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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
ADMISSION AND ORIENTATION ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Alaska Department of Corrections Mission and Vision Statements ........................................................................................... 4
Institution ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Admission ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Orientation .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Identification Card ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Grievance Boxes .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Individual Determination Restrictions (IDR) ............................................................................................................................. 6
Indigent Prisoner ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Classifying Rule Infractions: .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Prohibited Conduct for Prisoner (22 AAC 05.400) ................................................................................................................. 7
Disciplinary Hearings ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Penalties for Infractions ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Suspended Penalties ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Disciplinary Appeals Process.................................................................................................................................................. 11
Restoration of Forfeited Good Time ....................................................................................................................................... 11
INSTITUTIONAL LIVING ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Prisoner's Responsibilities……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...8
Prisoner's Conduct……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....9
Disruptive Prisoner Groups..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Personal Hygiene/Appearance............................................................................................................................................... 13
Staphylococcus (Staph) ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) ............................................................................................................. 14
Prevention of Staph Infections……………………………………………………………………………………….……………….10
Basic Cleanliness Standards………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10
Cell and Module Inspections .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Formal Inspections……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11
Informal Inspections………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...….11
Non-complaince with Basic Cleanliness Standards………………………………………………………………………………..11
General Rules for Cells ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11
Day room Areas .................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Food Storage and Meal Service ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Offender Trust Account ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Loans ................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Photocopying ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
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Movement .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
SEARCHES............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Prisoner Searches ................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Facility Searches .................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Cell and Common Area Searches ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Constructive Possession ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Searches of Religious Objects .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Drug Screening ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
SAFETY, SECURITY RULES AND PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................. 23
Lockdown ............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Prisoner Counts .................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Emergency Procedures ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Segregation Prisoners…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………16
Security Devices ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
PRISONER PERSONAL PROPERTY/SPECIAL COMMISSARY/SCCC STORE ....................................................................... 25
Prisoner Incentive Program (PIP) ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Indigent Supplies .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Special Commissary and Approved Vendors ......................................................................................................................... 25
Allowable Property Limits (see Attachment D……………………………………………………………………………………….17
Books, Magazines, Newspapers ............................................................................................................................................ 26
SCCC Store ........................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Photographs ......................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Clothing, Shoes and Linen .................................................................................................................................................... 28
Consumable Items ................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Electronics ............................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Segregation Prisoner Property ............................................................................................................................................... 30
Abandoned, Excess, or Contraband Property ........................................................................................................................ 30
PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, PRIVILEGES and ACTIVITIES ...................................................................................................... 32
Notice of Right Not To Participate In Programs ..................................................................................................................... 32
Prisoner Program Responsibilities ......................................................................................................................................... 32
Mental Health Treatment Module ........................................................................................................................................... 33
RSAT and Mult-Faith Modules .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Program Notice Bulletin Board ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….22
General Library ..................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Recreation ............................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Prisoner Clubs ...................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous Group ............................................................................................................. 35
Religious Activities ................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Native Sweat Lodge and Drumming ...................................................................................................................................... 36
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Hobby Craft .......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Education ............................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Prisoner Employment ............................................................................................................................................................ 38
HEALTH CARE SERVICES ...................................................................................................................................................... 39
Prisoner Medical Rights ........................................................................................................................................................ 39
Medical Care……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………26
Dental Care .......................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Eye Care ............................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Medical Costs………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27
Mental Health Services .......................................................................................................................................................... 41
Prisoner Rape Elimination Act (PREA) ................................................................................................................................. 42
Avoiding Sexual Assault …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....28
Victim of Sexual Assault ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………28
PRISONER COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................................................ 44
Mail ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Prohibited Mail ...................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Written Communication with Staff .......................................................................................................................................... 46
Telephone……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….31
Visiting Information ............................................................................................................................................................... 48
SCCC Visiting Rules ............................................................................................................................................................. 50
Visitor Questions and SCCC Contact Information .................................................................................................................. 52
General Population Visiting Hours ......................................................................................................................................... 53
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 53
Law Library ........................................................................................................................................................................... 53
The Effects of a Felony Conviction on a Prisoner’s Civil Rights, AS 33.30.241 .................................................................... 53
List and Definitions of Felonies involving Moral Turpitude ...................................................................................................... 53
Absentee Voting ................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Sentence Computation .......................................................................................................................................................... 55
Classification Procedures ...................................................................................................................................................... 55
Classification Appeals ........................................................................................................................................................... 56
Grievance Procedures ........................................................................................................................................................... 56
Grievance Appeals ................................................................................................................................................................ 57
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INTRODUCTION
This handbook is a reference guide to general information and a standard for acceptable behavior at Spring Creek Correctional
Center (SCCC). All prisoners are expected to read and adhere to the regulations, institutional rules, procedures, and schedules
detailed in this handbook as well as any posted facility rules. It is the prisoner’s responsibility to be aware of Alaska DOC and
SCCC rules that are not stated in this handbook.
When rules are changed notice will be given of the change(s), and the most current rule will become effective, regardless of
what information is in this handbook. Prisoners will be notified of these changes by Memorandum form which will be posted on
the housing unit’s bulletin boards and the legal law libraries.
Nothing in this handbook will be construed to prevent this facility from responding accordingly to those occasional instances
where substantial threats to the security of individuals or this facility exist.
ADMISSION AND ORIENTATION
Alaska Department of Corrections Mission and Vision Statements
The Alaska Department of Corrections provides secure confinement, reformative programs, and a process of supervised
community reintegration to enhance the safety of our communities.
We are trained professionals committed to a safe, open and respectful organization. We are dedicated to public safety and will
always respect the rights and dignity of victims of crime. Offenders in our charge will be treated in a safe and humane manner,
and will be expected to enhance their ability to reform every day.
Institution
Spring Creek Correctional Center (SCCC) is designated as a Level III, Maximum Security Institution. The institution has a
capacity of over 500 male inmates and employs more than 200 staff. While much of Spring Creek’s inmate population serve
long term sentences, the institution also houses prisoners serving sentences from three to ten years. Rehabilitative programs
include ABE/GED, parenting, cognitive skills, anger management, substance abuse, and prerelease programs. Spring Creek is
also the AK Department of Corrections’ largest provider of mental health services.
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In compliance with Alaska Statutes AS 18.35.300 and AS 18.35.330 this facility is designated as a tobacco free institution this
will include the use of all types of tobacco including chewing tobacco.
Spring Creek Correctional Center is divided into four major areas; three housing units and the Administration Program Services
(APS) Building. House One is the orientation module, and segregation modules. House Two has the Programs Modules.
House Three has General Population Prisoners and Segregation Units.
The APS building contains the Barber Shop, Chapel, Education Department, Facility Maintenance Shop, Job Services,
Gym/Recreation areas, Prisoner Hobby Craft Shop, Library, Law Library, Main Kitchen, Main Laundry, Medical Department,
Property Department, Visiting Room, SCCC Co-op store and the Institution’s Administrative Offices.
Admission
All prisoners upon admission at Spring Creek Correctional Center will have their files reviewed for housing placement, be strip
searched, medically evaluated (if you have a chronic or serious illness, such as a heart condition or epilepsy, etcetera, tell the
nurse immediately), complete a urine analysis test, and be photographed.
Prisoners designated to live in General Population will be issued a SCCC General Population Prisoner Handbook for which they
will sign for using the Prisoner Handbook Receipt. Prisoners designated for Segregation will be issued and sign for a SCCC
Segregated Prisoner Handbook when they arrive at their assigned cell. All property that is worn or carried into the facility will be
seized upon entry. A Prisoner Release of Liability form (811.05E) will be completed and forwarded to the Property Officer, prior
to disbursal of property to the prisoner. Prisoners will be issued a prisoner identification card, state clothing, bedding, and if
necessary a sack lunch.
Orientation
Upon transfer into Spring Creek Correctional Center or upon release from segregation all prisoners required to attend the first
available Orientation Briefing. Orientation briefings are normally held twice a month in one of the APS classroom. The briefings
are conducted by the Probation staff and Programming staff. The Orientation Briefing is beneficial in understanding the rules
and programs available while at Spring Creek Correctional Center. Some of the subjects covered during the orientation are
available programming, rules of the institution, prerelease planning, and the Prisoner Rape Elimination Act (PREA)(see section
PREA) Your orientation briefing would be a good time to ask any questions you have about the facility. This Handbook will
provide answer to most of your questions if you take the time to read it.
