PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

INMATE
RULES & REGULATIONS

This Rule Booklet has been issued to you. It is your

responsibility to maintain this booklet and turn it in upon
your release. You will keep this booklet with you should
you be transferred to another PBSO detention facility. You
will be held accountable for violations of these rules.

PBSO #0307

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 PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
INMATE RULES AND REGULATIONS

Table of Contents
A. ORGANIZATION ...................................................................................... 4
A-1. MISSION STATEMENT ............................................................................. 4
A-2. DETENTION FACILITIES ......................................................................... 4
B. SANITATION AND HYGIENE................................................................ 4
B-1. LIVING QUARTERS .................................................................................. 4
B-2. PERSONAL HYGIENE ............................................................................... 5
B-3. HAIR CARE SERVICES ............................................................................. 6
C. INMATE PROPERTY AND MAIL ......................................................... 7
C-1. PERSONAL PROPERTY ............................................................................ 7
C-2. PERSONAL ITEMS ALLOWED IN YOUR POSSESSION ...................... 7
C-3. MONEY ....................................................................................................... 8
C-4. MAIL ............................................................................................................ 9
D. LEGAL MATTERS AND GRIEVANCES ............................................ 11
D-1. ATTORNEYS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS ............................................ 11
D-2. PRIVILEGED MAIL ................................................................................. 12
D-3. NOTARY SERVICES ................................................................................ 12
D-4. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES .................................................................. 12
D-5. RESTORATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS ....................................................... 13
E. SECURITY AND CONTROL ................................................................. 13
E-1. CLASSIFICATION .................................................................................... 13
E-2. IDENTIFICATION WRISTBAND ............................................................ 14
E-3. HEADCOUNTS ......................................................................................... 14
E-4. CONTRABAND ........................................................................................ 14
E-5. SEARCHES ................................................................................................ 15
E-6. CANINE UNIT .......................................................................................... 15
E-7. DIRECT SUPERVISION HOUSING ........................................................ 15
E-8. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT HOUSING ................................................... 16
E-9. DRESS CODE ............................................................................................ 17
F. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ............................................................. 18
F-1. FIRE SAFETY ........................................................................................... 18
F-2. EVACUATION DRILLS ........................................................................... 18
F-3. NO SMOKING POLICY ........................................................................... 18
G. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES .............................................................. 18
G-1. INMATE REQUEST FORMS ................................................................... 18
G-2. INMATES WITH DISABILITIES ............................................................. 19
G-3. MEDICAL, DENTAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ................ 19
G-4. FOOD SERVICES ..................................................................................... 21
G-5. RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND COUNSELING ....................................... 21
G-6. VISITATION ............................................................................................. 21
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G-7. RECREATION .......................................................................................... 22
G-8. TELEPHONES .......................................................................................... 23
G-9. TELEVISIONS .......................................................................................... 23
G-10. CANTEEN ................................................................................................. 23
G-11. READING LIBRARY ............................................................................... 24
G-12. LAW LIBRARY ........................................................................................ 24
G-13. PRE-RELEASE COUNSELING ............................................................... 24
G-14. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ................................................................ 24
G-15. CHILD CARE AND PLANNING (FEMALE INMATES ONLY) ........... 25
G-16. WORK PROGRAMS ................................................................................ 25
G-17. MARRIAGES ............................................................................................ 25
G-18. DEATH OF A FAMILY MEMBER .......................................................... 26
G-19. NEXT OF KIN NOTIFICATION .............................................................. 26
G-20. INMATE FEES FOR SUBSISTENCE ...................................................... 26
G-21. INMATE MOVEMENT ............................................................................ 26
G-22. SELF HELP GROUPS............................................................................... 26
G-23. VOTERS PROGRAM ............................................................................... 26
G-24. BUS PASS PROGRAM ............................................................................. 27
G-25. ANGER MANAGEMENT ........................................................................ 27
G-26. SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM ............................................................ 27
G-27. COMMUNITY RE-ENTRY IDENTIFICATION CARDS ....................... 27
G-28. CREDIT ON FINES AND COST .............................................................. 27
H. INMATE CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE ............................................ 27
H-1. CONDUCT ................................................................................................ 27
H-2. RULES ....................................................................................................... 28
H-3. DISCIPLINARY REPORTS, HEARINGS, SANCTIONS AND
PROCEDURES .................................................................................................... 30
I. SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS ...................................................... 39
I-1. SEXUAL ASSAULT ................................................................................. 39
I-2. SEXUAL ASSAULT AVOIDANCE ........................................................ 39
I-3. WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SEXUALLY ASSAULTED ..................... 40
I-4. FACTS FOR THE INMATE THAT SEXUALLY ASSAULTS OTHER
INMATES …………………………………………………………………….......41
I-5. IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE CONTROLLING YOUR ACTIONS ........... 41
I-6. TO REDUCE IMMEDIATE FEELING OR ANGER OR AGGRESSION41
I-7. DID YOU KNOW ..................................................................................... 41
J. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY .................................................. 42
J-1. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT (LEP) POLICY ............................... 42

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A. ORGANIZATION

A-1. MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Department of Corrections
is to provide a safe, secure environment for our staff and inmates by ensuring the
maintenance of order within our facilities at all times. The functions of the
department directly support our community and the citizens of Palm Beach County
through providing safe, effective and efficient correctional services in support of
the goal of successful, productive offender reentry into society.

A-2. DETENTION FACILITIES

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office operates (2) detention facilities within the
county; they are:

MAIN DETENTION CENTER

3228 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, Florida

WEST DETENTION CENTER

38811 James Wheeler Way
Belle Glade, Florida

NOTE: These are actual locations not mailing addresses.

B. SANITATION AND HYGIENE

B-1. LIVING QUARTERS

The cell or dormitory area you are assigned to is your living quarters. You will be
provided cleaning equipment for the purpose of maintaining your living quarters.
Cell and dormitory areas will be inspected on each shift, or at least daily by the
deputy assigned to that area. Living quarters found to be unsanitary may result in
disciplinary action.

 It is your responsibility to keep your assigned bunk made during non-

sleeping times.
 Blankets and sheets are issued for the purpose intended. They will not be
used as hammocks, doorways or curtains.
 Lighting and windows shall remain unobstructed. Placing materials over
lights or windows will not be permitted.
 The floors in your housing unit will be kept clean, dry and free of
hazardous substances.
 Garbage and trash receptacles shall be emptied and cleaned at least daily.
 No items of any type shall be placed in or between the cell bars.
 Walls will be kept bare. The defacing of walls is prohibited.
 Toilets, urinals, showers, and sinks shall be cleaned at least daily.
 Windows, sills and screens will be kept clean and in good repair.

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  Food items from your meal trays will not be stored for later consumption.
Only items purchased from the canteen will be allowed to be stored in
your living quarters.
 Report any maintenance problems, such as inoperable plumbing or
lighting fixtures, to the deputy assigned to your unit so repairs can be
made.

B-2. PERSONAL HYGIENE

It is the responsibility of each inmate to maintain his or her personal hygiene.
Showers and lavatories are located in your respective housing units for this
purpose. You will be given the opportunity to shower daily.

Upon admission to a housing unit from Intake, inmates will be issued a toothbrush,
toothpaste, soap, and shower slides. You may request an indigent kit from our
canteen provider by completing the indigent section of a canteen request form
fourteen (14) days after Intake and every week thereafter. Your indigent kit will be
delivered on the scheduled canteen day for your unit. This kit contains:

 1st Week – toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, pencil, 1 stamped

envelope
 2nd Week – toothpaste, pencil, 1 stamped envelope
 3rd Week – toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, pencil, 1 stamped envelope
 4th Week – toothpaste, pencil, 1 stamped envelope

The four (4) week cycle, as described above, is a continuous rotation.

You may purchase similar items through canteen, if funds are available in your
account.

You will be provided with soap in your housing unit or purchase your own from
canteen. Writing paper is available from the deputy assigned to your housing unit.
If you are indigent for fourteen (14) days from Intake you may request indigent
clothing at that time and again every six (6) months thereafter, if you qualify, with
a limit of 2 per year with no incarceration limit. These kits consist of:

Males Females
2 undershirts 2 bras
2 briefs 2 panties
2 pair of socks 2 pair of socks
*1 sweatshirt *1 sweatshirt

*Males and females receive 1 sweatshirt every two (2) years, if they qualify, with
no incarceration limit.

Dental floss loops will be available upon request to indigent inmates.

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At time of intake, if you are without under shorts, a pair will be provided to you
from the property section. Once you are placed into a housing unit and remain
indigent, the above underwear packet will be furnished upon completion of an
Indigent Underwear Request Form.

You will be provided with sheets, pillowcase and towel that will be laundered or
exchanged for clean linens at least once per week.

You will be provided with a uniform to be laundered or exchanged for clean

clothing at least twice per week.

You will be held accountable for all linen and uniforms issued to you. Damaged
and/or altered linen and/or uniforms will result in disciplinary actions.

Female inmates shall be provided with necessary hygiene items.

You are allowed freedom in personal grooming, except when a valid interest
justifies otherwise. Such justifications, as determined by a division commander or
designee, may include requirements for safety, security, identification and hygiene.

