RANDOLPH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Section 18 - Disciplinary Authority and Lockdown Procedures

18.1 - Disciplinary Authority and Lockdown Procedures

Detainees may be disciplined only for violations of rules listed in the detainee handbook or for violations of applicable law.

A correctional officer may initiate an automatic 24-hour lockdown for any Level I violation (first offense).

A mandatory maximum of 72 hours lockdown may be imposed for any Level II or Level III violation. Any lockdown exceeding 72 hours must be approved by a Lieutenant or higher authority.

If a detainee violates local, state, or federal law, the facility may also pursue criminal charges in addition to administrative discipline.

18.2 – Levels of Rule Violations

There are three classifications of violations: Level I, Level II, and Level III.

a. Level I Violations (Minor Violations)

Level I violations interfere with the orderly operation of the facility but do not pose an immediate threat to the safety or security of detainees, staff, or visitors. Level I violations carry a maximum of a 24 hour lockdown. 

Level I violations include:

100 - Failure to stand for head count;
 

101 - Failure to comply with personal hygiene policies;
 

102 - Failure to maintain living quarters in accordance with Section 2 and Section 5;
 

103 - Failure to follow posted rules regarding visiting, telephone, and mail;
 

104 - Horseplay;
 

105 - Possession of unauthorized food;
 

106 - Excessive noise;
 

107 - Violation of posted rules for a specific area;

108 - Taking unauthorized items to recreation, visitation, programs, or court;
 

109 - Standing on banisters or railings;
 

110 - Covering air vents or hanging items on or from walls, fixtures, ceilings, bars, windows, or vents;
 

111 - Refusing or failing to attend work or scheduled activities;
 

112 - Improper use of intercom system;
 

113 - Improper use of kiosk/detainee inquiry system;
 

114 - Improper use of video visitation system;
 

115 - Misuse or abuse of detainee phone system;

116 - Failure To Properly Wear Jumpsuit/Uniform
 

117 - For trustee status detainees: violation of assigned rules not otherwise classified as Level I, II, or III;

b. Level II Violations (Major Violations)

Level II violations include repeated minor violations and actions that may seriously threaten the security, safety, or order of the facility. Level II violations carry a maximum of a 20 days on lockdown. 

Level II violations include:

200 - Attempting or assisting another in committing an offense (treated as the offense itself);
 

201 - Fighting;
 

202 - Throwing objects or materials at a person;
 

203 - Lying in a disciplinary proceeding or formal grievance;
 

204 - Lying to a staff member;

205 - Refusing a direct order;
 

206 - Theft;
 

207 - Damaging government property (including light fixtures or covers);

208 - Gambling;
 

209 - Possession of alcohol or controlled substances;
 

210 - Possession of unauthorized drugs;
 

211 - Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
 

212 - Making intoxicants;
 

213 - Possession of contraband;

214 - Tampering with locks, alarms, or security devices;
 

215 - Obscene or abusive language or gestures (Sexual Harassment);

216 - Bribery or attempted bribery;
 

217 - Possession of drug paraphernalia;
 

218 - Possession of tobacco (Does apply to agency approved E-Cigarettes);
 

219 - Improper retention of medication;
 

220 - Possession of stolen property;
 

221 - Interference with staff duties;
 

222 - Possession of money;
 

223 - Abuse by words or gestures;
 

224 - Unauthorized transfer of property between detainees;
 

225 - Simple assault;
 

226 - Unauthorized group activity;
 

227 - Threatening any person;
 

228 - Failure to follow movement rules (Section 27);
 

229 - Unauthorized communication (inside or outside the facility);
 

230 - Disrupting or abusing programs, services, or visitation;
 

231 - Placing foreign objects in toilets or sinks / blocking plumbing;
 

232 - Attempting to flood any area;
 

233 - Defacing, altering, or misusing facility property;
 

234 - Jumping or hanging from banisters, railings, stairways, or fixtures;
 

235 - Interfering with lockdown or counts;
 

236 - Possession of tattooing equipment;
 

237 - Tattooing;
 

238 - Tampering with or altering electronic cigarettes;
 

239 - Two or more Level I violations from separate incidents within six months with formal reports;

c. Level III Violations (Serious Violations / Criminal Conduct);

Level III violations include acts that immediately threaten the safety, security, or order of the facility, and may constitute criminal offenses. Level III violations carry a maximum of a 45 days on lockdown. 

Level III violations include:

300 - Attempting or assisting any Level III offense (treated as the offense itself);
 

301 - Homicide;
 

302 - Assault, assault with a weapon, or possession of a weapon;
 

303 - Hostage taking;
 

304 - Escape;
 

305 - Inciting A Riot or Rioting;
 

306 - Arson;
 

307 - Sexual contact or sexual assault;

308 - Extortion

309 - Forgery
 

310 - Conduct not specifically listed but constituting a felony or misdemeanor under local, state, or federal law;
 

311 - Two or more Level II violations from separate incidents within six months with formal reports;