Identification Card
Prisoner identification cards are the property of this facility. Prisoners must have their prisoner identification card on their person
whenever they are out of their housing unit. A facility staff may require a prisoner to present their card at any time. A prisoner
who loses or destroys his prisoner identification card is required to pay a $5.00 replacement fee. Prisoners need their prisoner
identification card to get medications, commissary items, and SCCC co-op store items. A prisoner identification card is also
required to enter the Kitchen, Maintenance, Laundry, and Hobby Craft, Law Library, and Visiting areas.
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If a prisoner drastically changes his appearance, e.g., changing hair length or color, shaving, or growing a beard or mustache,
the individual will be re-photographed for purposes of identification.
Grievance Boxes
There are blue metal Grievance boxes located in the sally-port of each housing unit and the APS Gym. Any form that must be
date stamped, such as grievances, classification appeals, disciplinary appeals, or grievance appeals, will be placed into these
boxes. These boxes are checked everyday and all forms are stamped with the date the forms were picked up. Because these
boxes are checked everyday, weekends and state holidays count as well for prisoner grievances and all appeals.
Individual Determination Restrictions (IDR)
A prisoner who has been determined to be an escape, smuggling or security risk can have their participation in specific rights,
privileges, or opportunities revoked. This action is called an Individualized Determination Restriction or IDR. For a prisoner to
have Individual Determination Restriction(s) (IDRs) placed on them the Assistant Superintendent shall make written findings of
fact showing that the prisoner is an escape, smuggling, or security risk and, therefore, not entitled to the activity restricted. This
is done with an Individual Determination Restriction form (SCCC 804.01C). This form will specify each restriction and the basis
for it. A prisoner will receive a copy of the form as soon as practical.
The Superintendent or designee shall review) every thirty (30) days. When a prisoner has and Individual Determination
Restriction lifted (IDR) removed he will be notified in writing on an Individual Determination Restriction Removal form (SCCC
804.01D).
As these Individual Determination Restrictions (IDRs) are an administrative action to maintain facility security they are not
connected to any Disciplinary Board findings. If a prisoner feels that the Individual Determination Restrictions (IDR) is not
justifiable he can request to have it lifted by the Assistant Superintendent. If the Assistant Superintendent denies the request it
can be appealed through the grievance process by following procedures set out in Policy and Procedure 808.03 Prisoner
Grievances.
Indigent Prisoner
An indigent prisoner has less than $20.00 presently available in his account and has had no more than $50.00 in his account
during the preceding thirty (30) days. A prisoner with more than $50.00 in his account during the preceding thirty (30) days
will still be considered indigent if no more than $50.00 remained after mandatory deductions (restitution, fines, child support
enforcement orders, violent crime compensation payments, or civil judgment(s) or deductions made for educational materials or
courses, counseling, or health care.
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DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES
Classifying Rule Infractions:
The Department classifies rule infractions as major, high-moderate, low-moderate, or minor infractions (22 AAC 05.400(a)).
The Department considers a prisoner to have committed the infraction if the prisoner plans or attempts to commit, or aides and
encourages another prisoner to plan or attempt to commit an infraction listed below (22 AAC 05.400(f)).
Prohibited Conduct for Prisoner (22 AAC 05.400)
B – Major Rule Infractions, 22 AAC 05.400(b):
1. homicide;
2. assault upon a staff member or visitor;
3. escape or evasion from custody;
4. setting a fire;
5. rioting;
6. assault by a prisoner upon another prisoner under circumstances that create a substantial risk of serious physical injury;
7. threatening or intimidating a witness in an official proceeding;
8. possession, use, or introduction of weapons or escape implements;
9. stealing, destroying, altering, or damaging government property, or the property of another, which results in damages of
$1,000.00 or more; and,
10. commission of a class A or unclassified felony offense.
C – High-Moderate Rule Infractions, 22 AAC O5.400 (c)
1. fighting (i.e., mutual combat) with a person;
2. extortion, blackmail, or protection, such as the demanding or receiving of favors or anything of value in return for
protection against bodily harm, property loss, or under threat of informing;
3. engaging in sexual acts with others, or making sexual proposals or threats;
4. wearing a disguise or mask;
5. stealing, destroying, altering, or damaging government property, or the property of another, which results in damages of
$100 or more, but less then $1,000;
6. tampering with or blocking a locking or security device;
7. possession, use, or introduction of contraband, except that described in (b) 8 of this section, which directly threatens
the security of the facility, such as excess money or unauthorized drugs;
8. intentional misuse of prescribed medication, such as hoarding medication or taking another person’s medication;
9. adulteration of food or drink;
10. participation in an organized work stoppage;
11. possession of staff clothing or unauthorized civilian clothing;
12. counterfeiting, forging, or unauthorized reproduction of a document, article of identification, money, security, or official
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paper, or the possession or use of such a document, which presents a threat to the security of the facility;
13. giving or offering an official or staff member a bribe;
14. threats to another of immediate bodily harm;
15. engaging in a group or individual demonstration or activity that involves throwing of objects, loud yelling, loud verbal
confrontation, or pushing, shoving, or other physical contact that disrupts or interferes with the orderly administration of
the facility;
16. refusing to provide a urine specimen when requested by a staff member;
17. spitting, or throwing urine or fecal matter, on or at a staff member;
18. intentionally providing a false statement
(A) before a classification or disciplinary commit or a hearing officer in a disciplinary matter; or
(B) to an investigator in a grievance, classification, or disciplinary matter;
19. refusing to obey a direct order of a staff member;
20. misuse of the telephone, such as making intimidating, obscene, harassing or threatening phone calls;
21. encouraging others to engage in a food strike;
22. refusal or failure to participate in a court-ordered treatment program, unless the conviction is being appealed and refusal
is based upon advice of counsel;
23. intentionally interfering with a prisoner count; and
24. commission of a class C or B felony offense.
D – Low-Moderate Infractions, 22 AAC 05.400(d):
1. indecent exposure;
2. stealing, destroying, altering, or damaging government property, or the property of another, which results in damages of
$50 or more, but less then $100;
3. unauthorized use of the mail or telephone;
4. lying or providing a false statement to a staff member under circumstances other than those described in section C (18)
of this section;
5. giving or loaning property or anything of value for profit or favors if it threatens the security or orderly administration of
the facility;
6. threats to another of future bodily harm;
7. possession of anything not authorized for retention or receipt by the prisoner, and not issued through regular facility
channels;
8. malingering or feigning an illness, injury, or suicide attempt;
9. missing a prisoner count, unexcused absence or tardiness from work or an assignment, failing to perform work as
instructed by a staff member, or refusing to perform a work assignment for alleged medical reasons without being
excused by medical staff;
10. failure to abide by posted sanitation rules or failing to keep one’s person and quarters in accordance with posted rules;
11. being in an unauthorized area;
12. using equipment or machinery contrary to instructions or posted safety standards, or use of equipment or machinery
which is not specifically authorized;
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13. using abusive or obscene language or gesture that is likely to provoke a fight or that clearly disrupts or interferes with
the security or orderly administration of the facility;
14. tattooing or self-mutilation, other than attempts at suicide;
15. unauthorized communication or contact with the public or visitors;
16. giving to or exchanging anything of value with or accepting anything of value from any other person without the prior
approval of the Superintendent, if it threatens the security or orderly administration of the facility;
17. threatening damage to or theft of another’s personal property;
18. kicking, shouting, or banging, or engaging in any other persistent nuisance noise or activity;
19. willful failure or refusal to keep a medical or health care appointment scheduled with the prisoner’s knowledge and
consent; and,
20. commission of a misdemeanor offense.
E – Minor Infractions, 22 AAC 05.400(e):
1. gambling or possession of unauthorized gambling paraphernalia;
2. possessing of unauthorized prisoner clothing;
3. failure to follow posted safety rules, except as described in (d) (12) of this section;
4. stealing, destroying, altering, or damaging government property, or the property of another, which results in damages of
less than $50; and
5. failure to follow a written rule of the facility, of which the prisoner has been provided notice and which has been
approved by the regional director.
Disciplinary Hearings
General Population prisoner’s disciplinary hearings will be held in the Disciplinary Sergeant’s Office in House 2 or where
designated. Any prisoner who has been scheduled for a disciplinary hearing will be notified of the date in writing. Prisoners will
not be called over if they don’t show up at the scheduled time for their hearing. The disciplinary hearing will proceed without
them and a “not guilty” plea will be entered into the record on their behalf.
Prisoners should consult Policy and Procedure 809.04 Disciplinary Committee Hearing Officer and Basic Operation if he has any
questions about phases of a disciplinary hearing.
Penalties for Infractions
When a prisoner is found guilty of a disciplinary infraction only a disciplinary committee/hearing officer may impose sanctions.
