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Timestamp: 2019-10-23 18:06:59
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137-28-140 Purpose.
137-28-150 Authority.
137-28-160 Definitions.
137-28-170 Supplementary rules.
137-28-180 Notification.
137-28-190 Referral to law enforcement.
137-28-200 Out-of-state offenders.
137-28-210 Hearing officers.
137-28-220 General violations.
137-28-230 General infraction procedure.
137-28-240 General violations—Sanctions.
137-28-250 General infraction appeals.
137-28-260 Serious violations.
137-28-270 Serious infraction procedure.
137-28-280 Temporary prehearing placement.
137-28-285 Offender rights.
137-28-290 Preparations for hearing.
137-28-295 Department advisors.
137-28-300 Conduct of hearing.
137-28-305 Continuances.
137-28-310 Decision of hearing officer.
137-28-350 Sanctions—Authority to impose.
137-28-360 Sanctions and mental status.
137-28-370 Sanctions—Limitations.
137-28-380 Serious infraction appeals.
137-28-390 Hearing officer reports to the indeterminate sentence review board.
137-28-400 Time limitations.
137-28-410 Restitution.
The rules in this chapter provide a standardized system to determine whether misconduct by an offender has occurred, and to provide a system that clearly links an offender's behavior and participation in available work, training, education, or other programming as determined through classification with the receipt or denial of earned release time and other privileges as outlined in department policy.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-140, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090. WSR 00-10-079, § 137-28-140, filed 5/2/00, effective 6/2/00; WSR 97-03-041, § 137-28-140, filed 1/10/97, effective 2/4/97. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-140, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]
The authority for this chapter is RCW 72.01.090, 72.09.130, and 9.94.070.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.09.130, 72.01.090 and 9.94.070. WSR 98-04-086, § 137-28-150, filed 2/4/98, effective 3/7/98. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-150, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]
(1) Attempting – Putting forth an effort to commit any violation.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-160, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16; WSR 13-18-002, § 137-28-160, filed 8/21/13, effective 9/21/13; WSR 09-01-195, § 137-28-160, filed 12/24/08, effective 1/24/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090. WSR 05-16-033, § 137-28-160, filed 7/26/05, effective 8/26/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.09.130, and 9.94.070. WSR 02-12-023, § 137-28-160, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090. WSR 00-10-079, § 137-28-160, filed 5/2/00, effective 6/2/00; WSR 97-03-041, § 137-28-160, filed 1/10/97, effective 2/4/97. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-160, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]
(2) All new or supplemental sanctions shall be approved in writing by the assistant secretary before being put into effect.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-170, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090. WSR 00-10-079, § 137-28-170, filed 5/2/00, effective 6/2/00. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-170, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]
(1) All offenders confined in a facility shall have access to policies and rules regarding:
(b) Acts prohibited in the facility; and
(2) All offenders shall have access to a copy of the local disciplinary policies of the facility to which they are assigned.
(3) Offenders unable to read or understand English shall be provided access to a written or recorded translation of these rules in their accustomed language.
(4) Offenders should be provided access to changes to disciplinary policies or rules in advance of their effective date.
(a) Complete and up-to-date copies of these rules and all facility disciplinary policies shall be available for offender access at each facility.
(b) Offenders are responsible for informing themselves of changes to the rules and policies.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-180, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-180, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]
(1) The superintendent should report any felony under state or federal law committed in a facility to law enforcement. Any time an offender commits a serious violation after losing all potential earned release time credits, the superintendent should report the offender to local law enforcement for possible felony prosecution under RCW 9.94.070.
(2) The superintendent may report any misdemeanor under state or federal law committed in a facility to law enforcement.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-190, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.09.130, 72.01.090 and 9.94.070. WSR 98-04-086, § 137-28-190, filed 2/4/98, effective 3/7/98. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-190, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]
(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.
