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...(A) As used in this rule, "nonmandatory prison term" or "non-mandatory non-life felony indefinite prison term" means any prison term that is not identified as a mandatory prison term in the sentencing court's sentence. (B) For each offender upon whom the sentencing court has imposed a risk reduction sentence under section 2929.143 of the Revised Code, the department shall, during the inmate's adm...

...(A) As used in this rule, "nonmandatory prison term" or "non-mandatory non-life felony indefinite prison term" means any prison term that is not identified as a mandatory prison term in the sentencing court's sentence. (B) For each offender upon whom the sentencing court has imposed a risk reduction sentence under section 2929.143 of the Revised Code, the department is to, during the inmate's adm...

...(A) This rule applies to the discretion granted to the director, under section 2967.271 of the Revised Code, to recommend that a sentencing court reduce the minimum prison term of an incarcerated adult serving a non-life felony indefinite prison term. (B) As used in this rule: (1) "Recommended reduction" means the recommendation from the director to the sentencing court that the sentencing ...

...(A) In order to approximate the type of work atmosphere and conditions in private industry, inmates assigned to work programs operated by Ohio penal industries, (hereinafter "OPI"), shall receive compensation as described in this rule rather than the monthly rate established in rule 5120-3-08 of the Administrative Code. OPI is designed to encourage the inmate to develop positive work habits and accept responsibilit...

...(A) In order to approximate the type of work atmosphere and conditions in private industry, inmates assigned to work programs operated by Ohio penal industries, (hereinafter "OPI"), will receive compensation as described in this rule rather than the monthly rate established in rule 5120-3-08 of the Administrative Code. OPI is designed to encourage the inmate to develop positive work habits and ac...

...(A) Appointing authorities within the department of rehabilitation and correction shall have authority to appoint, select, promote, transfer, reinstate, reduce, discipline and remove employees of the department pursuant to section 5120.01 of the Revised Code, and in accordance with this rule. The appointing authorities within the department of rehabilitation and correction shall be as follows: (1) The director. The ...

...(A) As the legal custodians of a large number of potentially dangerous inmates, prison officials and employees are confronted with situations in which it may be necessary to use force to control inmates or respond to resistance. This rule identifies the circumstances when force may be used lawfully. (B) As used in this rule and rules 5120-9-02 and 5120-9-03 of the Administrative Code: (1) "Force...

...(A) Following any reported use of force, the shift supervisor shall ensure that the following reports have been completed: (1) Each staff member who used force or who witnessed any part of the use of force shall complete an incident report which accurately and completely describes what he or she observed, what led up to the incident and what was done to resolve the matter, and what force was ...

...(A) Discrimination with regards to supervision and administrative actions against any inmate or group of inmates, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or national origin, by any staff member, or by any group or individual representing the department is strictly prohibited. Any substantiated acts of discrimination on the part of staff shall be addressed through the employe...

...(A) Discrimination with regards to supervision and administrative actions against any inmate or group of inmates, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or national origin, by any staff member, or by any group or individual representing the department is strictly prohibited. Any substantiated acts of discrimination on the part of staff will be addressed ...

...(A) Immobilizing security restraints may be used for the safety of persons and the security and good order of the institution. Immobilizing security restraints shall never be used as punishment. The use of immobilizing security restraints shall be governed by this rule and rule 5120-9-01 of the Administrative Code. The requirements of this policy shall not govern nor have application in mental health housing or in an...

...(A) Immobilizing security restraints may be used for the safety of persons and the security and good order of the institution. Immobilizing security restraints shall never be used as punishment. The use of immobilizing security restraints shall be governed by this rule and rule 5120-9-01 of the Administrative Code, except. the requirements of this policy will not govern nor have application in men...

...(A) The disciplinary violations defined by this rule shall address acts that constitute an immediate and direct threat to the security or orderly operation of the institution, or to the safety of its staff, visitors and inmates, (including the inmate who has violated the rule,) as well as other violations of institutional or departmental rules and regulations. (B) Dispositions for rule violations are defined in rule...

