RANDOLPH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Section 2 - Personal Hygiene & Facility Conduct

2.1 – Hygiene Supplies
 

Hygiene supplies meeting minimum standards for personal cleanliness will be issued at intake. Indigent detainees will receive additional hygiene items as necessary. Non-indigent detainees are responsible for purchasing additional hygiene supplies through the commissary. (Revised Pending Approval – Cheaney Recommended)

2.2 – Facial Hair
 

Facial hair is permitted provided it does not interfere with facility operations or create a health or safety concern. Facial hair must comply with the following standards:

• Shall not exceed ½ inch in length

• Must be clean, neat, odor-free, and free of vermin

Failure to maintain these standards may result in the detainee being required to shave.

2.3 – Haircuts
 

Detainees requesting haircuts will receive a standard haircut only; no styling or edging is permitted. Hair must be maintained in a clean, neat, odor-free, and vermin-free condition. Failure to comply may result in a mandatory haircut for hygiene purposes.

2.4 – Bathing
 

Detainees are required to bathe a minimum of three (3) times per week to maintain proper hygiene and prevent body odor. Refusal to bathe may result in a supervised or forced bath and may lead to disciplinary action. Proper clothing must be worn when traveling to and from the shower area.

2.5 – Cell Inspections
 

Random cell inspections will be conducted between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Cells must be maintained in a clean and orderly condition at all times.

• Clothing and linens must be stored in designated property bins, on hooks, or neatly folded under mattresses

• Mattresses must remain on assigned bunks

(Revised Pending Approval – Cheaney Recommended)

2.6 – Tobacco
 

The use or possession of tobacco or smokeless tobacco products are strictly prohibited within the Randolph County Detention Facility. The e-cigarette is approved within the female and female dormintories only. E-Cigarettes are not allowed in HOLDING or MEDICAL.

2.7 – Facility Property
 

Facility-issued property shall be used only for its intended purpose. Blankets may be used outside of cells for personal covering under the following conditions:

• The blanket must be removed when approaching or addressing staff

• Blankets shall not be placed over the head

(Revised Pending Approval – Cheaney Recommended)

2.8 – Obstruction and Noise
 

Detainees shall not block doors, stairways, hallways, or windows. Striking or pounding on bars, doors, walls, or windows is prohibited except in the case of a legitimate emergency.

2.9 – Dayroom Rules
 

Dayroom hours are from 5:30 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., unless otherwise modified by staff.

• Detainees shall not enter another detainee’s cell without staff permission

• Cell doors must remain closed during dayroom hours unless restricted by staff or due to an emergency

(Revised Pending Approval – Cheaney Recommended)

2.10 – Shakedowns
 

Shakedowns are conducted to detect and control contraband and may occur at any time. Searches may include housing areas, personal property, and detainees. There is no expectation of privacy within the facility. Detainee presence is not required during searches.

2.11 – Food
 

Food items are not permitted in cells except for commissary items or when authorized by medical staff or the Chief Jail Administrator.

2.12 – Trash
 

Trash shall not be placed on the floor or flushed in toilets. All waste must be disposed of in designated trash containers. Trash containers are not permitted inside cells.

2.13 – Wall Articles

No items shall be affixed to or placed on facility walls without prior written approval from the Chief Jail Administrator.

2.14 – Intercom / Call Buttons
 

Intercoms and call buttons are designated for emergency use only. Routine questions or requests must be directed to on-duty staff.

• Misuse constitutes a Level II offense

• If misuse cannot be attributed to a specific detainee, disciplinary action may be applied to the entire housing unit

• Horseplay is strictly prohibited

2.15 – Kiosks
 

Kiosks are provided for detainee communication and services, including inquiries, medical requests, grievances, legal research, and commissary orders.

• Use is limited to the assigned detainee ID and PIN

• Unauthorized use, including accessing another detainee’s account or engaging in horseplay, is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action