The committee/hearing officer will impose at least one, and may impose all of the following penalties on a prisoner found
violating any of the rules in sections (b), (c), (d) or (e) above. If the prisoner is found guilty of committing more than one
infraction arising out of a single transaction or occurrence, the disciplinary committee/hearing officer will impose penalties that
run concurrently unless it finds that separate and distinct correctional interests exist that clearly justify consecutive penalties.
1. Reprimand; 22 AAC 05.470 (a) (1)
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2. Suspended Activities: Suspension of participation in activities described in, and except as limited in section (3.) below
for a period of up to 20 days for a minor infraction, up to 40 days for a low-moderate infraction, up to 60 days for a
high-moderate infraction, and up to 90 days for a major infraction; 22 AAC 05.470(a) (2).
3. Confinement: Confinement in punitive segregation, confinement to quarters, or weekend or holiday lock-ups for up to
20 days for a low-moderate infraction, 40 days for a high-moderate infraction, 60 days for a major moderate
infraction;
4. Suspension While in Punitive Segregation: Participation in the following activities is automatically suspended during
the period the prisoner is placed in punitive segregation and may otherwise be suspended for the periods described
above, except that participation in the activities described in sections (1)-(4) below for a prisoner who is otherwise
entitled and not in punitive segregation may be suspended for no more than 15 days unless the infraction is directly
related to the particular activity:
1. participation in education programs or group religious services;
2. contact visiting;
3. secure visitation other than with immediate family members (i.e., spouse, parents, children, or siblings);
4. telephone calls except to an attorney or the office of the ombudsman; A.S. 33.30.231(a)
5. use of any electronic device or game unless approved for purposes of appeal;
6. recreation, except for one hour of exercise per day;
7. reading material, except for religious or legal matter, or approved educational materials if the prisoner is enrolled in
a course;
8. eating in a community dining area; and,
9. use of the commissary. 22 AAC 05.470(b).
5. Restitution: Restitution for the amount of property damage or theft, the cost of medical care and related costs for
injuries, or for costs incurred from a missed scheduled health care appointment due to a prisoner's willful failure or
refusal to keep the appointment.
1. The prisoner is entitled to some documentation or explanation regarding how the amount of restitution has been
determined.
2. The Facility may put a hold on an prisoner’s work compensation payments, withdraw money from a prisoner’s
account, or require a prisoner to work without pay. 22 AAC 05.470(a) (4).
3. If the prisoner owes restitution at the time of release, the Facility will deduct the remainder of the money owed
from the amount due the prisoner or from the prisoner’s Account. If the restitution is still not paid off, the Facility
will keep the hold on the system and reinstate it if the prisoner is incarcerated again.
6. Forfeiture of Statutory Good Time: Forfeiture of up to 90 days statutory good time for a low-moderate infraction, up to
180 days statutory good time for a high-moderate infraction, and up to 365 days statutory good time for a major
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infraction. See Policy and Procedure 809.07, Restoration of Statutory Good Time; and 22 AAC 05.470(a) (5).
7. Forfeiture of Contraband Money: Possession of money is contraband and must be forfeited. The institution shall deposit
the money into the General Fund. See A.S. 33.30.261.
Suspended Penalties
The Committee/Hearing Officer may suspend the penalties it imposes above, except for the forfeiture of contraband money, for
up to one year, contingent on the prisoner complying with reasonable conditions that the Committee/Hearing Officer places on
the prisoner. If the prisoner violates any of the conditions during the suspension period, the committee/hearing officer may
impose the suspended penalties after a hearing. At the hearing, the disciplinary committee/hearing officer shall:
1. determine whether the prisoner violated the condition of suspension during the suspension period;
2. give the prisoner written notice of the committee/officer’s findings and decision; and
3. impose any portion of the suspended penalty as deemed appropriate.
The committee/hearing officer may address new infractions at the hearing and impose the suspended penalty as part of the
dispositive phase of the hearing. If the prisoner appeals the committee’s/hearing officer’s findings under these procedures, the
institution shall stay the prisoner’s penalty until the departmental appeal process is completed.
Disciplinary Appeals Process
At the conclusion of a disciplinary hearing the Disciplinary Hearing Officer will give the prisoner a Summary Finding of
Disciplinary Committee/Hearing Officer form 809.04B that contains the Disciplinary Committee/Hearing Officer’s findings and
the imposed sanctions.
The prisoner will indicate his intention to appeal or not appeal. The prisoner will be sent Appeal of Disciplinary Action form
809.06A, which he will sign for. The prisoner has three working days from receiving the form to complete his appeal statement.
All initial Appeal of Disciplinary Action forms will be reviewed by the Superintendent. The Superintendent has ten (10) working
days to return an answer to the prisoner’s appeal.
A prisoner convicted of a Major infraction can appeal the Superintendent’s decision to the Director of Institutions. Once the
DOC appeal process has been exhausted a prisoner has thirty (30) days to submit an appeal to the Alaska Superior Court.
For more details, review Policy and Procedure 809.06 Disciplinary Appeals.
Restoration of Forfeited Good Time
Up to 100 percent of forfeited good time may be restored, at the discretion of the Department, upon determination that a
prisoner has met a minimum period of clear conduct since the most recent disciplinary infraction, and other factors specified in
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Policy 809.07 Restoration of Forfeited Good Time. Clear conduct is defined as a period of time without a violation of a
disciplinary rule, excluding minor infractions (E level infractions) for which guilt was established through the disciplinary process.
An prisoner is presumed to be eligible for restoration of forfeited good time under the schedule set forth below, unless the
Superintendent or Chief Classification Officer (in cases involving prisoners incarcerated outside Alaska) determines that
restoration would be inappropriate.
If the most recent infraction is a low-moderate (D level infraction), the prisoner is presumed eligible for restoration of 50 percent
of the previously forfeited good time after a 90-day period of clear conduct, and 100 percent of the previously forfeited good
time after l80-days of clear conduct.
If the most recent infraction is a high-moderate (C level infraction), the prisoner is presumed eligible for restoration of 50
percent of the previously forfeited good time after a 180-day period of clear conduct, and 100 percent of the previously forfeited
good time after a 360-day period of clear conduct.
If the most recent infraction is a major (B level infraction), the prisoner is presumed eligible for restoration of 50 percent of the
previously forfeited good time after a one-year period of clear conduct, and 100 percent of the previously forfeited good time
after a two-year period of clear conduct.
A prisoner may get an Application for Restoration of Forfeited Statutory Goodtime form 809.07A from their Probation Officer.
Once completed the application must be placed into one of the blue metal Grievance boxes in the Housing Units or APS Gym.
The Superintendent will review the application and the prisoner’s file and indicate the decision concerning the restoration,
amount, and timing of any restoration on the application form, setting forth the specific reasons supporting the decision.
Any decision to deny immediate restoration of the entire amount of good time will be forwarded to the Director of Institutions for
review. The Director's decision is final and cannot be appealed. Upon final decision the prisoner will receive a copy of the
form.
INSTITUTIONAL LIVING
Prisoner’s Responsibilities
SCCC prisoners have the responsibility to
be familiar with and abide by the Department of Corrections and SCCC rules and procedures. Any need for clarification
should be directed to their module officers;
address all staff and volunteers in a respectable manner, i.e., Mr. /Ms. or Officer (Last Name) or by his/her title. The
calling of a staff or volunteer member by their first name or nickname is not permitted;
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comply with “orders” and “directions of staff. It is not necessary for staff to say, “This is a direct order” for orders and
directions of staff to be considered a direct order;
maintain their person, living and work areas in a clean, healthful and safe condition;
instruct individuals and organizations that regularly visit, telephone or correspond with the prisoner to the rules of the
institution;
and request assistance from the institutional authorities if they are being personally or physically abused by either
prisoner s or staff;
Prisoner’s Conduct
Prisoners housed at Spring Creek Correctional Center are entitled to be treated respectfully, impartially, and fairly by all
personnel and volunteers. The prisoners have the responsibility to recognize and respect the rights of others by maintaining a
civil and respectful attitude toward other prisoners, staff, volunteers and visitors.
Prisoners are not allowed to engage in scuffling, horseplay, or similar activities. Disciplinary action and/or being placed in
segregation can result.
Prisoners may be given a three (3) hour lock-down by security staff as a cooling off period for inappropriate behavior. This
three (3) hour period must be reviewed and approved by a House Sergeant or Shift Supervisor in the House Sergeant’s
absence. This cooling off period is not a disciplinary action.
All prisoners are responsible for ensuring that they are in authorized areas. Prisoners are not permitted access to unassigned
areas, to include other modules or stepping across the red lines outlined on the floor, except when prior authorization by a staff
member has been granted. Violation of this rule can result in disciplinary action and/or being placed in segregation.