...(A) The disciplinary violations defined by this rule shall address acts that constitute an immediate and direct threat to the security or orderly operation of the institution, or to the safety of its staff, visitors and inmates, (including the inmate who has violated the rule,) as well as other violations of institutional or departmental rules and regulations. (B) Dispositions for rule violations...

...(A) Scope: This rule governs the procedures for the issuance of a conduct report and procedures to be employed by the hearing officer for determining violations of the inmate rules of conduct, as described in rule 5120-9-06 of the Administrative Code, referring conduct reports to the rules infraction board (RIB) and the documentation of actions. Nothing in this rule shall preclude department staff...

...(A) Scope: This rule governs the procedures for the issuance of a conduct report and procedures to be employed by the hearing officer for determining violations of the inmate rules of conduct, as described in rule 5120-9-06 of the Administrative Code, referring conduct reports to the rules infraction board (RIB) and the documentation of actions. Nothing in this rule precludes department staff from...

...(A) Scope: This rule governs the procedures employed before the rules infraction board for determining violations of the inmate rules of conduct, as described in rule 5120-9-06 of the Administrative Code, appealing those determinations, and the documenting of those actions. Nothing in this rule shall preclude department staff from referring such inmate conduct to law enforcement for prosecution as...

...(A) Scope: This rule governs the procedures employed before the rules infraction board for determining violations of the inmate rules of conduct, as described in rule 5120-9-06 of the Administrative Code, appealing those determinations, and the documenting of those actions. Nothing in this rule precludes department staff from referring such inmate conduct to law enforcement for prosecution as a cr...

...(A) An inmate may be placed in and/or transferred to a limited privilege housing assignment: (1) When needed to facilitate an investigation for the issuance of a conduct report, other administrative action or criminal prosecution. (2) Pending a hearing before the RIB; (3) Pending transfer to another institution; (4) When the inmate has been found guilty through the processes set forth in rule 5120-9-07 or 5120-9-...

...(A) As used in this rule and rules 5120-9-08 and 5120-9-11 of the Administrative Code: "Restrictive housing" means a housing placement that requires an inmate to be confined to a cell at least twenty-two hours per day. (B) An inmate may be placed in and/or transferred to a restrictive housing assignment: (1) When needed to facilitate an investigation prior to the issuance of a conduct report, o...

...(A) Subject to the time frames set forth in this rule, an inmate may be placed in a limited privilege housing assignment or a restrictive housing assignment to facilitate an investigation for the issuance of a conduct report, other administrative action or criminal prosecution. (B) Placements shall not be in a restrictive housing assignment unless the inmate poses a threat or danger to himsel...

...(A) Mail in the form of first class letters or electronic mail addressed to an inmate shall not be withheld except as provided in this rule. There shall be no limitation on the number of first class letters that an inmate may receive nor the number of persons with whom an inmate may correspond. (B) Inspection of incoming mail: (1) All mail, including electronic mail, other than legal mail, s...

...(A) As used in this rule:, (1) "Printed materials" means any publication, document or record including, but not limited to, the following: Newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, books, photographs, and drawings. Printed materials may be new or used. (a) For purposes of this rule, the term "printed materials" does not include either personal letters; or (b) Advertising mail as described in paragraph (J) ...

...(A) As used in this rule: (1) "Mental illness" means a substantial disorder of thought, mood, perception, orientation, or memory that grossly impairs judgment, behavior, capacity to recognize reality, or ability to meet the ordinary demands of life. (2) "Mentally ill person subject to hospitalization" means a mentally ill person to whom any of the following applies because of the person's me...

...(A) The department of rehabilitation and correction shall respond to an inmate escape in a manner which maximizes the safety of the general public while engaging in actions designed to apprehend the escapee(s). (B) Each institution shall establish a specific prevention, escape and apprehension action plan which includes institution specific instructions for preventing an escape, and in the event of an escape: report...