To reduce your chance of infections:

 Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water throughout the day,
particularly every time you use the toilet and before every meal.
 Never touch another person’s wounds, infected skin, or dirty bandages.
 Maintain excellent personal hygiene through regular showers and by
keeping your living space clean, including the regular laundering of your
bed linens.
 Do not share personal hygiene items with others, including toiletries and
towels.
 Clean recreational equipment before direct contact with your body or use
a clean barrier such as a towel or shirt between your bare skin and
exercise equipment.
 Shower after participating in close contact recreational activities whenever
possible.
 Do not get a tattoo while in jail, use injection drugs, or have sexual
contact with other inmates.
 Keep any open wounds or sores covered and request medical attention.

B-3. HAIR CARE SERVICES

Hair and nail clippers will be available from the deputy assigned to your unit.
When you have finished with the equipment it must be properly cleaned and
returned to the deputy assigned to your unit. All inmates cutting hair will spray the
clippers with the disinfectant solution after each use. NO EXCEPTIONS!

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C. INMATE PROPERTY AND MAIL

C-1. PERSONAL PROPERTY

When you were booked into the facility, your personal property was listed on a
RECEIPT FOR PRISONER’S PERSONAL PROPERTY form. You were given a
copy of this – KEEP THIS RECEIPT.

Property taken from you at the time of your arrest may have been placed into
evidence. You should have received an evidence receipt from the arresting officer.
We cannot obtain this property for you.

Each personal item, including clothing, which is authorized for retention, shall be
recorded on the facility property receipt and will be allowed for you to retain.

C-2. PERSONAL ITEMS ALLOWED IN YOUR POSSESSION

Only the items provided or approved by the jails administration or any item
approved or purchased through canteen, up to the amounts listed below, will be
allowed in your housing unit unless otherwise specified by a division commander.

(2) Pairs of issued footwear (clogs and inmate worker boots)

(1) Pair of personal footwear (purchased through canteen)
(1) Pair of shower slides
(4) Pairs of socks
(4) T-shirts
(4) Pairs of any type underwear
(1) Pair of gym shorts
(2) Wireless bras (females only)
(2) Sweatshirts
(1) PBSO issued uniform
(1) Comb (small/plastic, without a handle)
(1) Brush (small/plastic, without a handle)
(2) Each of hygiene articles (one being used and one new): Deodorant,
shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.
(1) Pair of glasses/contacts (may have an additional pair of reading glasses
available from medical or purchased from canteen only. May have full
prescription of contacts, approved by medical only.
(3) Games (dominos, chess, checkers or playing cards)
(4) Books (including religious books)
(2) Magazines
(3) Family photos (no Polaroid’s)
(1) Address book (no metal binding)
(3) Pens
(24) Colored pencils
(1) Prayer rug or extra towel as approved by the Chaplain
(2) Packages or containers of each canteen over-the-counter medications

*** Medication as approved by medical

*** Medical alert badge or bracelet
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*** Brace, bandage, can, crutches, etc., as approved by medical

Any items in excess of these amounts or any altered or misused items will be
confiscated as contraband and disposed of.

NOTE: All T-shirts, sweatshirts and gym shorts must be solid white or gray
with NO writing pockets, logos, hoods, or zippers.

To identify your property, you should mark your items with your name and pouch
number inside the collar or waistband.

NOTE: All other items will be stored in inmate property storage. You may
submit one request for items you want in your housing unit. The property
section will review the request and thoroughly search authorized items. Only
one request will be accepted for property from inmate storage.

C-3. MONEY
All monies that you bring into the facility or which are sent to you shall be kept in
your inmate account.

An account will be generated for you in the Property/Finance Office. All deposits
and withdrawals (fees for subsistence, canteen purchases and transfers to outside
parties) are processed in the computer for purpose of permanent record.

Any money taken from you at the time of arrest, that was deemed evidence, will be
held by the arresting agency. We cannot obtain this money for you.

The transfer of money and valuables between inmates is prohibited and considered
contraband. Contraband items will not be returned to you.

Money will not be accepted for you at any time, unless it arrives through an
approved method of processing.

Approved methods include: Mail services, Cobra Cashier Kiosk and GovPayNow.

MAIL SERVICES: Money received through mail services must be in the form of
a money order or a government issued check. We do not accept personal or
business checks. We do not exchange currency, money orders and drafts from
foreign countries. All funds of this type will be refused and returned to sender. We
cash ONLY U.S. money orders or checks issued by local, state and federal
government. Your family and friends should not send cash through the mail. We
will not be responsible for the loss of mailed cash.

COBRA CASHIER KIOSK: Kiosks are located in all the visitation lobbies. The
Video Visitation Center is accessible only during visitation (11:00 am through 9:00
pm Thursday through Sunday). The Main Detention Center and West Detention
Center are accessible twenty-four hours, seven days a week. The machines will
accept cash, credit cards and debit cards. This system immediately deposits money
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into the inmate’s account avoiding delays during holidays or weekends and making
the money readily available for commissary purchases. Any monies deposited will
be subject to the normal collections for debts owed to the jail by the inmate.

GOVPAYNOW SERVICE: This service enables someone to send you a money

deposit from anywhere in the country to the jail within minutes to use for
commissary purchases. This service is available at www.GovPayNow.com or via
telephone at 888-277-2535. The service accepts credit cards and debit cards.

Any monies deposited will be subject to the normal collections for debts owed to
the detention facilities by the inmate (INCLUDING BOND MONEY).

 Pay location code 5500

 Family and friends must know the inmate’s JACKET NUMBER and
FULL BOOKED NAME
 Location (FL – WPB – Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office)
 Deposits may be made twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a
week

GOVPAYNET – This service enables someone to pay a remote BOND payment

from anywhere in the country. This service is available at www.GovPayNow.com
or via telephone at 877-392-2455.

 Main Detention Center Pay location code 7020

 West Detention Center Pay Location code 7021
 Family and friends must know the inmate’s JACKET NUMBER, FULL
BOOKED NAME, BOOKING NUMBER, and EXACT AMOUNT OF
BOND PAYMENT

Contraband money will be handled in the same manner as any other contraband
found on an inmate. An evidence receipt will be completed and turned over to the
jail investigator for possible criminal charges and disposition.

C-4. MAIL
You are permitted to write as many letters as you wish. We encourage you to
correspond with friends and family. Writing paper is available from the deputy
assigned to your unit. Indigent inmates that barter with their writing materials,
envelopes or postage, or otherwise abuse the privilege of receiving such items at
the facility’s expense will be subject to disciplinary action. Mail addressed outside
of the United States must be forwarded to the inmate mailroom for processing. IF
YOUR NAME, CELL NUMBER AND JACKET NUMBER ARE NOT ON THE
ENVELOPE, THE LETTER WILL BE BROUGHT TO YOU FOR
CORRECTION.

Outgoing mail will be submitted for processing unsealed.

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Prior to outgoing mail being delivered to the post office, all letters will be stamped
with the following disclaimer:

ATTENTION: THIS LETTER ORIGINATES FROM A PALM BEACH

COUNTY JAIL FACILITY. INMATE MAIL IS UNCENSORED. THE SHERIFF
CANNOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS CONTENTS.

To avoid delays in mail delivery, ensure that your correspondents address mail
properly to the facility in which you are housed. Addresses listed below:

Main Detention Center

INMATE NAME ____________________
CELL #________ JACKET # __________
P.O. Box 24716
West Palm Beach, Florida 33416

West Detention Center

INMATE NAME ____________________
CELL #_________JACKET #__________
P.O. Box 1450
Belle Glade, Florida 33430

IF YOUR NAME, CELL NUMBER AND JACKET NUMBER ARE NOT ON

THE POSTCARD, IT WILL BE RETURNED TO SENDER. Mail will also be
returned if you are released or transferred from the facility. All incoming mail,
except legal mail and other specifically approved items, must be in a postcard
form.
A. Acceptable postcard forms:
1. Postcards minimum size requirements are 3.5 inches by 5
inches
2. Postcards maximum allowable size is 4.25 inches by 6
inches
3. Postcards must be solid color – no photos, art or graphic
designs
4. Must be written or typed in black or blue ink only
B. Unacceptable postcard forms:
1. Defaced
2. Plastic or wrappings on postcards
3. Postcards marked with paint, crayons or markers
4. Postcards with labels or stickers
5. Postcards with watermarks or stains
6. Postcards with any biohazards, including perfumes or
lipstick
7. Postcards depicting nudity, weapons, or gang references
8. Oversized postcards

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Monies may be mailed to inmates in an envelope addressed to the facility and must
state the inmate’s name and jacket number. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Any correspondence included with checks, money orders, or otherwise approved
mail, will not be delivered to inmates. Monies must be in one of the following
forms:

 Money orders
 Checks from government agencies
 Checks from privately run jails or prisons payable in U.S. funds

Examples of withheld items:

 Instructions for the manufacture of explosives, drugs or other unlawful

substance
 Material which advocates violence within the facility
 Material which demonstrably has caused violence or other serious
disruption or facility security
 Material which advocates racial, religious or national hatred
 Material of a nature as to encourage sexual behavior which is criminal
and/or in violation of facility rules

You may receive paperback books, newspapers and/or publications from the
publisher only.

VisMail – E-Mail: You may receive e-mails from registered e-mail addresses.
Senders must register through the visitation system at
https://jailvisit.pbso.org.This is a one-way e-mail service which only accepts
incoming e-mails to be delivered along with the U.S. mail. Senders must purchase
virtual stamps available through the visitation system. E-Mails are subject to
review.

