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Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 38 – Inmate Advisory Committees

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53120.13 Suspension

  • The Warden may suspend the membership of any individual IACInstitution Advisory Counsel member or the activities of the IACInstitution Advisory Counsel when there is reason to believe the individual’s actions or those of the IACInstitution Advisory Counsel presents a threat to institutional security, the safety of persons, or is counterproductive to the best interests and welfare of the general inmate population.

  • When suspension of IACInstitution Advisory Counsel activities is contemplated, the Warden shall immediately notify the office of the Director of the reason for such contemplated action.

  • A written report shall follow if the IACInstitution Advisory Counsel is suspended.

  • The Warden shall also notify the general inmate population of the action and the reason for it.

  • At the discretion of the Director or upon request by the Warden, the Director may assign departmental staff to investigate the matter and report their findings to the Director and to the Warden concerned.

  • Every effort will be made to reactivate an inmate IACInstitution Advisory Counsel in the shortest time possible, commensurate with institution security and safety.