Regulation .08 Standards—Hearings.
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The managing official of a correctional facility is responsible for the following:
A.
A written policy and procedure governing a formal disciplinary hearing by an impartial individual or committee of individuals not directly involved in the incident, which include provisions for:
(1)
Inmate receipt of a written description of the incident and a specification of the rule violation or violations within 96 hours of the alleged infraction;
(2)
Inmate appearance at the disciplinary hearing:
(a)
Within 9 days, excluding holidays and weekends, of the alleged infraction; and
(b)
Not less than 24 hours after notification of charges, unless waived by the inmate;
(3)
The inmate to be given an opportunity to request and question witnesses, to have staff representatives, to make statements on the inmate's behalf, and to present documentary evidence;
(4)
A record of hearing decisions and rationale;
(5)
Review by the managing official or designee of hearing decisions adverse to the inmate;
(6)
An appeal process; and
(7)
A report of all hearing decisions to the managing official or designee; and
B.
A written policy and procedure ensuring that individuals having direct contact with inmates are informed of the facility rules and regulations and disciplinary procedures.