D. LEGAL MATTERS AND GRIEVANCES

D-1. ATTORNEYS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS

If you need to contact the Public Defender’s Office, you may write or call them:
East Coast Region:
Public Defender’s Office
421 3rd Street
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Phone: (561) 355-7500

Belle Glade Region:

Public Defender’s Office
2976 State Road #15
Belle Glade, Florida 33430
Phone: (561) 996-4880

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Do not ask a staff member to recommend an attorney for you as we are prohibited
from doing this. You may call or write the following agency to assist you in
finding a lawyer:

Lawyer Referral Service of the Palm Beaches

County Bar Association
1601 Belvedere Rd.
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
Phone: (561) 687-3266

Private consultation rooms are available in this facility where you may discuss
your case with your attorney.

D-2. PRIVILEGED MAIL

Privileged mail is mail clearly identified as being sent from your attorney, the
courts or public officials. Privileged mail will be opened in your presence unless
you waive in writing.

Outgoing privileged mail shall not be opened, but may be held for a reasonable
period of time, not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours, pending verification that it is
properly addressed to a person or agency referred to on the envelope.

D-3. NOTARY SERVICES

Notary services are available to you from the sergeant assigned to your area.
Requests should be made utilizing the Inmate Request Form.

D-4. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

If you have a complaint, bring it to the attention of the deputy assigned to your
unit. If the deputy cannot resolve the problem, then bring it to the attention of the
sergeant or lieutenant on rounds. If these steps have been attempted but cannot
resolve the problem, there is a grievance procedure in the facility to address inmate
complaints. You may obtain a grievance form from the deputy assigned to your
unit.

Upon receipt of the grievance form, complete the narrative with a description of
your complaint. Specify the problem, the date of occurrence, and staff members
involved (if applicable). Also, include any staff members you may have contacted
in an effort to resolve the problem. Submit your complaint within seven (7) days
from the date of the incident, unless it was not feasible within that time period. You
will be provided with a response to your complaint within fifteen (15) days. The
response will be based upon the facts, which pertain specifically to the complaint.
Inmate grievances will not be processed if they are determined to be: 1) frivolous,
2) excessive or repetitive in nature, 3) previously answered, or 4) improperly
completed form.

If you are dissatisfied with the response, you may appeal to a division commander
within five (5) days of receiving your response. The division commander will have
seven (7) days in which to respond to your appeal. If you are not satisfied with the
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commander’s decision, you may appeal to the major within five (5) days of receipt
of the division commander’s response. The major’s decision is final. Facility
officials may extend the response time for grievances requiring extensive research
and documentation.

There is no imposed time limit when you may submit a grievance regarding an
allegation of sexual abuse. You may submit a grievance without submitting it to a
staff member who is the subject of the complaint and such grievance is not referred
to a staff member who is the subject of the complaint.

PBSO shall issue a final decision on the merits of any portion of a grievance
alleging sexual abuse within 90 days of the initial filing of the grievance.
Computation of the 90 day time period shall not include time consumed by you in
preparing any administrative appeal. PBSO may claim an extension of time to
respond, up to 70 days.

At any level of the administrative process, including the final level, if you do not
receive a response within the time allotted for reply, including any properly noticed
extension, you may consider the absence of a response to be a denial at that level.

Third parties, including fellow inmates, staff members, family members, attorneys,
and outside advocates, shall be permitted to assist you in filing requests for
administrative remedies relating to allegations of sexual abuse, and shall also be
permitted to file such requests on your behalf.

A grievance alleging that you are subject to a substantial risk of imminent sexual
abuse may be filed at any time of the day or night (24 hours a day - 7 days a week).
PBSO shall provide an initial response within 48 hours, and shall issue a final
decision within 5 calendar days.

PBSO may discipline you for filing a grievance related to alleged sexual abuse
only where the agency demonstrates that you filed the grievance in bad faith.

D-5. RESTORATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS

If you would like information regarding restoration of civil rights, send a request to
the Programs Office.

E. SECURITY AND CONTROL

E-1. CLASSIFICATION
During the admission process, a classification officer interviewed you. This
interview enabled our department to determine the best suitable housing and
program needs for you at that time. At any time should your perception of
vulnerability change for any reason and you no longer feel safe in your present
housing location, please notify your dorm officer or submit an inmate request slip
to Classification.

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E-2. IDENTIFICATION WRISTBAND
An inmate identification band was placed on your person when you arrived at the
facility. This identification band will have your name, photograph, sex, race, and
jacket number on it. Any inmate found without a wristband will not be allowed to
participate in any programs, and is subject to disciplinary or administrative action
until their identity can be verified and wristband replaced.

E-3. HEADCOUNTS
Headcounts will be conducted when deemed necessary by the deputy in charge. All
inmates will cooperate by curtailing their movement while the headcount is being
conducted. When told to do so, you will stand by your bunk and show the deputy
your identification wristband. During headcounts there will be no talking unless
spoken to. The lights will be turned on and the television will be turned off. Failure
to cooperate will be cause for disciplinary action.

E-4. CONTRABAND
Contraband is any article not authorized by the facility, or which has been altered
from its original form. Items found in excess of the approved amount are also
considered contraband. Disciplinary action and/or criminal prosecution shall be
taken if you violate this provision. All contraband items will be confiscated and
properly disposed of. Contraband money will be handled in the same manner as
any other contraband found on an inmate. An evidence receipt will be completed
and turned over to the jail investigator for proper criminal charges and disposition.

Any cellular telephone or other portable communication devices are considered

contraband when possessed within or introduced into any Palm Beach County
Sheriff’s Office detention facility. Portable communication device means any
device carried, worn or stored, which is designed or intended to receive or transmit
verbal or written messages, access or store data or connect electronically to the
internet or any other electronic device, and which allows communications or data
storage in any form. Such devices include, but are not limited to:

 Portable two-way pagers

 Hand-held radios
 Cellular telephones
 Smart phone-type devices
 MP3 or music players
 Electronic reading devices
 Personal digital assistants (PDA’s)
 Laptop computers
 Any components of these devices, which are intended to be used to
assemble such devices.
 The term also includes any new technology that is developed for similar
purposes.

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E-5. SEARCHES
The control of weapons and contraband in a facility is an essential measure.
Unannounced searches of inmates, their quarters and other areas of the facility are
conducted as often as necessary to ensure the safety and security of the staff,
inmates and facility.

The purpose of searches is to: 1) Prevent the introduction of weapons or other

contraband into the facility. 2) Detect the manufacturing of weapons; escape
devices, etc. within the facility. 3) Discover and suppress “trafficking” between
employees and inmates. 4) Enforce rules designed to eliminate the cause of
dissension and strife between inmates. 5) Discourage theft and “trafficking” in the
facility. 6) Check malicious waste or destruction of facility property. 7) Discover
hazards to health or safety that may be unnoticed during more routine inspections.
Searches shall be conducted in a matter that will avoid unnecessary force,
embarrassment or dignity to the inmate.

E-6. CANINE UNIT

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Department of Corrections operates a
canine unit in both correctional facilities. In accordance with Florida State Statues,
any person who intentionally or knowingly maliciously harasses, teases, interferes
with or attempts to interfere with a police dog, while the animal is in the
performance of its duties, commits a crime punishable by law.

E-7. DIRECT SUPERVISION HOUSING

Direct supervision is wherein the deputy’s post is maintained within the open
population of the housing area. The most important factor in determining which
inmate will be housed in these units will be their institutional behavior. Those
inmates who consistently demonstrate their ability to conform to the rules of the
facility and maintain their behavior in a manner consistent with the direct
supervision approach will be selected for these units. Inmates who display
disruptive or violent behavior will not be eligible for these assignments. Upon
being housed in a direct supervision unit, you will be oriented on the rules of direct
supervision. If you choose not to abide by these rules, you will be removed from
the direct supervision unit and reassigned. Depending on the rule violation,
disciplinary action may be taken against you. Remember that you are responsible
for your behavior and actions. The unit deputy may institute informal discipline.
This informal discipline includes the authority to require you to remain in your
individual sleeping area for up to no more than two (2) hours. The informal
discipline shall not include restrictions in food, clothing or visiting. Listed below
are the Rules and Regulations for cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene within the
direct supervision units:

 Your bed must be neatly made up in the military style (sheet and blanket
edges tucked under the mattress) whenever you are not using it.
 Showers are limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes. Leave the
shower area clean and neat. Showers are normally allowed from 8:00 am
to 10:45 pm., except during meals, cleaning times, lock downs and counts.
Bathe and clean yourself daily.
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  Keep your living area neat and clean at all times. Inspections may occur
at any time.
 Mattresses, blankets, sheets and pillows are not allowed away from your
bunk or room. Extra bedding items are not allowed unless authorized.
 Store your clothes under your mattress, pillow, or in your drawer; do not
hang them off your bunk or leave them loose on the floor.
 Store your canteen in your drawer.
 Wring out your towel and either hang it from your room’s clothing hooks
(if applicable), or fold it in half and hang it from the foot of your bunk to
dry.

E-8. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT HOUSING

Special management housing incorporates administrative and disciplinary
confinement, protective custody and mental health isolation. While housed in a
special management unit, you shall have the opportunity to access the following,
unless restricted by the disciplinary process:

 Shower and shave at least three (3) times per week

 Visitation, unless there are substantial reasons for withholding such
privileges
 Restraints may be required when deemed necessary
 Write or receive letters on the same basis as inmates in general population
 Legal materials
 Reading materials
 Telephone privileges
 Recreation
 Programs and services

NOTE: There may be justifications for restricting or providing alternative

access to any of these opportunities.

