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Intake - -In county detention facilities, admission to the facility is known as -Reception - -In state facilities, admission to the institution is known as -During intake, the inmate's identity ... is verified using various forms of identification, including the following: - -driver's license, military ID, or any other type of valid photo ID, fingerprinting (CO5-1.1.1) -Arrest papers - -the paperwork generated by the arresting officer that allows for the inmate to be arrested and taken to a county detention facility for admission. These papers may consist of arrest affidavits, warrants, and other court orders. (CO5-1.1.2) -Common features of arrest papers include the following: - -personal identifying information about the inmate (name, aliases, date of birth, sex, race, current address, phone number, Social Security number, height, weight, driver's license state and number, and place of birth), date and time of arrest, place of arrest, agency-generated case number, charges, including the statute number(s) and the number of charges, name of arresting officer and arresting agency, probable cause affidavit, copies of warrants or court orders, victim contact notification, if required by Ch. 960, F.S., copies of issued citations for traffic offenses (CO5-1.1.3) -Commitment papers - -documents or orders generated by the court that confine an inmate to a correctional facility after he or she is found guilty of a crime. (CO5-1.1.4) -Common features of commitment papers include the following: - -judgment and sentence pages (signed by the judge), court paperwork with sentencing information and any court recommendation, current criminal history printout from FCIC/NCIC, synopsis of inmate's behavior and adjustment to a correctional setting from the sending agency noting disciplinary issues and housing assignment while in jail, medical transfer summary from sending facility (CO5-1.1.5) -NTA—notice to appear. - -This summons or writ may have been issued in lieu of a physical arrest requiring a person to appear in court. -ROR--release on recognizance, sometimes called a signature bond - -is the pretrial release of an arrested person who promises in writing to appear for trial at a later date. No monetary bond is required prior to release. -EOS—end (or expiration) of sentence. - -This date is determined by the court upon sentencing and can be reduced due to gain time. -DOB—date of birth - -as it appears on the inmate's identification. -Either "subject" or "arrestee" - -to identify the individual, instead of inmate. -commitment papers are signed by - -the sentencing judge (CO5-1.1.7) -During intake, the inmate will be given the documents he or she is permitted to keep while in custody, including the following: - -court documents, legal paperwork pertaining to the inmate's case, copies of arrest papers, copies of property receipts, inmate handbook for the facility in which he or she is incarcerated, copy of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (CO5-1.1.9) -Inmate evaluation and facility assignment will be based on such factors as - -the nature and severity of the offense, characteristics of the sentence, criminal history, age, and health status. (CO5-1.1.10) -At county facilities strip searches are to be conducted only in accordance with - -§901.211, F.S -In state facilities strip searches may be conducted on - -inmates entering or exiting the facility and may be conducted at any time to discourage the introduction and movement of contraband. (CO5-1.2.1) -inmate's name should match - -credit cards, bank cards, driver's license, and ID cards(CO5-1.2.2, CO5-1.2.3) -If the inmate refuses to sign the property inventory form, note the refusal; - -a second officer will verify the inventory and sign the form. (CO5-1.2.7, CO5-1.2.8) -Once an inmate's personal property has been inventoried and documented, - -deliver it to a designated property room according to agency policies and procedures (CO5-1.2.9). -The property officer is accountable for - -storing all property, ensuring the property room is secured at all times, inventorying property, and documenting the delivery or release of all property. (CO5-1.2.10) -Are issued to inmates upon entry into a facility - -Hygiene items such as bath soap, toothpaste, a toothbrush, shampoo, comb and toilet paper (CO5-1.2.11). -The items being issued must be checked for - -contraband before being provided to the inmate (CO5-1.2.12). -To stop inmate attempts to use other inmate's identification to try to obtain additional hygiene items: - -check the inmate's ID card, armband identification, or wristband identification to confirm that the photo matches the inmate being issued hygiene items. (CO5-1.2.14) -Fingerprints are taken upon intake or reception for the purpose of - -obtaining, verifying, and documenting both the identity and the past criminal history of the inmate (CO5-1.3.1). -There are two methods of fingerprinting. - -Electronic fingerprint system using the Biometric Identification Solution (BIS) (formerly known as Automated Fingerprint Identification System or AFIS). However, some facilities may still use inked fingerprints (CO5-1.3.3). -fingerprint card holder - -usually a metal clip that secures the card in place while fingerprints are taken -fingerprint cards - -preprinted white cardstock that features a boxed grid for rolled prints as well as space at the bottom for simultaneous or plain prints. There is a separate card for printing the edge of the hand ("writer's palm") and to allow for fingerprinting both palms (upper and lower). -fingerprint ink - -special black fingerprint ink is usually packaged in tubes, although there are also inked pads available commercially -printer's roller - -round rubber tube with a handle used to spread fingerprint ink on the inking plate -inking plate - -usually a piece of clear plastic or metal on which ink is rolled to a thin film before transferring to the fingers -fingerprint table - -may be stationary or portable and is usually at the height of an average person's elbows -The officer will record personal information about the inmate, on the card, that could include - -name, race, sex, birth date, Social Security number, criminal charges, and the case number (CO5-1.3.6). -the inmate and officer taking the fingerprints are required to sign the fingerprint card in the spaces provided: - -the inmate signs on the front; the officer will print and sign his or her name on the back. (CO5-1.3.7) -The primary function of the FCIC is to - -provide access to criminal histories of individuals arrested in Florida, including wanted persons (Florida warrants only), probation information, and offenders of special concern. -The primary function of the NCIC is - -to provide access to the criminal history of all subjects arrested in the United States and its territories including wanted persons' information (warrants nationwide). -certification - -all persons, officers or civilians using FCIC/NCIC must be certified. Unless certified, an individual cannot use or even access the FCIC/NCIC computer. -restriction - -information obtained from FCIC/NCIC is for criminal justice purposes only and should not be used for personal reasons. Individuals cannot use the system to check on family, friends, or coworkers. -confidentiality - -information obtained from FCIC/NCIC is confidential and is for criminal justice purposes only. Someone outside the agency may receive certain background information through a paid public records request, although they are not entitled to everything that appears on an FCIC/NCIC printout -Classification is defined as - -a management tool used by facilities to assign custody grades or security risk levels to inmates (CO5-1.4.1). -Criteria for establishing custody grade or security risk levels during classification may include - -current charges, criminal history, age, sex, current and past behavior (discipline), medical and psychological needs, and degree of crime and length of sentence (CO5-1.4.2.) -Minimum, medium and maximum are - -county custody, or security risk levels as determined by facility policy or procedure. (CO5-1.4.3) -Minimum security level is for inmates - -considered low risk: those who have adjusted well to being incarcerated, have a minimal criminal history with no violent charges [Show More]

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