Standard 9.20

Chapter 9. Jail / Detention Facilities

Standard statement

The agency shall have a written directive that requires that detainee

Each bullet must stand alone when establishing compliance, with proofs identified for every lettered requirement.

1. a.“receiving screening" information be obtained and recorded when
2. b.detainees are admitted to the holding area and before transfer to
3. c.another facility. Receiving screening must include an inquiry into:
4. d.current health of the detainee;
5. e.medications taken by detainee;
6. f.behavior, including state of consciousness and mental status; and
7. g.body deformities, trauma markings, bruises, lesions, jaundice, ease of movement, etc.