RULES FOR DISCIPLINARY CONFINEMENT:

SHOWERS: Monday, Wednesday and Friday only and limited to fifteen (15)
minute duration.

PHONE CALLS: No personal phone calls. Attorney calls will be allowed Monday
– Friday only during regular business hours. The deputy will dial the number and
verify the party’s identity.

LIGHTS AND WINDOWS: May NOT be covered at any time.

NO WRITING ON DOORS, WINDOWS, FIXTURES, ETC.

LOCKERS: Are off limits to inmates. Only STAFF will access items.

ITEMS PERMITTED INSIDE CELLS:

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  Personal hygiene: 1 toothbrush
1 tube of toothpaste
1 roll of toilet paper
1 bar of soap
1 Denture Adhesive
1 Tampax – Regular (Females)
 Clothing 1 uniform
1 pair of underwear
1 pair of shower slides
 Linen: 2 sheets
1 pillow case
1 blanket
1 towel
 Reading material: 1 Bible or Koran
1 book or magazine
Legal papers
Personal letters after placement in DC
 Canteen: Stamped envelopes and shower slides only
**NO FOOD ITEMS ALLOWED**
 Miscellaneous Items: 1 Styrofoam drinking cup
1 pencil
1 Flex security pen
Reading glasses
Writing paper or pad

ITEMS ALLOWED IN LOCKERS: All other hygiene items not listed above (hair
grease, deodorant, comb) 1 pair of facility footwear, 1 pair of underwear and 1 pair
of socks.

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED IN LOCKERS:

 **NO T-SHIRTS**
 **NO SWEATSHIRTS**
 **NO CANTEEN FOOD ITEMS**

If an inmate is on administrative confinement; all locker items will be in the cell

with the inmate. If an inmate goes from administrative confinement to disciplinary
confinement, the cell will be cleared of all items except those listed above for
inmate possession.

E-9. DRESS CODE

Your issued uniform must be properly worn at all times. If you have in your
possession articles of clothing purchased from the canteen (shorts, sweatshirts,
etc.), you may be allowed to wear these items during recreation, sleeping or
personal hygiene activities etc.

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Inmates must properly wear uniforms or appropriate clothing when not in their
beds.

Inmates must be in full uniform during the following:

 Feeding of all inmate meals

 While medications are dispensed
 When legal mail and canteen are being delivered
 During the exchange of laundered items
 Any time they leave their housing unit
 During any dayroom activities
 While meeting with attorneys, counselors, investigators, therapists,
doctors, religious service personnel, etc.

F. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

F-1. FIRE SAFETY

Fire safety is one of our department’s greatest concerns. Furnishings that are in
your housing unit are made with materials that are fire retardant (mattress/pillow).
Smoke detectors, fire alarms, fire extinguishers and fire hoses are located
throughout the facility in the event an emergency situation exists. Tampering with
a fire safety device could result in criminal prosecution.

F-2. EVACUATION DRILLS

Periodically, fire drills will be conducted in your housing area. These drills are
conducted to ensure the safety of you and staff in case of a real emergency. During
the times of evacuation, listen to the instructions given to you by the deputy. Be
calm and quiet so as to evacuate in a timely and safe manner.

F-3. NO SMOKING POLICY

All department facilities are designated SMOKE FREE in accordance with the
Florida Clean Indoor Air Act. If you have any tobacco and/or smoking
paraphernalia in your possession, it is considered contraband and disciplinary
action will be taken against you.

G. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

G-1. INMATE REQUEST FORMS

The Inmate Request form provides you with a means of communication with the
various sections of the administration. Indicate with an “X” the section from which
you are requesting information from. DO NOT communicate with more than one
section on one request form. A staff member will collect request forms at least
daily. See the deputy assigned to your housing unit if you need assistance. Medical
request forms are on 3-ply paper with the colors of white, pink and yellow. Upon
completion of a Medical Request Form, you must give your request directly to the
health care provider during medical rounds.

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G-2. INMATES WITH DISABILITIES
Inmates with disabilities are afforded access, or an alternative access, to all
programs and services provided to the general inmate population. If you have a
disability and find it difficult to have access to any of these programs and services,
submit an INMATE REQUEST FORM to the appropriate supervisors and advise
them of the access problems you encountered. If the problems you encounter
cannot be eliminated, we will find an alternative accommodation to ensure you
have equal access to these programs and services.

G-3. MEDICAL, DENTAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

A contracted health care provider provides the Sheriff’s Office medical services.
Nurses are on duty twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week at each
facility.

The nurses make rounds daily to dispense medication. Medication must be taken in
the presence of the nurse. When the nurse calls you for medication, you must
present yourself properly attired. Disciplinary action will be taken against those
inmates who do not wear the proper attire when the nurse is present.

You may request medical and dental attention by submitting a Medical Request
Form. Only the medical staff will collect these forms. Do not give them to the
deputy. Emergencies should be brought to the attention of the staff member
assigned to your unit.

Fees for medical services: All inmates will be required to pay for certain self-
initiated, non-referred (by a medical or mental health profession) and non-
emergency care and treatment. The following services will continue to be provided
free of charge:

 Intake and intrasystem health screenings

 Medical histories and physicals
 Chronic illness
 Mental health services
 Referred illness and follow-up care
 Medical emergencies (as determined by medical staff)

The fee schedule is: (See posted charges)

 Nurse clinic
 Medical Clinic (MD, ARPN, PA)
 Dental Clinic
 Prescriptions related to above (with the exception of chronic illness)
 Transportation to your own doctor upon approval

If you are seen at the nurse’s clinic and then referred to the medical or dental clinic,
you will be charged as posted.

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You must have the money for the transportation to your own doctor prior to the
appointment. This money is for transportation only and does not include fees for
the medical services rendered.

You will not be charged for follow-up care related to these visits except for
additional transportation and associated medical cost for your own doctor. You will
have to sign a payment agreement before the medical service is rendered. No
inmate will be denied medical care because of insufficient funds.

You have the right to refuse medical care and treatment. Such refusal must be
made directly to the medical staff. You will be escorted to the facility’s medical
department where you must refuse to the medical staff. You cannot refuse medical
care to a deputy and refusal to go to the medical unit will result in disciplinary
action.

Eye examinations for the purpose of obtaining glasses may be made at the
convenience of the facility and at your own expense. This expense must be prepaid.

Mental health services are available to you. As with medical and dental services,
you may request mental health services by submitting a Medical Request Form,
speaking with the nurse on rounds, or if the need is urgent, by speaking to the
deputy in your unit.

Suicide Prevention Warning Signs:

Sometimes there are warning signs. Unfortunately, sometimes there are no obvious
signs displayed by a person with the intent of killing him or herself. However, we
still need to be aware of the possibility. Here are a few warning signs to be aware
of:

 Sudden changes in mood or behavior

 Tearfulness, feelings of hopelessness or helplessness
 The giving away of possessions to others
 Statements of wanting to die; or that “life is not worth living.”
 A history of suicide attempts
 The loss of a close friend or family member through suicide
 Tremendous feelings of shame or guilt
 Losing interest in activities or things that one normally enjoys
 Pre-occupied with thoughts about one’s own death
 Speaks unrealistically about getting out of jail soon

Keeping Watch:
Everyone should be on the look-out for their fellow inmate or detainee at all times.
Please note that the holidays can be a trigger for suicidal thoughts in some persons.
If you feel that someone is suicidal, it is your duty to report this observation to
the nearest officer or medical/mental health staff member. You should not
delay.

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Suicidal Thoughts:
If it is “YOU” that is having suicidal thoughts, please remember:

 Suicide is not the answer

 Suicide is final. It has been said that suicide is a permanent answer for a
temporary problem. It is not a solution.
 Ask for help. Counseling is available, as well as other medical
interventions. TALK TO THE UNIT OFFICER, MEDICAL OR
MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER.

G-4. FOOD SERVICES

Food will be served three times a day between the hours of:

 Breakfast: 5:00 am to 7:00 am (Note: Work release will be served

beginning at 4:00 am)
 Lunch: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
 Dinner: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

G-5. RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND COUNSELING

Religious services and counseling are available to you. In the event of a death in
your family, religious counseling will be available to you on a one-on-one basis, if
you request this service. Submit your Inmate Request Form to the chaplain’s office
for all religious needs.

G-6. VISITATION
Inmates will be limited to receiving visits from those individuals whose names
have been submitted and approved on an Authorized Visitation List. These lists are
limited to five (5) visitors maximum, including children under the age of 18.
Following first appearance or upon assignment to a permanent housing unit,
inmates in the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office corrections facilities may
complete and submit names for their approved visitor list. Only one (1) list may be
submitted within a sixty (60) day period. Approved visitation lists may only be
revised once in a sixty (60) day period. The following visitor information is
required on the form.

 Full name
 Complete date of birth – month, day and year
 Visitor ID number

All visitors are required to register either online at www.jailvisit.pbso.org or on a

kiosk at the Central Video Visitation Center or the West Visitation Center. Once
registration is complete, each visitor will be issued a visitor ID number. Your
visitor must provide you with this number, and you will include this number on the
Authorized Visitation Form. Incomplete forms will be returned to you.

Once the visitor is registered and the Authorized Visitation Form has been
approved, your visitor may schedule a visit. Information on times and days

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available for visiting will be provided online. Days and times will vary depending
on the housing unit and any restrictions that may be imposed.