Disruptive Prisoner Groups
A validation process will be initiated if any prisoner is identified as an associate or member of a security threat group or gang.
Once validated, a prisoner’s activities will be closely monitored. Should his actions be perceived as posing an immediate and
substantial threat to the security of the institution, he will be administratively segregated and it will be recommended the
prisoner’s matrix score be reviewed for consideration of a custody increase.
Personal Hygiene/Appearance
A prisoner must maintain appropriate personal cleanliness and grooming consistent with SCCC 806.02 Prisoner Hygiene,
Grooming and Sanitation. Prisoners are given the opportunity to groom and dress as they wish as long as their appearance
does not conflict with the institution’s requirements for safety, security, identification, and hygiene.
Prisoners must have clean and properly groomed hair. There is a barbershop available for use in the APS gym. Times of
operation are posted on the door.
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Laundry rooms are located in all modules. Prisoners will use personal laundry soap unless they meet the indigent criteria listed
on page 23. State laundry soap will be provided when prisoner orders indigent supplies. Prisoners will not use other types of
soap in the washing machines. This is causes damage to the washing machines.
All clothing will be clean, appropriately fitting, and in good repair. Clothing will be worn in the manner for which they are
designed. Prisoners will not wear clothing in anyway that would be a threat to the security of the institution, to include signaling
Security Threat Group activity (flagging). Pants will not be worn below the waist level. Shoes will be worn in the manner for
which they are designed, i.e. laced up if they are to be laced, etc. State issued clothing with holes or excessive wear or
missing buttons will be turned in for a one for one replacement during property line.
When prisoners are out of their cells, pants or shorts (not underwear or a towel) and shirts will be worn. When prisoners are
out of the modules they will wear at least one piece of state yellow clothing, either a yellow state top or pants. Prisoners are
allowed to wear sweatpants, shorts or sweatshirts underneath their yellow state tops and pants. Prisoners working in the kitchen
will wear white smocks and state yellow pants. Prisoners working in maintenance will be issued state blue jeans, but are
required to wear yellow state tops. Special work clothing issued to prisoners because of their job will be worn at that duty
assignment only i.e. kitchen workers may not engage in recreation in work whites. Prisoners will return all state issued work
clothing when not employed at that job.
Prisoners participating in the sweat lodge may wear shorts and no shirt while participating, but as soon as the activity is
completed prisoners will wear appropriate clothing.
Prisoners whose grooming and personal hygiene endangers their health or the health of others will be referred to medical and
can be placed on Individual Determination Restriction (IDR). See Individual Determination Restriction for more details.
For further information consult Standard Operating Procedures 806.02 Prisoner Hygiene and Sanitation.
Staphylococcus (Staph)
Staphylococcus, often referred to as "staph", is a common type of bacteria that is found on the skin and nose of healthy
persons. Most Staph infections are skin infections that may appear as pustules or boils which often are red, swollen, painful, or
have pus or other drainage. They often first look like spider bites or bumps that are red, swollen, and painful. These skin
infections commonly occur at sites of visible skin trauma, such as cuts and abrasions, and areas of the body covered by hair
(e.g., back of neck, groin, buttock, armpit, beard area of men).
Staph is usually spread through physical contact with an infected person, but may also be transmitted through contact with
contaminated objects. Staph is not spread by air unless the infected person has pneumonia.
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
MRSA is not a "super bug." It is simply a strain of Staphylococcus which is resistant to the usual antibiotics. However, there
are other antibiotics which are effective. MRSA is not the "flesh-eating" bacteria.
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Prevention of Staph Infections
The key to preventing Staph infections is for everyone to practice good hygiene. This can be accomplished by following these
steps:
Maintain excellent personal hygiene through regular showers and by keeping your living space clean, including the
regular laundering of your bed linens. Shower immediately after participating in close-contact recreational activities
when feasible.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water a clean towel or paper towel that can be thrown away throughout the
day, particularly every time you use the toilet and before every meal.
Keep any cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage until healed. Avoid touching another person’s wounds,
skin infections, or bandages contaminated from wounds.
Wash towels, linens and clothes often.
Don't share personal hygiene items with others including toiletries and towels.
Clean off recreational equipment, such as weight benches before direct contact with your body or use a clean barrier
such as a towel or shirt. When using disinfect spray on weight equipment the surface of the object must be wet for at
least ten minutes to be effective.
Hang wet towels and wash cloths out to dry each time they are used.
Don't get a tattoo, use injection drugs, or have sexual contact with others.
Request medical attention when you have any unusual sores that develop and do not heal. This is especially
important if the sores have the appearance of an insect or spider bite, or a boil or pimple. Per Policy and Procedure
807.07 Prisoner Responsibility for Health Care when symptoms exist the testing and treatment of staph infections will
be exempt from co-payment.
Prevent the Spread of Staph Infections
When a prisoner has a diagnosis of Staph infection he can help prevent spreading of the infection to others by following these
steps:
Cover your wound. Keep wounds that are draining, or have pus, covered with clean, dry bandages until healed. Follow
your healthcare provider's instructions on proper care of the wound. Pus from infected wounds can contain staph,
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including MRSA, so keeping the infection covered will help prevent the spread to others. Bandages and tape can be
discarded with the regular trash.
Clean your hands. You, and others in close contact should wash their hands frequently with soap and water especially
after changing the bandage or touching the infected wound.
Do not share personal items. Avoid sharing personal items, such as towels, washcloths, razors, clothing, or uniforms
that may have had contact with the infected wound or bandage. Wash sheets, towels, and clothes that become soiled
with water and laundry detergent. Use a dryer to dry clothes completely.
Maintain a clean environment Establish cleaning procedures for frequently touched surfaces and surfaces that come
into direct contact with your skin.
Basic Cleanliness Standards
A prisoner’s cell must meet the Basic Cleanliness Standards at all times. These standards are
The bed will be made when not being used.
Sink and toilet cleaned
The floor should be clean, and should be swept and mopped as needed.
All garbage emptied.
All personal items not in use are neatly stored in totes or on appropriate shelving.
No clothing will be on the floor. Clothing will be hung on the wall hooks or secured in your storage boxes and
footwear neatly arranged. .
Walls, doors and windows clean of graffiti, tape, toothpaste, and pictures; nothing taped to walls.
No state items, to include dust mops, will be used as rugs.
Will be free from dust, lint, trash and debris.
Views of the bunks will not be obstructed at any time.
The door and outside windows will not be covered.
No covering of security devices (See chapter Safety & Security rules and procedure)
Cell and Module Inspections
At all times prisoner’s cells will be kept clean and neat. No matter if an inspection has been conducted prisoners are responsible
to maintain rooms and all furnishings in a clean, orderly and intact manner. They are two types of Inspections Formal and
Informal.
Formal Inspections
Inspections conducted by the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent are considered a formal inspection.
Formal Inspections will be conducted at least once a week every Wednesday, but may be completed more times a week.
Formal inspections will be conducted Monday through Friday, excluding Holidays, between 0800 and 1000 hours. During formal
inspections prisoners must be standing in front of their rooms, fully clothed to include properly displayed ID badge and remain
quiet unless speaking with the Superintendent or unit staff.
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Informal Inspections -
Any inspection conducted by Housing Unit Officers and/or Housing Units Sergeant are considered Informal Inspections. Housing
Unit Officers will conduct inspections between 0800 hours and 0900 hours Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. If a
prisoner has a work assignment, his bed must be made and living area cleaned prior to reporting to his work assignment.
Prisoners do not have to stand by their cells, but their bunks will be made and the prisoner will not be on the bunk while
informal inspections are being conducted.
Non-Compliance with Basic Cleanliness Standards
If the cell does not pass a formal and/or informal inspection, the prisoner (s) will be ordered to clean their cell. Prisoner(s) will
be restricted to their cell until it meets Basic Cleanliness Standards. Prisoner restricted to their cell will receive a bag meal for
their lunch. Prisoner(s) who fail to comply will receive loss of privileges and cell restriction, until standards are achieved.
Prisoner(s) who refuses to clean their cell will be considered non-complaint, and written up for disobeying a direct order
(22AAC 05.400(C-19).
General Rules for Cells-
Cell assignments are considered permanent unless changed by institutional necessity or an approved prisoner request.
Prisoners will not change housing assignments without staff permission. All prisoner requests for housing changes (to include
bunk, cell, module or house) require a Request for Interview form to the Housing Unit Supervisor. It is at the Housing Unit
Supervisor’s discretion to approve a requested housing change.
Prisoners are not allowed in other prisoners cells unless their work assignment requires it. Prisoners found in a cell that is
not their assigned cell are in an unauthorized area and disciplinary action will result.
