10 days of the written notice, excluding weekends and holidays.
• The right to be present at any hearing, unless waived by the inmate.
• The right to cross -examine witnesses.
• The right to provide a written statement
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