Possessing money, stamps, or other negotiable instruments without authorization, the total value of which is less than five dollars
Possessing anything not authorized for retention or receipt by an offender and/or not issued to an offender through approved channels
Misusing or wasting issued supplies, goods, services, or property, the replacement value of which is less than ten dollars
Pretending or failing to take prescribed medication by concealing or retaining the medication
Stealing food, the value of which is less than five dollars
Possessing an unauthorized amount of clothing, bedding, or issued supplies
Lending/trading
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
Damaging, altering, or destroying any item that is not the offender's personal property, the value of which is less than ten dollars
Harassing, using abusive language, or engaging in other offensive behavior directed to or in the presence of another person(s) or group(s)
Roughhousing, or engaging in horseplay or any other unauthorized physical contact with another offender(s)
Demonstrating, practicing, or using martial arts or other self-defense tactics
Failing to follow any oral/written orders, rules, or policies not otherwise included in these rules
Out of bounds: Being in an area where the presence of the offender is unauthorized
Interfering or failing to comply with count procedures
Smoking or possessing tobacco or related products/paraphernalia where prohibited
Failing to maintain one's clothing, personal hygiene, or quarters in accordance with facility rules or policies
Using the mail, telephone, or electronic communications without authorization
Conducting/participating in unwanted written, telephone, or electronic communications with any person
Corresponding with or engaging in conduct with a visitor in violation of published or posted rules or policies
Using any equipment or machinery when not specifically authorized or contrary to instructions or safety standards
Being absent from work or any assignment, scheduled meeting, appointment, or call out without authorization
Pretending to be ill or injured contrary to medical/mental health screening results
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-220, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16; WSR 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. WSR 02-12-023, § 137-28-220, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. WSR 01-22-094, § 137-28-220, filed 11/6/01, effective 12/6/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090. WSR 00-10-079, § 137-28-220, filed 5/2/00, effective 6/2/00; WSR 97-03-041, § 137-28-220, filed 1/10/97, effective 2/4/97. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-220, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]
(1) In the event of a general violation, a staff member may make an on-site adjustment. An on-site adjustment may consist of counseling, warning, or reprimanding the offender and/or directing the offender to remove himself/herself from the situation immediately. An action addressed through an on-site adjustment cannot be considered a general violation for the purposes of determining whether a #657 serious violation has occurred.
(2) In the event of a general violation where a staff member does not make an on-site adjustment, the staff member will prepare and submit an infraction report per department policy. The staff member will attach copies of any supporting documents.
(3) The general infraction report shall be promptly submitted for review to the supervisor designated by the superintendent. Upon review, if the supervisor determines the action meets the criteria of a serious violation, he/she may return the report to the reporting staff member to upgrade the general violation to a serious violation. If the violation is upgraded, the reporting staff member will forward the serious infraction report to the infraction review officer.
(4) If the action was appropriately charged as a general violation, the supervisor will decide whether the offender is guilty or not guilty within five business days of receiving the report, unless an extension is approved in writing by the hearing officer. The supervisor will conduct an informal hearing at which he/she may allow witnesses and documentary evidence with the offender present.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-230, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16; WSR 09-01-195, § 137-28-230, filed 12/24/08, effective 1/24/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090. WSR 00-10-079, § 137-28-230, filed 5/2/00, effective 6/2/00. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-230, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]
General violations—Sanctions.
(1) If the supervisor finds the offender not guilty of a general violation, disciplinary sanctions shall not be imposed on the offender for that violation. Records pertaining to the violation shall not be placed in the offender's file, but may be retained for statistical, litigation, and recordkeeping purposes.
(b) Issuance of a written order to cease the problematic behavior. The order will include a warning that if the identified behavior is repeated within a specified period (not to exceed one hundred eighty days), the offender will be charged with a serious violation [(]#658 under WAC 137-25-030);
(c) Loss of a privilege or privileges as specified by the supervisor for a period not to exceed ten consecutive days on the first offense, twenty consecutive days on the second offense, and thirty consecutive days on the third offense within a six-month period;
(d) Evening cell/room confinement, except for attendance at work or school assignments, religious services, or meals, or law library if approved for emergency/priority access per department policy, not to exceed ten consecutive evenings;
(g) Up to one hundred twenty hours of extra work duty.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-240, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.09.130, and 9.94.070. WSR 02-12-023, § 137-28-240, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. WSR 01-22-094, § 137-28-240, filed 11/6/01, effective 12/6/01. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-240, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]
(1) If the supervisor finds the offender guilty of a general violation, only the offender may appeal the decision and/or sanction(s) to a hearing officer.
(a) The appeal must be in writing and must include the reason(s) why the offender believes the action taken was incorrect and specify the desired relief.
(b) The appeal must be delivered to the hearing officer within two business days of receiving the notice.
(c) Failure to follow appeal procedures shall be deemed a waiver of the appeal, however the hearing officer may consider appeals filed beyond the two business day period.
(2) The hearing officer will review and act on the appeal request within ten business days of receipt unless an extension is approved in writing by the superintendent. The hearing officer may affirm the decision and sanction(s), affirm the decision and reduce the sanction(s), or dismiss/modify downward the decision and sanction(s).
(3) Once a decision is made on the appeal, the offender shall be notified in writing within three business days, unless an extension is approved in writing by the superintendent.