Security items, i.e. lights, smoke detector, speaker, will not be blocked in any way. Prisoners may only cell windows partial and
in only in certain circumstances. Prisoner may partial block the cell door window when using the restroom for privacy. This
will be with a piece of paper and no more than the lower half of the window may be blocked. At no time should the cell door
window be full covered. Prisoners may not use cardboard, clothing or any other material that is not paper to block the cell
windows.
Prisoners will not alter, disfigure, damage or destroy any state property in their housing area, to include the bunk, ceiling, walls,
fixtures or other similar items. Disciplinary and/or legal actions may be brought against a prisoner for damages to his room,
furniture, or equipment in the module or facility.
Homemade shelves, desks, or tables are prohibited in cells.
Prisoners may not display any inappropriate, gang related, or sexually offensive materials in any manner. Any magazine, written
or pictorial materials will be maintained in the original manner in which the publisher intended the materials sold. Items removed
from magazines, or books and posted in cells will be considered contraband and will be confiscated by staff.
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Prisoners will play their television/MP3 players/radios in a low volume or with the use of headphones/earphones. The officer
on duty will determine when an electronic item is not being played at an appropriate volume.
Prisoners will report problems with cell toilets, sinks, electrical plugs, lights, or other similar items to their Module Officer so a
work order can be submitted.
Day Room Areas
The multi-purpose room in the modules is called a dayroom. Loud talking, arguing, horseplay, slamming dominoes, and other
types of disturbances will not be allowed and could result in disciplinary action.
Cards, dominos, and board games may be played in the dayroom of the modules. There will be at least one blanket or sheet
covering the table being played on.
There is a Module Television available in all the modules. Prisoners will wear headphones when watching the dayroom
television. Prisoners will choose television programs by majority vote of the prisoners watching the television.
The only personal electronic devices allowed in the dayroom are MP3 players and hand held radios with headphones.
Electronic device audio levels will be maintained at a reasonable level as determined by the module officer. Headphones will be
worn when in use, not laid down on chairs or tables.
Prisoners will not leave personal and state issued items unattended in the dayroom, except for perishable food stored in the
module refrigerator.
While general cleanup will be conducted by prisoner custodians, dayroom cleanliness is the responsibility of all prisoners
assigned to the unit. Prisoners will not litter. Prisoners will not leave garbage, food trays, and etcetera for the custodians to
pick up. Garbage goes in garbage cans and food trays will be stacked on the coffee counter when finished.
Food Storage and Meal Service
SCCC serves three nutritionally balanced meals daily, excluding weekends and holidays. During weekend and holidays there
are two nutritionally balanced meals and a snack served before lockdown. (see attachment B) Pork and pork byproducts are
not used in state meals at SCCC.
All state meals will be eaten in the prisoner’s respective module area, except as otherwise authorized by staff.
Prisoner meal line will be orderly. Prisoners will not talk loudly, push or cut in front of other prisoners in line. Prisoners may
only make one initial trip through the serving line to receive their meal. When available a module may be offered a second
helping (Seconds), prisoners must line up as before and bring their tray.
Prisoners must wear appropriate clothing during meal service. Shoes are mandatory (toes cannot be exposed) when going
through the meal service line. Robes, sleeveless shirts, pajamas, or other clothing deemed inappropriate by staff will require the
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prisoner to change into acceptable clothing before proceeding through the meal service line. Prisoners will not wear head
covering (baseball cap, dew rag, kufi cap, bandana etc.) or sunglasses while going through the meal service line. Prisoners will
not carry MP3 players or other electronics devices when going through the meals service line.
Prisoners requesting to be placed on a special diet will submit a Request for Special Diet form to the appropriate person
(Chaplain, Medical, and/or Food Service Manager) for approval.
Prisoners who have been granted special diets will not receive a standard meal tray. If a prisoner wishes to change back to a
standard meal tray he must submit a new Request for Interview form to the appropriate person. A prisoner with a special diet
who is found receiving a standard diet tray will be removed from their special diet.
A prisoner who is mandated a medical diet tray cannot receive a standard meal tray. If the prisoner wishes to receive a
standard meal tray instead he must request Medical to make the change with the kitchen. Prisoners who don’t follow medical’s
mandates may receive disciplinary action.
General Population prisoners are allowed to store consumable items, purchased from SCCC Store, in their cell and module
refrigerator. These consumable items must be within the limits set down in Property Limits. Perishable items must be stored in
the refrigerator in a paper bag with the prisoner’s last and first name on it. Prisoners may not hoard any institutional food items.
Any institutional or personal perishable food item(s) found in unmarked bags or excess of allowable limits in cells or module
refrigerators are subject to be disposed of. Prisoners will receive a Property Seizure for Report/Receipt form for disposed of
perishable food items.
Prisoners may purchase two (2) plastic bowls with lids and a utensil set (one spork) from the SCCC Store to retain for personal
use in their cells. Institution Food Service utensils/items (i.e. bowls, cups, sporks, trays, etc.) will not be retained in the cells
for personal use nor taken out of the housing unit to use outside. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. A 12 ounce
tumbler will be issued to each prisoner at SCCC for meal service purposes. Prisoners will be expected to pay for a new
tumbler if lost or broken. The current cost of a new 12 ounce tumbler is $1.00.
Offender Trust Account
Offender Trust Account is a statewide function; therefore, any prisoner transferred to Spring Creek Correctional Center will
continue to receive statements. At the beginning of the month all SCCC prisoners will receive a copy of their statement.
Discrepancies on their monthly statement must be brought to the attention of Offender Trust Account (OTA) Clerk within fifteen
(15) calendar days after receipt.
There are two methods family/friends can deposit money to a prisoner’s account. Money orders or cashier’s checks with
prisoner’s name and offender number can be mailed into the institution. The sender’s name and address must be on the
money order or cashier’s check as well the envelope or it will be treated as unacceptable mail. Personal checks and cash will
not be accepted and will be returned to the sender at the prisoner’s expense or destroyed.
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The second method is to have a family member/friend drop off cash, money order or cashier’s check at the facility. A copy of
the receipt will be given to that person for their records. Deposits on a prisoner’s account may not exceed $500 in a single
month.
Prisoners are never allowed to accept money directly or indirectly from other prisoners, people under DOC supervision, or people
on the state wide barred visiting list.
If a prisoner wishes to send money to an immediate family member a Prisoner Personal/Money Transaction form, SCCC form
302.12D must be filled out. A stamped, addressed envelope must be attached to the form. It will be approved on a case by
case basis.
Prisoners, who are in arrears for child support, are subject to the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA), under Alaska
Statutes, Policies & Procedures, and Federal Regulations. CSEA has the authority to deduct monies from prisoner accounts.
Outside banking ‘Saving Accounts’ must be pre-approved by the Superintendent or his designee. Prisoners may maintain an
outside savings account only under the following conditions: prisoners must register the account number and the name of the
bank with the Assistant Superintendent; a minimum balance of twenty-five dollars must be maintained in the institutional prisoner
account, all banking transactions, deposits and withdrawals, must be pre-approved in writing. Outside saving accounts will be
considered when determining indigent status. Prisoner outside checking accounts are not allowed.
Loans
Exchanging, loaning, or selling of personal property is prohibited (22 AAC 05.400 (d) (15)). Any personal property items,
determined to have been, exchanged, loaned or sold will be considered contraband and will be dealt with as per Policy &
Procedure 811.05 Prisoner Personal Property and disciplinary action may result.
Photocopying
If a prisoner requires a photocopy and has funds available, a Personal Materials Copies Request form 808.12B or Legal Copies
Request form 808.12A, and a signed Commissary Request form 302.11A and the paperwork needing to be copied must be
submitted for the Housing Unit Supervisor’s approval. If a Legal Copies Request form is submitted an active case number must
be included. The price is fifteen cents ($.15) per single sided copy. Approval of the Housing Unit Supervisor is required prior
to any copies being made.
Indigent prisoners requesting copies of current legal work to be mailed out must submit a Legal Copies Request form, a signed
Commissary Request form, and pre-addressed envelope(s) with a privileged addressee's address. (See section Indigent
Prisoner). The cost of copies will be paid by indigent prisoners when the funds become available.
Indigent prisoners will be allowed to keep one copy (either the original or a copy) of legal material for their own records. All
other originals and/or copies will be shown to the prisoner and placed in the appropriate envelope. Staff will sign the back of
the envelope verifying the intended recipient is a privilege correspondence. No copies of Departmental Policies and Procedures,
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Standard Operating Procedures, Handbook, Alaska Administrative Codes, etc. will be provided. If a prisoner has further
questions about photocopy consult SCCC 808.12 Photocopying for Prisoners.
