BOP Program Statement 5335.02 § 15

In summary, this program statement requires a minimum amount of out-of-cell time be offered

weekly as follows:

■ Six hours facilitated by Recreation weekly

■ Two hours for PTUs and four hours for PTPs facilitated by Psychology Services weekly

■ Three hours facilitated by Chaplaincy Services weekly

■ Three hours facilitated by Education weekly

■ Socialization will be offered depending on recommendation from the Secure Treatment

Team

■ Time for hygiene such as removing for showers three times a week, if applicable, and

haircuts offered monthly

■ Time for appointments in Health Services (medical and psychiatric)

Any inmate housed in an SMHU will be offered a minimum of 15 hours out of their cell per

week.

16. DISCIPLINARY HEARING OFFICER (DHO) RESPONSIBILITIES TO INMATES

IN SECURE MENTAL HEALTH UNITS

a. Processing Incident Reports. Inmate discipline will be handled in accordance with the

Program Statements Inmate Discipline Program, Forensic & Other Mental Health

Evaluations and Treatment and Care of Inmates With Mental Illness.

b. Sanctions. After receiving the Mental Health Evaluation to determine the inmate’s

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responsibility and competence for the disciplinary hearing, the DHO will review and consider the

recommendations from the psychologist when imposing sanctions.