Visitation schedules are posted in each housing unit. The visitation schedule
provides each inmate the opportunity for at least two (2) hours of visitation each
week. The visitation scheduled is designed to allow visits during the evening,
weekends and holidays. Limits on the number of visitors may be imposed based
upon schedule, space and personnel constraints. Each inmate will be permitted
three (3) visitors maximum per visit. A parent or legal guardian must accompany
all visitors under the age of eighteen (18). Documentation of the relationship will
be required. An original birth certificate, and adoption papers or court custody
papers will be accepted.

Visitation sign-in starts approximately thirty (30) minutes prior to the visit
commencing. Additionally, the visitors must be checked in and seated fifteen (15)
minutes before the scheduled visit commences.

All adult visitors must present a picture ID (valid state driver’s license or state ID -
a passport can be used for out of country visitors) for video visitation. All visitors
must be properly dressed according to the posted dress code. Visitors must conduct
themselves in an orderly manner. Individuals requesting to visit with you that
appear to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will not be permitted
entry.

You will not be permitted to take anything from your housing unit to visitation.
Visitors will control their children or the visit will be terminated.

If a visitor does not show up for three (3) scheduled visits in a thirty (30) day
period of time, they will be restricted from visiting for two weeks.

You and your visitors must follow the instructions of PBSO staff or the visit will
be terminated. Any violation of the rules will result in the termination of your visit
and may result in your visitor being permanently barred from visiting you.

G-7. RECREATION
Recreation will be available daily (weather permitting). See your floor deputy for
scheduled times.

You will immediately return to your housing unit when instructed to do so by a

deputy or other PBSO employee. Any violation of the rules and regulations of the
facility, or behavior which disrupts the duties of staff assigned to recreation, or
other staff members, will result in your recreation period being terminated and
disciplinary actions taken.

During recreation you must not attempt to contact or communicate with persons
outside of your assigned recreation area through shouting, hand signals and/or
obscene gestures. This will be cause for termination of the recreation period and

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possible disciplinary action against you. Inclement weather may restrict whether or
not outside recreation will be offered at the scheduled time.

G-8. TELEPHONES
Telephones are provided in your housing unit for your use. Telephone enrollment
is required to make phone calls. You will be issued a pin # which should be kept
secured. You may transfer funds from your commissary account to your phone
account. Direct calls may be made using the available funds in your phone account.
The phones may be used for collect calls and the recipient of the call will be billed
for each fifteen (15) minute call. Calls to cell phones are not guaranteed. PBSO
and/or its contracted provider will not be responsible for dropped calls. Follow the
directions when dialing to ensure your call is completed. Applicable phone fees
will be charged for each phone call. TDD (Telecommunication Device for the
Deaf) phones are available at each of the detention facilities for use by any inmate
with a hearing impairment. Any abuse of phone privileges will cause the phones to
be removed and/or charges filed against you. Facility commanders will be
responsible for setting the times that telephones will be available for inmate use.
The time schedule should include the opportunity for both day and evening use.

For the purpose of preserving security and orderly management of the

facilities, and to protect the public, inmate telephone calls are subject to
monitoring and recording.

G-9. TELEVISIONS
The television set located in each dayroom is placed there for your education and
entertainment and is a privilege. There will be no tampering with the television or
the cable. Any indication of tampering shall cause the removal of the television
from the housing unit and possible disciplinary charges placed against you. The
deputy assigned to your area will operate remote-control television sets. A majority
vote by the inmates shall determine which channel will be viewed. The volume
level will be maintained at a normal level, so as not to interfere with other inmates,
or the operation of the facility.

During the taking of headcounts, the TV will be turned off to allow the deputy the
opportunity to obtain an accurate count. Any inmates not cooperating during the
taking of headcount will lose their television privileges and will be subject to a
disciplinary hearing.

Television Restrictions: Televisions will be shut off between the hours of 11:00
pm and 6:00 am seven (7) days a week.

G-10. CANTEEN
Canteen items may be purchased on the day scheduled for your housing unit.
Canteen order forms will be available according to the schedule. Forms must be
properly filled out and signed by you. Mark only the quantity and item number of
those products that you want to order. You should always double check your order
form for accuracy prior to submitting. If you fail to complete the order form
properly, your order will be denied. If your total order is more than your account
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balance, the excess items will not be processed for delivery. Your order is limited
to ninety dollars ($90.00) of canteen items and ninety dollars ($90.00) of clothing
items (excluding phone money transfers). Only one canteen order will be processed
per week.

When the canteen representative delivers your order they will verify your
identification and obtain your signature prior to handing you the sealed bag. You
must verify your order in the presence of the canteen representative. Any
complaints for incomplete orders will not be considered after you have walked
away from the canteen representative. The back order of any substitutions will be
returned to you by the end of the week.

G-11. READING LIBRARY

A mobile book cart is available for leisure reading material. The schedule is posted
in your housing unit.

G-12. LAW LIBRARY

PBSO Department of Corrections no longer has a physical access law library.
However, you are able to research case law using the electronic law library.
Inmates remain in their cells and request legal information by use of a legal request
form. Submit the completed legal request form with the legal information that you
want retrieved to the law library. A civilian Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
law library staff person will process the information and forward it back to you.

Each inmate shall be provided reasonable and meaningful access to legal material.
All law library requests are for his/her use only. Law books are also located in all
housing units/control rooms. Any inmate found using the law library to obtain legal
material for anyone other than himself/herself will be disciplined in accordance
with inmate conduct and discipline rules.

G-13. PRE-RELEASE COUNSELING

All inmates, through the PBSO Re-Entry Program shall be able to participate in
release preparation counseling. This program provides information on community
agencies, which may provide guidance and assistance after release. You will be
asked at the time of your release if you are interested in any of the information
available, or you may submit an INMATE REQUEST FORM to the programs
section. This information may include, but is not limited to community agencies,
which provide for: 1) employment, 2) shelter, 3) mental health, 4) drug and
alcohol abuse counseling and 5) transportation.

G-14. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes are offered. Basic reading, writing and math
skills will be taught. These preparatory classes will provide the basic knowledge
for inmates to take the GED test. Upon your passing the GED test, diplomas are
issued. Inmates interested in participating should submit their request to the
programs section. Secondary education classes are offered and are mandatory for
juvenile inmates up to seventeen (17) years old. These classes are a continuation of

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regular school. Inmates receive high school credit for attendance. All participants
in these programs will abide by the instructions of the teacher.

Exceptional Services Program (ESP) is an academic program offered by the Palm

Beach County School District. Eligible individuals are those who have not
graduated from high school, and persons with disabilities under the age of 22 who
have not graduated with a standard diploma or its equivalent, and are detained in a
county detention center. If you are eligible; a staff person from the Palm Beach
County School District will contact you, or if you are interested and you have not
been contacted, submit a request to Inmate Programs for further information.

G-15. CHILD CARE AND PLANNING (FEMALE INMATES ONLY)

When the medical department verifies that you are pregnant, you will be scheduled
for pre-natal care.

It is the policy of the Sheriff's Office that use of restraints on pregnant inmates will
be in accordance with FSS 944.241.

Healthy Beginning Nurses/Healthy Babies Healthy Mothers

The Healthy Beginning Nurses program provides pre and post natal education and
awareness to female inmates who are pregnant. Nurses from the program will
routinely visit inmates who are pregnant to provide the pre and post natal services.

The Healthy Babies Healthy Mothers program works with the Healthy Beginning
Nurses. This program identifies and addresses the social service needs of inmates
who are pregnant (pre and post release) through case management. Social Workers
from the agency provide intensive services for the pregnant inmates. Services are
extended to the pregnant inmates and their families if they have children under the
age of three (3). This program works collaboratively with the Healthy Beginning
Nurses. Inmates will not need to send a request to be a part of this program. The
medical department will notify the facilitators of this program and they will contact
the pregnant inmate.

G-16. WORK PROGRAMS

All able-bodied county sentenced inmates are required to work and may be
assigned to the work program. Job assignment is based upon medical and security
clearance, as well as job availability. The Sheriff’s Office offers alternative custody
programs, house arrest and work release. Placement into these programs is at the
discretion of the Sheriff and the presiding judge. While work release is limited to
sentenced inmates, the “in-house arrest” program is available to both sentenced and
pre-trial detainees. Send your Inmate Request to the Alternative Custody Unit to
determine your eligibility.

G-17. MARRIAGES
Request for marriage must be submitted to the Corrections Chaplain. The marriage
of an inmate, while incarcerated, may be permitted provided there is no cost to the
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, and there is no violation of security and/or
safety of staff or inmates.
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G-18. DEATH OF A FAMILY MEMBER
In the event of a death of a verifiable immediate family member (spouse, child,
mother, father, sister, brother), and you are granted permission by the division
commander to attend the funeral service, certain requirements must be met. You
must be escorted by two (2) deputies to and from the service at a rate of pay
determined by the Sheriff’s Permit Office (you are responsible for this payment).
All funds must be on deposit with the Sheriff’s Office twenty four (24) hours prior
to leaving for the service.

G-19. NEXT OF KIN NOTIFICATION

Serious injury or illness can happen to anyone at any time, whether you are at
home, work, play, or in a detention facility. During the booking process you were
asked three different times to identify a family member, friend or other person you
want us to notify in the event of a serious injury, illness or death. If you want to
change the person you want notified, or if you did not list someone at the time of
booking, send an INMATE REQUEST FORM to the Classification Section.