Movement
Prisoners enter and/or exit their housing unit and work areas during movement times only, except with the approval and/or
direction of a staff member. It is the prisoner’s responsibility to exit their modules for scheduled work, classes and appointments
during the nearest scheduled movement. Movement can be canceled because of institutional need or emergency.
During scheduled movement prisoners can check out cleaning supplies or an iron from the House Office; or a sewing kit may be
checked out from the control room, with their ID.
Prisoners are scheduled to recreate in groups (see Attachment A and B for details). The recreation times are on a rotating
schedule. Prisoners who are found out of their living units during another recreation group’s scheduled recreation time will be
considered to be in an unauthorized area and will face disciplinary action. Prisoners who are scheduled for work, classes,
scheduled religious services, or medical appointments during times other than their scheduled recreation times will still report to
that function. It is the responsibility of the prisoner to return to their assigned living unit when their authorized function is
completed. Prisoners failing to return to their living units following an authorized function will be considered to be in an
unauthorized area which will result in disciplinary infraction.
When prisoners are recalled to units prisoners are expected to return immediately to their housing unit upon the announcement
of recall. Prisoners are to walk the most direct path to their housing unit. Prisoners who do not follow direct orders face
disciplinary actions.
SEARCHES
Prisoner Searches
A pat-search is a clothed body search. All prisoners are subject to mandated and random pat-searches at anytime. Coats and
hats will be removed for the pat-search. Pockets will be emptied and, upon request, shoes will be removed. Prisoners entering
or exiting the module will be pat-searched and any item they are carrying is subject to search. Prisoners will be pat-searched
when leaving the Post 9 area, Hobby Craft, Law Library, after a secure visit or when demeaned necessary by an Officer.
Strip searches are visual searches of an unclothed prisoner. Strip searches may be conducted, per 22 AAC 05.067 (1) Upon
initial admission; (2) Upon apprehension from an escape or attempted escape; (3) Upon initial admission to segregation; (4)
Upon re-entry to a facility after leaving the security perimeter or grounds; (5) At the conclusion of a contact visit; (6) Upon
returning from a classroom or area where tools were present or in use, or other similar circumstances; (7) Upon return from the
grounds of a facility which are accessible for the introduction of contraband, and other similar circumstances; and (8) At anytime
there exists a reasonable basis to conclude the prisoner is in possession of contraband.
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Facility Searches
Prisoners’ housing units, individual cells, programming and work areas are subject to be searched at anytime. Staff will
confiscate contraband and excess property found during a search. Prisoners will comply with the instructions of the officer
during any search. Failure to comply will result in the prisoner being placed in segregation for being a threat to the security of
the institution, and possibly an Individual Determination Restriction and disciplinary action. See section on Individual
Determination Restrictions for more details.
Cell and Common Area Searches
Prisoners do not have the right to be present during the search of their living area or work area. If a prisoner is present during
an inspection, he must cooperate with staff. Prisoner’s cells will be randomly searched at least, but not limited to, once a
month.
Be aware that cells and modules are always subject to be searched. Prisoners will fully cooperate when their cell is being
searched. Prisoners will not try to remove items without the officer’s permission from the area being searched.
Constructive Possession
Each prisoner of a multi-prisoner cell will be held accountable for an infraction that occurs within the confines of such cell,
unless lack of involvement in the infraction can be established. Under this concept, a person “possesses” something if he is
able to exercise control and dominion over it. This means that both prisoners are responsible for any contraband found in any
area of the assigned cell both prisoners have access to.
Searches of Religious Objects
All searches of religious objects will be conducted in a professional manner which reflects respect and sensitivity for sacred
objects, practices and participants. Searches of personal faith property may be conducted with or without the prisoner present.
Upon request, all faith property will be opened and presented for inspection. Refusal shall result in confiscation and subsequent
inspection
Medicine bags are subject to inspection by having the prisoner empty the contents of the bag into the open palm of his hand.
The prisoner shall hold the bag open, which will allow staff to inspect inside with a flashlight. Refusal of a prisoner to allow staff
to search the medicine bag will result in the seizure of the medicine bag. If the prisoner is not present, a medicine bag may be
secured for inspection in the presence of the prisoner.
Drug Screening
Prisoner’s use of unlawful or unauthorized drugs, including alcohol, presents a serious threat to the safety, security, and orderly
administration of an institution. The department has a “zero tolerance” for usage, possession, and selling drugs and alcohol.
A prisoner may be directed to submit a urine specimen on a “random” basis in the course of random testing of a segment of the
entire prisoner population of the institution.
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The prisoner will be informed of the underlying reason for the selection (i.e., spot check, routine or random) and will be ordered
to submit a urine specimen. If the prisoner refuses to submit the specimen, the prisoner will be informed that an incident report
will be prepared for disciplinary action. If the prisoner again refuses to submit a specimen, an incident report will be prepared
and the prisoner will no longer be permitted or required to submit a urine specimen pursuant to this specific request.
If the prisoner is on medication that he believes may have caused him to test positive, he should request a list of medications
he has been prescribed. Once the prisoner receives the list, it should be forward to Security department to be cross-referenced.
A prisoner may request that a positive result be retested by an independent laboratory approved by the department. The
prisoner must request alternate testing with one signed Commissary Request forms SCCC 302.11A to pay for the cost of the
retest and shipping immediately after testing positive..
SAFETY & SECURITY RULES AND PROCEDURES
Lockdown
Prisoners will be locked in their assigned cells, at night (Refer to Daily Schedule for times, Attachment B), during counts and at
unscheduled times, as authorized. When lockdown is announced, prisoners must immediately return to their assigned cell and
the cell door will be secured.
Emergency lockdowns may be ordered at any time. As a general rule, all prisoner’s daily schedule and certain privileges and
rights are suspended until the Emergency lockdown is lifted. Privileges and activities will be restricted only to the degree
necessary to protect the security of the facility. The length of time an area is locked down during an emergency is determined
by requirements to maintain the safety and security of the prisoners, staff, public and institution.
Prisoner Counts
Formal counts are taken eight (8) times daily. (Refer to Daily Schedule for times, Attachment B). Unless otherwise authorized,
all prisoners must return to their housing units and assigned cells for counts. Prisoners are not released from their cells until
the count has cleared.
During emergency counts prisoners may be recalled to their housing units or remain in place. It is important that prisoners
follow all directions from staff members, failure to do so will result in the prisoner being placed into segregation.
It is the prisoner’s responsibility to know when count is. During a count, all prisoner movement will cease and prisoners will
remain in place until the count has cleared. Prisoners in the APS gym area will go directly to the bleachers and be seated
when count is announced. Prisoners in the living areas will be in their cells before count is called. Prisoners who are at work
will follow directions of security staff on where they will be counted.
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No prisoner will distract the officers taking count, or interfere with the count process in any way. This includes talking to or
hiding from the officer conducting the count or blocking the view of the counting officer by placing blankets, papers, towels or
any other type of covering around bunks or the cell window during count. Officers are required to see enough skin to verify
that they are viewing the prisoner when counting. Prisoners found to be interfering with count in anyway will face
disciplinary action and possible administrative segregation.
Emergency Procedures
Prisoners must immediately report any signs of fire or smoke to staff.
If Recall to Units is announced at an unscheduled time, prisoners will immediate head back to their housing units. Prisoners will
not impede recall by waiting for other prisoners, attempting to ask questions of staff, or initiate any other actions that would
cause delay.
During an emergency or emergency drill all staff directives will be followed immediately and respectfully. Prisoners will not
interfere with staff’s performance of their duties any way. Staff may direct prisoners to move to another area in the unit, take
cover in their cell or evacuate the unit/facility. Evacuation routes are posted in every prisoner housing unit and throughout the
facility. It is the prisoner’s responsibility to be aware of these emergency routes to expedite any evacuations.
During an emergency in the yard or APS gym a safety signal air horn will be utilized. All prisoners will immediately stop all
activities and movement when the horn sound. Prisoners are to immediately sit down where they are and wait further
instructions from staff. Compliance is mandatory.
Prisoners who choose not to comply during emergencies or emergency drills are a direct threat to the security of facility and
will receive disciplinary action and be placed into segregation.
Segregation Prisoners
General Population prisoners are not to converse with Segregation Population prisoners to include hand signing or verbal
communications. Prisoners under security staff escort are not to be approached or spoken to by other prisoners. Prisoners
found violating this can be subject to disciplinary action.
General Population prisoners can write letters to Segregation Population prisoners following the Mail Policy and Procedures and
Standard Operating Procedures unless a prisoner has Individual Determination Restriction (IDR) for no prisoner to prisoner mail.
