31. (1) If an inmate is alleged to have committed a misconduct and it has not been dealt with by the alternative resolution process under section 30, the Superintendent shall decide, as soon as possible, whether or not the inmate committed the misconduct. O. Reg. 574/21, s. 14 (2). (2) Before making a decision under subsection (1), the Superintendent shall ensure that the inmate is notified of the allegation and is given an opportunity for an interview, which shall be held no later than 10 days after the day on which the alleged misconduct became known to the Superintendent, to discuss the allegation with the Superintendent. O. Reg. 574/21, s. 14 (2). (3) In determining whether the inmate committed a misconduct and what an appropriate disciplinary measure would be, the Superintendent shall consider, (a) the factors listed in subsection 30 (4); and (b) any relevant information provided by people who provide support to the inmate including, where applicable, any social or cultural supports described in section 7.1. O. Reg. 574/21, s. 14 (2). (4) At the interview with the Superintendent, the inmate is entitled to present arguments and explanations to dispute the allegation, to question the person or persons making the allegation as well as any other witnesses to the incident and to address any of the factors listed in subsection 30 (4). O. Reg. 574/21, s. 14 (2). (5) The Superintendent may permit any person, including an interpreter or a person who provides social or cultural supports described in section 7.1, to attend the interview and assist in any manner that the Superintendent considers appropriate. O. Reg. 574/21, s. 14 (2). (6) The Superintendent may, during an interview held under subsection (2), adjourn the interview, but no such adjournment shall be for more than three clear days, except with the consent of the inmate. O. Reg. 574/21, s. 14 (2). (7) The Superintendent shall inform the inmate within two days after the day of the interview of their decision, the reasons for the decision and the disciplinary measure imposed, if any. O. Reg. 574/21, s. 14 (2). (8) Where the inmate does not notify the Superintendent within one day of receiving notification of the allegation under subsection (2) that the inmate wants to have an interview with the Superintendent, the Superintendent may decide the matter and shall inform the inmate of the decision, the reasons for the decision and the disciplinary measure imposed, if any. O. Reg. 574/21, s. 14 (2). (9) After making the decision under subsection (7) or (8), the Superintendent shall make a record of the case noting the nature of the allegation, the arguments and explanations presented by the inmate, if any, how the listed factors in subsection 30 (4) were considered and the decision, reasons and disciplinary measure imposed, if any, by the Superintendent in the case. O. Reg. 574/21, s. 14 (2). (10) The inmate shall be provided with a document that sets out the Superintendent’s decision, the reasons for that decision and, if the inmate was found to have committed a misconduct, the disciplinary measure imposed and a statement that the misconduct finding may impact their security classification. O. Reg. 574/21, s. 14 (2). (11) If an inmate who is alleged to have committed a misconduct is absent from the institution, a reasonable attempt to notify the inmate shall constitute sufficient notice for the purpose of this section. O. Reg. 574/21, s. 14 (2).