When individuals
are arrested, they are transported to the Nolan County
Jail/Detention facility where each arrestee is searched
to ensure that no contraband is brought into the facility.
Each arrestee is then examined for injuries and/or any
medical conditions that need immediate treatment. A second
medical examination is conducted later in the booking
process to ensure all conditions that an arrestee may
have are properly noted and that the facility is capable
of meeting the arrestee's medical needs. Arrestee's who
do not require immediate medical treatment remain in the
facility while the booking process is started.
During the booking process, each arrestee is photographed
and personal information acquired is entered into a records
management system along with charges. Fingerprints
are then acquired using an electronic (inkless) AFIS finger
and palm print system to establish identity.
Some arrestee's may be eligible for release on their own
recognizance after booking. Intoxicated individuals will
be held for a mandatory period of 6 hours or more to ensure
they are sober enough to be safely released. Most arrestee's
are eligible for bail, and will be given the opportunity
to make phone calls to arrange bail through friends, family,
or bail agents. A list of bail agents is available in
the facility booking area.
When it is determined that an arrestee will not be released
on their own recognizance or make bail, prior to classification
an inventory of their property is conducted as part of
this process and personal items not allowed in the housing
units (jail) are placed in a secure locker for safekeeping.
U.S. currency at the time of booking is deposited into
an inmate account under the arrestee's name.
Though booking officers on duty are dedicated to ensuring
the prompt processing and release of eligible arrestees,
the time requirement to complete this process may be affected
by the volume of arrestees being processed simultaneously,
computer error, and or the availability of information
from state (TCIC) and national (NCIC) databases.
Uncooperative arrestees will be processed as soon as the
booking officer is able to do so.
Classification
The classification process begins during booking and
continues until processed into the detention facility.
Inmates are classified into one of three categories,
Minimum, Medium and Maximum. The placement of inmates
into these categories depends on a number of objective
risk factors that are considered when determining the
custody level of each inmate. The purpose of Classification
is to house inmates of similar classification together
in order to minimize the risk of conflict and allow
housing inmates in units that are best suited to the
determined level of risk.
Although the classification system is regarded as very
reliable, situations may occur justifying an override
of an inmate's custody level. The facility administrator
has the authority to move or place an inmate where appropriate
in order to preserve order, protect other individuals
or property from harm. Inmates who have a concern about
their classification are welcome to submit an Inmate
Request and have their concern addressed. After the
initial classification process, Inmates are reclassified
every 30 days to determine if their level has changed.
Thereafter, there are several events that may result
in the reclassification of an inmate. The addition of
new charges, reduction of charges, sentencing, and serious
disciplinary actions are all events that might trigger
reclassification.
Each inmate is issued a basic facility rules and procedures
handbook that explains the rules and information which
provide guidelines for inmate behavior, as well as informing
them about visiting, mail, contraband, security violations,
inmate grooming, telephone calls and religious programs.
While in custody, inmates may be interviewed by various
professional staff members. Interviews are sometimes
conducted, depending on need, by law enforcement, psychiatrists,
drug and alcohol treatment specialists, chaplains, educators
and medical staff, who together help to determine the
services and programming appropriate for each inmate.
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