G-20. INMATE FEES FOR SUBSISTENCE

All inmates, except for federal inmates as stipulated in contract, will be required to
pay a subsistence fee cost, associated with their incarceration (FSS 951.033). A
onetime per incarceration processing fee will be charged to all inmates entering the
Palm Beach County Detention facilities. This charge will assist with the cost of
inmate processing and inmate uniforms, etc. This onetime fee is in addition to any
daily subsistence fee. The processing will be charged when the inmate is booked
into the system. Inmates participating on work release or house arrest will pay a
daily subsistence in accordance with the most recent resolution from the Board of
County Commissioners.

G-21. INMATE MOVEMENT

Inmates must be in a single file line when escorted throughout the facility; for
example, court, recreation, church services, visitation, medical, etc. You may be
required to be in restraints during such movement.

G-22. SELF HELP GROUPS

A variety of programs to assist with personal growth are available to inmates, such
as, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Check the
inmate programs schedule for your facility and if interested, submit an Inmate
Request form to programs. If you need any assistance with the form, ask the deputy
assigned to your housing unit/floor.

G-23. VOTERS PROGRAM

Assistance will be given to any eligible inmate wishing to vote through absentee
ballot or wishing to register to vote. You are eligible to vote or register to vote if
you are: a Florida resident, not adjudicated, mentally incapacitated with respect to
voting, not claiming the right to vote in another county or state, or a convicted
felon without rights restored. You may register to vote at any time. You will need
to submit an Inmate Request to the Inmate Programs Office requesting to register

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to vote. Voting services for inmates will only occur during major elections. You
will be notified as to when and how to submit your request to vote.

G-24. BUS PASS PROGRAM

At the time of release, a one day pass is available to you. This bus pass can be used
to travel within Palm Beach County using the Palm Tran Transit System. In order
to receive your bus pass, you must request it at the time of your release and
complete the necessary form.

G-25. ANGER MANAGEMENT

This is a program where inmates learn how to effectively deal with negative
emotions. It teaches how to re-channel thinking for positive results. This program
will be accessible to county sentenced inmates through the Re-Entry program and
inmates housed in general population who participate in the Life Skills Program.

G-26. SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM

You may receive the following assistance:

 Obtain your Social Security Card

 Get your benefits reinstated
 Help understanding your benefits
 Make changes to your benefits
 Get help with any questions you may have regarding Social Security

This agency participates in the Social Security pre-release programs which will
assist you in determining if you are eligible for Social Security benefits and/or
assisting you with obtaining benefits. To get help with your Social Security needs,
send an Inmate Request to the Programs Office.

G-27. COMMUNITY RE-ENTRY IDENTIFICATION CARDS

To provide inmates who are released from the Palm Beach County’s Sheriff’s
Office Detention Facilities with a form of identification which, might be used in
instances where identification is required. Send an Inmate Request Form to the
Programs Office if you are interested in receiving an identification card.

G-28. CREDIT ON FINES AND COST

Every county sentenced working prisoner shall be entitled to receive, together with
subsistence, a credit at the rate of 30 cents per diem, on account of fines and costs
adjudged against him or her. Upon release, if requested, each entitled inmate shall
be provided with a letter that will serve as notice to the number of days for which
the inmate is to receive the per diem credit. It will be the inmate’s responsibility to
deliver the notice to the clerk of courts to have the credit applied.

H. INMATE CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

H-1. CONDUCT
You are required to obey all rules and regulations of our detention facilities. If you
are found guilty of violating the rules and regulations under the Florida Model Jail
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Standards, you can be subject to disciplinary confinement, loss of gain time, and/or
loss of privileges. Criminal acts within our detention facilities will not be tolerated
and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

H-2. RULES
A. CATEGORY 1 OFFENSES:
1-1 Battery of any staff member
1-2 Sexual battery
1-3 Making threats of sexual assault/battery to another
1-4 Setting a fire or tampering with an electrical outlet,
fixture or fire detection/suppression device
1-5 Rioting or encouraging others to riot
1-6 Escape, attempting or planning escape
1-7 Possession, attempted possession, or introduction of any
explosive, ammunition, or other weapon
1-8 Throwing, tossing or expelling bodily, hazardous or
chemical fluids or material
B. CATERGORY II OFFENSES:
2-1 Battery of any person (other than a staff member)
2-2 Engaging in sexual acts with others
2-3 Fighting
2-4 Extortion, blackmail, protection, demanding or
receiving money or anything of value in return for
protection against others to avoid bodily harm, or under
the threat of informing
2-5 Being in an unauthorized area
2-6 Interfering with the taking of count
2-7 Tampering with or blocking any locking device
2-8 Possession or attempted possession of contraband (Any
item possessed by an inmate or found within the facility
that is illegal by law or not authorized for retention or
receipt by the inmate and not issued through regular
facility channels)
2-9 Conduct which disrupts or interferes with the security or
orderly running of the institution
2-10 Giving or offering any official or staff member a bribe,
or anything of value
2-11 Refusing to obey an order of any staff member
2-12 Indecent exposure, lewd exhibitionism or obscene
conduct
2-13 Destroying, altering, damaging or defacing government
property or the property of another person
2-14 Making or consuming intoxicants, or being intoxicated
2-15 Making sexual proposals
2-16 Wearing a disguise or mask
C. CATERGORY III OFFENSES:

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 3-1 Threatening another with bodily harm or any offense
against his/her person or his/her property
3-2 Refusing to work, encouraging others to refuse to work,
or participating in work stoppage
3-3 Engaging in or encouraging a group demonstration
3-4 Failing to stand count
3-5 Stealing (Theft)
3-6 Insolence toward a staff member
3-7 Lying or providing a false statement to a staff member
3-8 Mutilating, altering, or misuse of issued clothing,
bedding, linen, or mattress
3-9 Misuse of authorized medication
3-10 Failure to identify oneself to any staff member when
requested to do so
3-11 Conduct that is disruptive or interferes with a regularly
authorized program, service, or activity to include, but
not limited to: recreation, visitation, canteen, religious
programs, library, law library, substance abuse
awareness programs, or clinic
3-12 Violation of Alternative Custody program rules and
regulations to include, but not limited to: tampering or
destroying electronic monitoring equipment, failure to
return to a facility or residence, or use of intoxicants
3-13 Counterfeiting, forging, or unauthorized reproduction of
any document, article of identification, money, security
or official paper
3-14 Loaning of property or anything of value for profit or
increased return
3-15 Unexcused absence from work or any assignment
3-16 Failing to perform work as instructed by a staff member
3-17 Tattooing or self-mutilation
3-18 Unauthorized use of mail or telephone
3-19 Giving money or anything of value to, accepting money
or anything of value from, another inmate, a member of
his/her family, or friends
3-20 Smoking where prohibited or possession of smoking
paraphernalia
3-21 Failure to wear wristband (identification band)
3-22 Altering, damaging, or tampering with wristband
(identification band)

D. CATEGORY IV OFFENSES:
4-1 Using abusive or obscene language
4-2 Adulteration of any food or drink
4-3 Gambling, preparing or conducting a gambling pool,
possession of gambling paraphernalia, trading,
bartering, or gambling for food trays

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 4-4 Malingering or feigning an illness
4-5 Participating in an unauthorized meeting or gathering
4-6 Failure to follow safety or sanitation regulations
4-7 Using any equipment or machinery contrary to
instructions or posted safety standards
4-8 Being unsanitary or untidy, failing to keep one’s person
and one’s quarters clean
4-9 Unauthorized contact with the public
4-10 Correspondence or contact with a visitor in violation of
posted regulations
4-11 Use of another inmate’s identification or information for
any reason is prohibited

H-3. DISCIPLINARY REPORTS, HEARINGS, SANCTIONS AND

PROCEDURES
Staff member’s witnessing or having reasonable belief that an inmate has
committed a violation of the rules and regulations shall prepare an Inmate
Disciplinary Report and Incident Report. A separate disciplinary report and
supporting documentation will be provided for each rule infraction.
A. A Criminal Prosecution: Where an inmate allegedly commits an
act covered by criminal law, the supervisor will forward a copy
of all related reports to the Corrections Criminal Investigator.
The Corrections Criminal Investigator shall determine whether or
not the information will be filed with the State Attorney’s office
for prosecution.
B. Investigations:
1. When an alleged rule violation is reported, the shift
supervisor will cause an appropriate investigation to
determine if the circumstances support the charges. The
investigation shall begin within twenty four (24) hours
from when the violation is reported and will be
completed without unreasonable delay, unless there are
exceptional circumstances for delaying the
investigation.