Security Devices
Security devices are defined as fences, doors, security cameras, security lights, windows, vents, intercom speakers, intercoms,
tray slots or any other devices used by officers to maintain security. Tampering with, covering or blocking any security device,
locking devices, life support systems and fire control systems or devices is prohibited conduct and will result in disciplinary
action.
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There is an intercom located on the wall of each cell. When a prisoner needs to communicate with the control room operator,
the prisoner will press the button only once.
There are red lines on the floor in front several of the staff offices. Prisoners are not to cross these red lines unless granted
permission by a staff member.
Prisoners will not hang towels, blankets, clothing, or other similar items in their living area that block an officer’s view of the
area. Nothing will cover lights or vents in the cell.
Prisoners are to stay away from all fences unless given direction to work in the area by a staff member. A prisoner attempting
to escape is subject to being shot anytime after breaching the inner-most security fence;
“NO WARNING SHOTS WILL BE GIVEN”
PRISONER PERSONAL PROPERTY/SPECIAL COMMISSARY/SCCC STORE
Prisoner Incentive Program (PIP)
A program where a prisoner’s allowed property is determined by the prisoner’s custodial status, sentence, housing, behavior,
employment and compliance with recommended programming. More details can be found in P&P 811.05 Prisoner Personal
Property, Attachment C and P&P 808.13 Commissary.
Indigent Supplies
Prisoners who meet the criteria for being indigent can request hygiene items, laundry soap and stationary supplies using the
Weekly Prisoner Indigent Supplies Request SCCC form 806.02A. These forms must be filled out completely and turned in
Thursday night to the wooden mail box located in the modules. The bags will be delivered on Friday.
Special Commissary and Approved Vendors
Prisoners are allowed to order preapproved items from Special Commissary and Approved Vendors. The Approved Vendors are
listed in SCCC 811.05 Prisoner Personal Property Attachment C. All items ordered must meet the criteria listed in SCCC
811.05 Prisoner Personal Property. Special Commissary and Approved Vendors orders may be made during August, December
and April. Orders will not exceed $250.00. Phase I prisoners are only approved to order AM/FM radio with headphones.
Phase II prisoners are allowed to order twice a year, including a MP3 Player, but not a television. Phase III are allowed to
order all three times a year, including television if the requirements set out in AS 33.30.015 are met. All prisoners wishing to
purchase an electronic device must complete the Electronic Entertainment Request Form SCCC 811.05J. Once the form is
approved and prisoner meets the requirements for the Phase II or III he can order the appropriate device.
Vendor catalogs are available for some of the vendors in the module desk. If there is not a catalog available a prisoner must
write the company for the correct price and shipping cost.
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To order from an approved vendor a prisoner must submit a Prisoner Personal/Money Transaction form SCCC 810.03D, a
correctly filled out order form and an addressed envelope with correct postage, all stapled together. Once the order has been
approved, the OTA clerk will debit the prisoners account and mail the order form and a check.
Special Commissary Order forms will be put in the modules. All orders for Special Commissary will be turned in on the second
Thursday and final Thursday of the month into the Module Mail Box. Any Special Commissary Order forms found in a Blue
Module box will be disposed of.
Any prisoner wishing to cancel their Special Commissary Order must submit a Request for Interview form stating the reason.
The Request for Interview form must be received by the Commissary Officer no later than 0800 hours the following Monday.
Orders will be canceled if the prisoner is found to have nonsufficient funds (NSF), the order is not to an approved vender, the
order is over $250.00, or it is not an approved month for ordering, the item order is not on the approved list or the forms have
not been completed correctly.
Special Commissary and Approved Vendor Orders are picked up in the property line. Prisoners need to monitor the property
lists posted in the Housing units.
Allowable Property Limits
See Attachment D General Population Allowable Property Limits.
Books, Magazines, Newspapers
All magazines, newspapers, and books entering the institution must be ordered directly from a vendor/publisher. Family
members will no longer be allowed to directly mail in magazines, newspapers, and books. All newspapers, books and media
must meet the guidelines set in Policy and Procedure 810.03 Prisoner Mail. Magazines, newspapers, and other media
subscriptions are not required to be on the approved venders list. Prisoners wishing to purchase books, magazines or
newspapers have to submit a Prisoner Personal/Money Transaction form with the order form and an addressed envelope with
postage all stapled together. All magazines, newspapers and books with changed pages (i.e. torn) will be seized as altered.
Prisoners may obtain personal copies of religious books and periodicals through the Facility Chaplain, or by direct order from an
approved vendor. All prisoners must comply with rules and regulations regarding personal property (see Policy and Procedure
810.03).
SCCC Store
The SCCC Store is a store run by the institution. It is located in the APS Gym. A prisoner can buy hygiene items, snacks, and
other items. All surcharges generated from the SCCC Store go into the Inmate Welfare Fund. This money is for activities that
benefit all prisoners and the institution. Store hours are posted on the SCCC Store door. Prisoners who wish to purchase items
from the store must have a balance on their prisoner store account, credit will not be given.
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To place money on their SCCC Store prisoner accounts prisoners must use SCCC Store Credit Request SCCC form 815.03A.
This form is made available on Sunday night and must be placed into the blue commissary boxes before 2250 hours.
Phase I prisoners are allowed to order up to $25 a week. Phase II prisoners are allowed to order up to $50 a week. Phase III
prisoners are allowed to order up to $75 a week. For more detail see Attachment C at the end of this handbook or review
Policy and Procedure 811.05 Prisoner Property.
Items on the Medical Commissary List (808.13 Attachment C) will be made available and updated as needed. Medical
Commissary items shall be subject to availability and equivalent items may be substituted as approved by the Medical Advisory
Committee. Prisoners may not purchase quantities of medical items that exceed that permitted by the Medical Department or
approved by the superintendent. Medical commissary purchases are exempt from the Prisoner Incentive Program phase limits.
To purchase the items a prisoner must bring a handwritten order list, and their prisoner identification card. A list of available
items for purchase is posted on House 2 and 3 modules bulletin boards and the bulletin board next to the Hobby Craft room.
Prisoners must keep the receipt for the purchased items with the order until the reach their module, but it is recommended to
keep your receipt until the consumption of purchased items. Prisoners who do not have a receipt for SCCC Store items when
returning to modules will have all the items seized.
Prisoners are only allowed to go though the store line once a day. Prisoners may not present other prisoners lists to the
window. Prisoners discovered leaving their place in line and jumping ahead will be not allowed to purchase any items at the
store that day.
SCCC Store orders must meet the guide lines for consumable property in SCCC 811.05 Prisoner Personal Property. If the order
is too big to carry, prisoners may use the state issued laundry bag to carry the items. Prisoners may not use garbage bags to
carry the purchased items.
Prisoners who are found to be a chronic problem about abusing store rules will be placed on an Individual Determination
Restriction (IDR) denying them the privilege of purchasing store items. See Individual Determination Restriction (IDR) for more
details.
Photographs
Prisoners are given the opportunity to pay to have their photograph taken. This activity is managed by the prisoner clubs.
Prisoners can consult the bulletin board across from the SCCC Store to see who the scheduled photographer is, the cost and
rules for having a photograph taken.
Prisoners will be appropriately attired in yellow uniform. Hats are allowed but must be properly worn (not backwards or
sideways.) Prisoners are responsible for making sure that the photographs do not contain hand signs, flagging, sagging, or
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altered clothing. The approved locations to have your photograph are the Handball Court wall and North West outside wall by
APS exit doors
Prisoners who wish to have a picture taken during contact visiting need to inform an officer when entering visiting or inform the
visiting room control officer. Prisoners will stand side-by-side with the visitor. The approved locations to take photographs are
on the visitation mural wall (including decorated Holiday tree in season.)
Prisoners who do not follow the posted rules for photographs will be charged for the photographs but will not receive them.
Prisoners must have money on account at the SCCC Store to pay for the photographs. Prisoners who have nonsufficient funds,
“NSF”, will have their photographs deleted.
When a photograph is ready to be handed out the prisoner’s name will be on the pick up list by the SCCC Store door. The
prisoner can retrieve his photograph at the next scheduled store line.
Prisoners are allowed to have pictures mailed in by family and friends. Prisoners are not allowed to possess any photographs
with nudity or obscenity. Photographs not in an album are considered loose photographs this includes photographs printed on
normal paper.
Photographs are not to be attached to cell walls. The photographs are allowed to be hung inside the locker door.
Clothing, Shoes and Linen
Official state issued clothing is yellow shirts and pants for prisoners assigned to General Population, and red or orange shirts
and pants for prisoners assigned to a Segregation Module. All SCCC underclothes and linen are dyed brown. General
Population Prisoners will wear either yellow shirt or pants when out of the module
Prisoners will not alter, damage, destroy, or mark any state-issued clothing. Prisoners found altering or destroying state clothing
will receive disciplinary action that can result in payment of restitution in accordance with Policy and Procedure 809.02 and
811.05.