(4) Sanctions will not be stayed upon appeal.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-250, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16; WSR 06-21-054, § 137-28-250, filed 10/13/06, effective 11/13/06. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-250, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]
See WAC 137-25-030 for the list of serious violations.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-260, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.09.130, and 9.94.070. WSR 05-24-009 and 06-02-038, § 137-28-260, filed 11/28/05 and 12/28/05, effective 5/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090. WSR 05-16-033, § 137-28-260, filed 7/26/05, effective 8/26/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.09.130, and 9.94.070. WSR 04-07-163, § 137-28-260, filed 3/23/04, effective 4/23/04; WSR 02-12-023, § 137-28-260, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. WSR 01-22-094, § 137-28-260, filed 11/6/01, effective 12/6/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090. WSR 00-10-079, § 137-28-260, filed 5/2/00, effective 6/2/00; WSR 97-03-041, § 137-28-260, filed 1/10/97, effective 2/4/97. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-260, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-285, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-295, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-305, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16.]
(1) In reaching a decision, the hearing officer will consider only the evidence presented at the hearing.
(2) The hearing officer is authorized to find an inmate guilty of a lesser included offense without issuing a new infraction report or conducting a new hearing.
(3) Where the evidence suggests an inmate is guilty of an offense not charged and which is not a lesser included offense to a charged offense, the hearing officer may recommend that new charges be filed to address such offenses. The inmate may waive the right to a separate hearing and allow the hearing officer to conduct the hearing on the new charge.
(4) The offender shall be informed of the hearing officer's decision in writing within three business days of the hearing, unless extended by the superintendent.
(5) The offender shall be informed of his/her right to appeal the hearing officer's decision to the superintendent.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-310, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16; WSR 06-21-054, § 137-28-310, filed 10/13/06, effective 11/13/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.09.130, and 9.94.070. WSR 02-12-023, § 137-28-310, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090. WSR 00-10-079, § 137-28-310, filed 5/2/00, effective 6/2/00. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-310, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]
In determining an appropriate sanction, the hearing officer should consider the offender's mental health and his/her intellectual, emotional, and maturity levels and what effect a particular sanction might have on the offender in light of such factors. The hearing officer may request the assistance of other department staff members, including mental health staff members, in determining appropriate sanctions.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-360, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-360, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]
Sanctions—Limitations.
(1) No offender shall be infracted for violation of offender conduct rules unless he/she has been provided reasonable advance notice of the prohibited behavior, unless the rule was adopted on an emergency basis.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-370, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-370, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]
(1) If the hearing officer finds the offender guilty of a serious violation, only the offender may appeal the decision and/or sanction(s) to the superintendent.
(a) An appeal request cannot be filed when the offender has pled guilty to the violation.
(c) The appeal request must be filed within fifteen business days of receiving the notice.
(d) Failure to follow appeal procedures shall be deemed a waiver of the appeal, however the superintendent may consider appeals filed beyond the fifteen business day period.
(2) The superintendent will review the hearing record and act on the appeal request within ten business days of receipt. The superintendent may affirm the decision and sanction(s), affirm the decision and reduce the sanction(s), or dismiss/modify downward the decision and sanction(s). The superintendent may also reverse the decision and remand the matter for a new hearing, in which case the sanction(s) imposed at the new hearing may not be more severe than the sanction(s) originally imposed.
(3) The offender shall be promptly notified in writing of the superintendent's decision.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-380, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16; WSR 06-21-054, § 137-28-380, filed 10/13/06, effective 11/13/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.09.130, and 9.94.070. WSR 02-12-023, § 137-28-380, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090. WSR 00-10-079, § 137-28-380, filed 5/2/00, effective 6/2/00. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-380, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]
The time limitations expressed in these regulations are not jurisdictional and failure to adhere to any particular time limit shall not be grounds for reversal or dismissal of a disciplinary proceeding.
[WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-400, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]
(1) If the hearing officer imposes restitution as a sanction, the amount of restitution owed shall be determined at the infraction hearing. However, the hearing officer may continue the hearing in order to secure additional evidence regarding restitution. If continued, the offender shall be present at the continued/reconvened hearing.
(2) The amount of restitution will be the replacement value of the item, the cost of repair, and/or the cost of any unnecessary expense caused by the offender's misconduct.
(3) The offender may appeal the amount of restitution within the time limits of this chapter. If under appeal, the amount of the restitution will be held in the offender's account, but funds will not be withdrawn/withheld until the superintendent has decided the appeal.
(a) The funds may be withdrawn from the offender's account to make restitution, provided the offender's account is not reduced to less than ten dollars; or
(b) Twenty percent of all funds being placed in the offender's account may be taken until the restitution is paid in full.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-410, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-410, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]