2. An inmate charged with a rule violation shall receive a

written statement of the charges (a copy of the
Disciplinary Report), including a description of the
incident and specific rule violated by the investigating
officer. The inmate is given the statement at the same
time that the disciplinary report is filed with the
disciplinary committee but no less than twenty four (24)
hours prior to the disciplinary hearing. The hearing may
be held within twenty four (24) hours with the inmate’s
written approval. The investigator will record in the
appropriate box of the Disciplinary Report the time,
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 3. At the time the charges are delivered to the inmate, the
investigator will inform the inmate that a hearing will be
held no later than five (5) days (excluding weekends
and holidays) after the incident. The inmate will have no
less than twenty four (24) hours prior to the hearing to
prepare his/her defense, unless the inmate has elected to
waive the twenty four (24) hour requirement. If the
inmate chooses to waive this requirement, the waiver
must be in writing and signed by the inmate. The officer
shall also have the inmate note in the appropriate box of
the Disciplinary Report the time and date of the signing
of the waiver.
4. Upon completion of the investigation, the investigating
officer shall complete the appropriate portion of the
Disciplinary Report and forward the report to the
facility’s Inmate Discipline Coordinator or designee.
C. Disciplinary Hearing, Findings, and Action:
1. An impartial disciplinary committee or hearing review
officer, as determined by the division commander, shall
conduct a hearing for rule violations. Any member of
the disciplinary committee or any person appointed as a
disciplinary committee member shall be disqualified if
he/she has any involvement in the case against the
inmate or investigated the violation.
2. The disciplinary committee’s or hearing officer’s
findings shall enumerate the specific facts derived from
the disciplinary report, investigation, or the witness
statements and what specific evidence was used in the
disciplinary team’s or hearing officer’s conclusion.
3. The disciplinary committee or hearing review officer
may decide to postpone or continue the hearing beyond
the established time constraints for a reasonable period
and for good cause. Reasons for granting a
postponement or continuance may include, but are not
limited to:
a. Preparation of a defense within a reasonable
time frame agreed upon by the committee
b. Illness
c. Unavailability of the inmate
d. Further investigation of factual matter relevant
to the hearing
4. When holding a disciplinary hearing, the hearing
officer, chairperson or a majority of the members shall
have the authority:
a. To require the production of documents or call
witnesses.

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 b. To review the inmate request for assistance, for
witnesses requested by the inmate or for any
evidence which they wish to call or present.
The request for witnesses will be denied if
doing so would create a risk of reprisal,
undermine authority or otherwise present a
threat to the security of the institution. No
witnesses shall be called if it is clear that such
testimony would be irrelevant, immaterial or
repetitive. Notifications shall be made in the
report with reasons for declining to call
requested witnesses or for restricting any
information.
c. To offer a staff member to assist the inmate
during the hearing when the inmate is
apparently illiterate, has a language barrier or
the complexity of the issues makes it unlikely
that the inmate would be able to properly
represent him or herself. The disciplinary
hearing officer or committee will require the
proper decorum throughout the disciplinary
hearing.
5. The inmate charged with a rule violation shall have the
following rights at a disciplinary hearing:
a. An inmate charged with rule violations shall be
present at the hearing unless he/she waives in
writing their right to attend the hearing, refuses
to attend the hearing, or his/her behavior
during the hearing justified removal there
from: the absence of an inmate from a hearing
and the reason therefore shall be documented.
b. To have the opportunity to make a statement
and present documentary evidence at the
hearing.
c. To request witnesses on their behalf, which
may be limited in number by the disciplinary
hearing committee or hearing officer when the
evidence to be presented is unduly cumulative
information. Justification for denying
witnesses will be in writing.
d. The inmate shall receive a copy of the written
decision.
e. The time spent in disciplinary confinement
shall be proportionate to the offense committed
but in no event shall be greater than 30 days
per violation.

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 f. The inmate shall have the right to appeal the
decision of the hearing officer or committee to
the major. The decision of the major is final.
g. All steps in the disciplinary process shall be
maintained as a written record. However, if the
inmate is found not guilty, the disciplinary
report shall be so noted and shall be removed
from the inmate’s file.
h. The decision shall be based solely upon the
evidence presented at the hearing, and shall
contain a statement of the reasons for the
decision and the evidence relied upon.
6. The hearing officer or disciplinary hearing committee
chair shall be responsible for completing the “Hearing”
portion of the Disciplinary Report, including the names
of witnesses called and all restrictions recommended
against the inmate during the hearing as well as the
justification for the restrictions.
7. The majority of the disciplinary hearing committee or
the hearing officer's findings and recommendations shall
meet the following guidelines:
a. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing
officer or committee members, in closed
deliberations, shall determine the validity of
the charges and determine what sanctions
should be imposed upon the inmate if found
guilty. The decision shall be based solely on
information obtained during the hearing
process, including staff reports, the statements
of the inmate charged, and evidence derived
from witnesses and documents.
b. Recommendations for discipline shall not be
arbitrary nor capricious nor in the nature of
retaliation or revenge. Corporal punishment of
any kind is prohibited.
c. The hearing officer or chairperson will
announce the findings and recommended
sanctions to the inmate and record them, along
with the reasons for the decision and evidence
relied upon, in the “hearing” portion of the
Disciplinary Report.
d. If the inmate is found guilty, the hearing officer
or chairperson will advise the inmate of their
right to appeal.
8. The hearing officer or disciplinary committee shall
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 a. Dismiss the charge. If the charge is dismissed,
the disciplinary report shall not be posted or
placed in the inmate file. The dismissal of a
disciplinary report may occur due to procedural
errors, technical errors, or duplication of
charges. A dismissal is without prejudice and
may be rewritten and reprocessed under the
same time constraints as new charges.
b. Not guilty. If the inmate is found not guilty,
the disciplinary report shall not be posted or
placed in the inmate file. The inmate shall be
found not guilty when the facts do not support
the charge.
c. A written statement that shows what evidence
the hearing officer/committee relied on for a
guilty finding.
9. Any disciplinary action (except loss of gain time) being
imposed with any other disciplinary action should be
clearly stated in the disciplinary report as to the
concurrent or consecutive requirements. If the
disciplinary team or hearing officer does not specifically
state concurrent or consecutive requirements, the
disciplinary action shall be considered consecutive.
Loss of gain time shall not be concurrent with any other
loss of gain time and shall be cumulative.
10. If the inmate is found guilty, the disciplinary committee
or hearing officer shall impose any one or a
combination of the following actions:
a. Restriction from and/or alternative access to,
recreation, visiting, religious services, non-
attorney related telephones privileges, and/or
law library for a period not to exceed sixty (60)
days. These sanctions may be imposed only
when there is substantial reason to do so, or
when the violation occurred during that
particular activity.
b. Suspend any other privileges for a period of
time not to exceed:
1) 30 days for a Category I Offense
2) 20 days for a Category II Offense
3) 10 days for a Category III Offense
4) 5 days for a Category IV Offense
c. Confiscate property (related to the offense)
d. Determine the disposition of contraband items.
e. Require inmates to pay for damaged,
destroyed, or misappropriated property or
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 1) If two or more inmates are each found
to be responsible for the loss or
destruction of an item, they each shall
be liable for the full amount.
However, the total amount collected
shall not exceed the amount of the
loss.
2) Payment for damaged, destroyed, or
misappropriated property shall be at
the replacement value and inmate or
staff labor costs shall not be included.
However, outside labor costs may be
charged when the damage is the result
of a deliberate destructive act. In such
cases, documentation shall be placed
in the inmate’s file detailing the cost
involved. The total invoice cost shall
be provided to the inmate and copies
attached to the disciplinary report.
3) If an inmate does not have sufficient
funds to cover the repair or
replacement costs, a notation shall be
made on the inmate’s bank account
for possible future payment. Should
the inmate ever receive money during
the current commitment or during
service of continuing consecutive
commitments, the Sheriff’s Office
will be paid prior to issuing funds to
the inmate.
4) Costs for medical services resulting
from injury may not be imposed.
f. Recommend loss of accrued gain time up to the
maximum penalty:
1) 15 days for Category I Offense
2) 10 days for a Category II Offense
3) 5 days for a Category III Offense
4) 1 day for a Category IV Offense
5) Generally, "exceptional industry gain
time” will be forfeited unless “good
conduct gain time” is specified. A
specific number of days
recommended for forfeiture shall be
indicated. Whenever loss of gain time
is recommended, a determination
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 accrued sufficient gain time in order
for the forfeiture to be processed.
6) For each sustained charge of escape or
attempted escape, mutinous conduct,
or other category #1 offense, all the
commutation which shall have
accrued in favor of a county prisoner
up to that day shall be forfeited,
except that in case of escape if the
prisoner voluntarily returns without
expense to the state or county then
such forfeiture may be set aside if in
judgment the prisoner's subsequent
conduct entitles him or her thereto.
7) All or any part of the gain time earned
by a county prisoner and any extra
gain time allowed him or her, if any,
shall be subject to forfeiture for
violation of any law of the state or any
rule or regulation of the institution.
g. Removal from or reassignment of work duties
(coordinated with Classification.)
h. Housing reassignment (coordinated with
Classification)
i. Remove inmates on supervised community
release (House Arrest, Work Release) from the
program and assign them to a designated
facility (coordinated with Alternative Custody
and Classification.)
j. Place the inmate in disciplinary confinement.
1) This period of time may not exceed
the maximum penalty for the violation
as listed below.
a) 30 days for a Category I
Offense
b) 20 days for a Category II
Offense
c) 10 days for a Category III
Offense
2) Disciplinary confinement should be
utilized only as a last resort. The time
spent by an inmate in disciplinary
confinement shall be proportionate to
the offense committed.
3) For the purpose of disciplinary
confinement sanctions, a day is a
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 beginning at the time the inmate is
placed in disciplinary confinement.
4) The maximum confinement sanction
for rule violations is no more than
sixty (60) days for all violations
arising out of one incident.
Continuous disciplinary confinement
for more than thirty (30) days requires
the review and approval of the
division commander or designee.
5) Inmates placed into disciplinary
confinement have been found guilty
of rule violations that directly impact
the safety and security of a facility.
Sanctions of any Disciplinary
Confinement time include the loss of
newspaper, canteen (except for
necessary hygiene items), library
services (reading books are provided
in the segregation unit), and personal
phone calls. Recreation and visitation
can be restricted if the inmate poses a
substantial threat to staff or committed
a violation in relation to recreation or
visitation. Telephone privileges
consist only of calls related
specifically to accessing the judicial
process and family emergencies, as
determined by the division
commander or Chaplain.
11. The following are prohibited sanctions and may not be
imposed as discipline:
a. Any form of dietary or nutritional restriction,
or use of food or meals as punishment.
b. Any form of corporal or unusual punishment.
c. Any form of discipline imposed by another
inmate.
d. Deprivation of clothing, bedding, or necessary
personal hygiene items. (This does not apply to
those inmates who destroy such items or use
them to harm themselves or others. In such
cases the division commander or designee will
be notified and the decision to deprive the
items will be reviewed at intervals not to
exceed 24 hours).
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 f. Any form of interference with daily functions
of living or hygienic needs, such as sleeping or
use of toilet facilities.
12. If an inmate has been placed in administrative
confinement pending a disciplinary hearing and the
committee subsequently recommends a term of
disciplinary confinement, the disciplinary committee
shall consider the time served in administrative
confinement in determining the total number of days of
recommended disciplinary confinement.
13. Inmates held in disciplinary confinement for more than
60 days are allowed access to, but not limited to:
Educational services, Commissary services, Library
services, Social services, Counseling services, Religious
services, Telephone privileges and Recreational
programs.
D. Division Commander’s Review: The division commander or
designee shall review the report of the disciplinary hearing for
the purpose of:
1. Ensuring the hearing officer or disciplinary hearing
committee, as well as the hearing itself, conforms to
policies and procedures.
2. Agreement or reduction of the disciplinary sanctions, if
any. The division Commander, or designee, may not
increase the sanctions recommended by the committee.
E. Written Notification: The Inmate Discipline Coordinator or
designee shall provide the inmate with a completed copy of the
Disciplinary Report.
F. Hearing Record: The Disciplinary Report, Disciplinary Hearing,
and supporting documents are a record of the disciplinary
process. A copy of this record shall be kept in the inmate’s
classification file only if found guilty. This record shall be
retained for at least five (5) years.
G. Appeals: All decisions of the hearing officer or disciplinary
hearing committee may be appealed by the inmate to the major
or designee. Guidelines for appeals are as follows:
1. Appeals must be made within five (5) days, excluding
weekends and holidays, from the date of the division
commander’s approval or modification of the sanctions.
The inmate submitting an Inmate Grievance form will
make the appeal.
2. The major or designee shall consider the appeal’s merits
based on the following criteria:
a. Was there substantial evidence to support the
charge(s)?
b. Was there compliance with these policies and
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 c. Were the sanctions imposed proportionate to
the offense committed?
3. The major or designee shall either affirm or reverse the
decision and respond to the inmate in writing within
five (5) days (excluding weekends and holidays) of the
Inmate Grievance (appeal) being received by the
Grievance Coordinator and recorded.
4. The major or designee’s decision is final.

I. SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS

I-1. SEXUAL ASSAULT

Under the 2003 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the Palm Beach County
Sheriff’s Office Department of Corrections is committed to emphasizing a zero
tolerance of the sexual abuse/harassment of inmates, either by staff or other
prisoners. All reports of sexual abuse/harassment are investigated promptly and
offenders will be prosecuted. The commander of Standards and Staff Development
is designated as the PREA Coordinator.

Sexual abuse is a nonconsensual coerced act implied by threat or violence. It is

contact between the mouth and the penis, vulva, or anus; penetration of the anal or
genital opening of another person, however slight, by a hand, finger, or object, or
other instrument. It is also intentional touching, either directly or through clothing,
of the genitals, anus, groin, inner thigh, or buttocks of another person, excluding
incidental to a physical altercation. This does not include a bona fide act for
medical purposes.

Sexual assault/harassment affects everyone, either directly or through the

experiences of those we care about. It is not only a women’s issue, as it can affect
persons of any gender, age, race ethnic group, socioeconomic status, sexual
orientation, or disability.

PBSO will use information you gave at the time of your booking to assist us in
assigning safe housing. Our goal is to keep separate those inmates at risk of being
sexually victimized from those who are high risk for being sexually abusive.
Placement and programming assignments for each gay, lesbian, bi-sexual,
transgender, intersex or gender non-conforming (GLBTIG) inmate will be
considered on a case by case basis. All GLBTIG inmates’ own views with respect
to his or her own safety shall be given serious consideration.

I-2. SEXUAL ASSAULT AVOIDANCE

The only way a sexual assault can be prevented is when a potential rapist chooses
NOT to rape. However, you may avoid an attack by keeping the following
guidelines in mind:

 Be aware of situations that make you feel uncomfortable. Trust your

instincts. If it feels wrong, LEAVE.

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  Don’t let your manners get in the way of keeping yourself safe. Don’t be
afraid to say “NO” or “STOP IT NOW”.
 Walk and stand with confidence. Many aggressors choose victims who
look like they won’t fight back or are emotionally weak.
 Avoid talking about sex, and casual nudity. These things may be
considered a come-on, or make another inmate believe that you have an
interest in a sexual relationship.
 Do not accept commissary items or other gifts from other inmates. Placing
yourself in debt to another inmate can lead to the expectation of repaying
the debt with sexual favors.
 Avoid secluded areas. Position yourself in plain view of staff members. If
you are being pressured for sex, report it to any staff member
immediately.

I-3. WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE SEXUALLY ASSAULTED

 Get to a safe place. IMMEDIATELY REPORT THE ATTACK TO ANY
STAFF MEMBER.
 The agency prohibits disciplinary action for a report of sexual abuse made
in good faith based upon a reasonable belief that the alleged conduct
occurred, even if an investigation does not establish evidence sufficient to
substantiate the allegation.
 The longer you wait to report the attack the more difficult it is to obtain
the evidence necessary for a criminal and/or administrative investigation.
 You may have serious injuries that you are not aware of, and any sexual
contact can expose you to sexually transmitted diseases. You will receive
prompt medical attention.
 Do not eat, drink, change clothes, wash, bathe, shower, rinse your mouth,
brush your teeth, urinate, or defecate until examined by a forensic
specialist. Any of these may destroy important evidence.
 If you are a victim or witnessed an attack, but you yourself are unwilling
to report it to a staff member you may give the information to:
1. A Clergyman
2. Your attorney or public defender
3. Any medical or mental health staff
Or you may submit:
1. An inmate request slip or written correspondence
2. A grievance
You may also call the 24 hour Rape Crisis Hotline at no charge on the
inmate phone system by first selecting the correct language, then pressing
the ‘collect’ prompt, and last by dialing 7777, which will directly connect
to them.
 You will receive a forensic exam and be assigned a victim rights
counselor.
 You will receive follow-up medical and mental health care while in
custody. You may also request to see a mental health provider at any time
you feel necessary.
 There is no fee associated with care provided for this alleged assault.
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 I-4. FACTS FOR THE INMATE THAT SEXUALLY ASSAULTS OTHER
INMATES

 You will be criminally charged under Florida Law. You will be issued a
disciplinary report. If found guilty, sanctions will be harsh.
 Your supervision level will be reviewed and likely increased, which could
mean a transfer to a higher security level or unit with significantly less
freedom of movement and limited privileges.
 Your facility history and housing adjustments will remain on record and
will influence any future housing assignments at a PBSO facility.
 If you have family, how will this affect them and/or how will it affect
their ability to visit you?

I-5. IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE CONTROLLING YOUR ACTIONS

 Seek help from mental health staff.

 Consider participating in programs designed to control anger or reduce
stress.

I-6. TO REDUCE IMMEDIATE FEELING OR ANGER OR AGGRESSION

 Seek help from the Mental Health or Religious Staff.

 Try talking to or writing a friend.
 Meditate or do breathing exercises to relax.
 Work on a hobby, or engage in some type of exercise.

I-7. DID YOU KNOW

 Rape and sexual assault happens to females and males of all ages, from
infancy to the senior years.
 98% of males who have raped boys reported they are heterosexual. Most
males who assault men or women are married or report having girlfriends.
 Sexual assault has nothing to do with the victim’s present or future sexual
orientation. Victims may be either heterosexual or homosexual.
 A survivor is not at fault for the rape, even if she/he was in a secluded
area, or had previous consensual sex with the attacker.
 The fact a male victim of sexual assault ejaculated or became sexually
aroused does not mean they were not raped or that they gave consent.
These are normal, involuntary physiological reactions.
 It is common for survivors of sexual assault to have feelings of
embarrassment, anger, guilt, panic, depression and fear even several
months or years after the attack. Other common reactions include loss of
appetite, nausea or stomachaches, headaches, loss of memory and/or
trouble concentrating and changes in sleep patterns.

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J. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

J-1. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT (LEP) POLICY

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Department of Corrections (PBSO DOC)
provides limited English proficient (LEP) inmates (including detainees) and
members of the public (including LEP parents of minors being held by the DOC)
with meaningful access to important information, rights, and services. LEP persons
are individuals who do not speak English as their primary language and have a
limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English. LEP inmates will be
able to both participate effectively and also receive effective communication in
their language in important services, programs, and proceedings; notices of rights
and responsibilities; disciplinary actions and proceedings; medical and mental
health requests and services; religious, disability, and other accommodations, and
the inmate request system. The DOC does not retaliate against any inmate or
member of the public for requesting language assistance, and encourages and trains
staff to ensure that they are communicating effectively with LEP persons.

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