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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 1. (a) The department shall adopt policies and procedures for the protection of committed persons, including:
(1) the monitoring of committed persons whose presence in the general population of a facility or program constitutes a threat of physical danger to other persons;
(2) reasonable searches of committed persons, facilities and premises to reduce the number of weapons and dangerous items;
(3) adequate staff supervision of committed persons, including living quarters;
(4) maintenance of accurate records regarding incidents of violence;
(5) referral of serious criminal conduct to investigating and prosecuting authorities with appropriate information; and
(6) policies and procedures designed to reduce racial tension.
(b) For purposes of IC 4-22-2, the terms “policies” and “procedures” as used in this section relate solely to internal policies and procedures not having the force of law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 11. Corrections § 11-11-6-1 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-11-corrections/in-code-sect-11-11-6-1/
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