Clothing exchange is during the prisoners Afternoon Recreation Period that falls on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. State
clothing or linen with holes or excessive wear or missing buttons will be turned into Property during clothing exchange on a one
for one replacement.
Prisoners may purchase various personal clothing and linens that would normally be furnished by the institution. A prisoner’s
personal property will not exceed the total authorized limits for the institution to include state issued items (i.e. undershorts total
of 7, 4 personal and 3 State issued or 7 personal and 0 State issued).
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No designer brand clothing. The value of any clothing item will not exceed $100.00 unless noted otherwise. All manufacturer
labels and logos will not be the focus of the garment and will be less than 2” in size. If more than 20% of the color is
unauthorized then the item is unauthorized.
Prisoners are allowed to select one faith medallion or pendant, or medicine bag, which must be worn underneath clothing and
suspended from a Department-approved chain or leather strap.
Consumable Items
Consumable items are any item that is perishable, consumed through use, or inexpensive non-durable items (e.g., medical
items, food, hygiene and plastic items). Total amount of prisoner’s consumables must not exceed what can fit into one prisoner
property storage box or will be treated as excess property. This is true even when the individual’s consumables are with in
allowable limits. Excess perishable food items will be considered contraband and disposed of.
All consumable items will be stored in their original container(s). If an item container or container’s label has been altered the
item can be seized as unauthorized property.
A consumable item container(s) will be disposed of when empty. No containers will be used for storage of items other than
those items purchased in them.
General Population prisoners may have no more than 2 of any type (not brand) item of miscellaneous consumable products, but
not listed here.
Electronics
Electronics are now categorized as electronics and “entertainment” electronics. Entertainment electronics are televisions, MP3
players, AM/FM radios and game systems, games and accessories.
1. No high moderate (C) or major (B) disciplinary guilty findings for ninety (90) days.
2. Must have a High School diploma or GED, or have been declared incapable of obtaining a diploma or GED by Mental
Health & Education. Proof is required.
3. Must be actively engaged in an educational, vocational course (minimum 20 hours per week required) or be employed
or be on the waiting list for such activities and have no declined participation for the previous ninety (90) days.
4. Must have paid or be on a regular and current payment schedule for all restitution orders entered by the court or
disciplinary board.
5. If applicable, prisoners must be actively engaged in a treatment plan, counseling, psychiatric or rehabilitative program
ordered by the court or the department as part of the prisoner’s sentence or are on the waiting list for such a program
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and have not declined participation into any indicated program for the previous ninety (90) days. This excludes
programs that are ordered but cannot be attended due to the length of sentence and the available slots.
6. Must be paying utility costs (cable and electric).
7. Prisoners who own televisions if you go to the Segregation Unit, utility costs will continue to be paid monthly, OR, this
entire process will be required upon your release from the Segregation Unit. Prisoners who have been classified
Administrative Segregation Maximum cannot own a television, no exceptions.
Note: There is no pro-rating or refund of utility or cable payments.
Prisoners wishing to purchase an entertainment electronic must fill out the Entertainment Electronic Request form.
General Population prisoners may possess a television or MP3 player only if all of the following conditions have been met, the
prisoner:
1) purchase MP3 player must be Phase II or Phase III
2) purchase a television must be Phase III
3) is either incapable of attaining or has attained a high school or G.E.D. diploma or equivalent;
4) is actively engaged in an educational or vocational training for a minimum of twenty hours per week or employment
program;
5) has satisfied or is on a regular and current restitution schedule or, if applicable, is actively engaged in a treatment,
counseling, psychiatric or rehabilitation program ordered by the court; and
6) pays for the expense of providing the television, the utility fees, and cable service.
Prisoners meeting the criteria can ask their Module Officer for an Electronic Request Form.
Segregation Prisoner Property
If a prisoner’s housing status changes or property is rolled up for any reason, all state and personal property will be removed.
Upon admission to Segregation all of a prisoner’s personal property will be seized, inventoried and sent to the Property
Department.
Once a prisoner’s housing status is established he may request those personal items allowed for retention per SCCC
segregation rules. After the prisoner’s initial classification the prisoner may submit via Segregation Property Request SCCC
Form 811.05E to the Housing Unit Supervisor asking for allowable property to be issued from Property. A prisoner is allowed to
make one (1) request from the Property Department involving property and hygiene items that are stored in Property. All
subsequent property and hygiene needs will be filled through Commissary Orders. While in Segregation prisoners are not
allowed to have personal clothing. The only exception is (1) pair of personal tennis shoes.
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Prisoners in segregation are subject to the PIP-Phase system. Most will already be on Phase I. Phase I prisoners can request
in writing via Request for Interview form, permission from the Superintendent to have an AM/FM Walkman with ear buds.
Prisoners on Phase II in segregation are allowed to have their MP3 players.
Prisoners leaving Segregation Status and entering Orientation Status will have all items not allowed seized and sent to property.
Abandoned, Excess, Seized or Contraband Property
The intent of the property department is to provide temporary secure storage for items not authorized for personal retention.
Items not authorized for personal retention must be disbursed within ninety days (90) days. Prisoners who transfer in with cell
phones in the property will have ten (10) working days to disburse the cell phone if they have more than a year on their
sentence. Prisoners with less than a year can request their cell phone to be stored in secure storage until they are released. If
the prisoner has no personal clothing for release he may, at the discretion of the Property Officer, keep one wallet with ID, one
pair pants, one shirt, and one coat in storage.
Secure storage may not be used as a means to rotate items such as cassette tapes, etc. The only exception will be legal
materials which must be approved by the Assistant Superintendent.
Prisoners are responsible for their own personal property. If a prisoner’s property is seized the prisoner will be given a copy of
the Property Seizure Report-Receipt SCCC 1208.08A. It is the responsibility of the prisoner to notify the Property Department
via Request for Interview form when their property has been seized in the possession of another prisoner so that the contraband
may be disbursed per P&P 811.05 Prisoner Personal Property. The Department of Corrections will not be responsible for the
repair or replacement of personal property lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed. Furthermore the Department of Corrections will
not be liable for damage to personal property resulting from staff inspection of such property. In cases when the seizure is
because the property is abandoned, excess, or altered, the prisoner will have ninety (90) days from the date of the seizure to
disburse the property. If the prisoner is unwilling or unable financially, or refuses to provide a mailing address for disbursement
of the property, the property will be disposed of through approved methods, including destruction of the property.
Prisoner’s electronic devices and other property temporarily forfeited due to the result of disciplinary action shall be stored for up
to one hundred eighty (180) days and shall be returned if the prisoner remains disciplinary incident free during that period and
returns to Phase II. If the electronic devices are not returned to the prisoner, they shall be disbursed pursuant to Policy and
Procedure 811.05. This does not apply to property not belonging to the prisoner, altered property, or contraband.
Personal property in excess of allowable limits is more than three (3) plug-in items per prisoner or that cannot be properly
stored in a locker or other designated storage areas in the prisoner’s cell will be seized as “excess property”. Per Policy and
Procedure 811.05 Prisoner Personal Property ninety(90) days after property has been declared as ‘excess’ it will be considered
abandoned and disposed of in accordance with Departmental procedure.
Because of fire codes, only the equivalent of one property box of current ongoing, legal material will be allowed for retention in
the cell per prisoner. If the legal material is in excess of this amount it will be seized and sent to property for storage.
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Prisoners may send a Request for Interview form to the Property department for periodic exchanging of excess current legal
materials, as they are needed.
Prisoners transferring out of the institution have the following options for the disposition of excess property: prisoners may ship
excess personal property “at their own expense” to friends or relatives, authorize individuals to pick up excess personal property
at the institution, or they may dispose of the property. A Prisoner Property Disbursement form SCCC 811.0G will be used for
this purpose.
Any personal property not claimed after ninety (90) days after prisoner has left institution will be disposed of as abandoned
property per policy 811.05 Prisoner Personal Property. The Property Department is not responsible for notifying any prisoner
when property has been disposed of.
PROGRAMS EDUCATION PRIVILEGES and ACTIVITIES
Notice of Right Not To Participate In Programs
Freedom from discrimination is a basic right extended to all prisoners. Programs, activities, services or assignment shall not be
denied or granted to any prisoner based upon discrimination.
Prisoners have the right to refuse to participate in any discretionary counseling, rehabilitation, vocational, educational or pre-
release program, recreational or other activity.
The Alaska Department of Corrections may require a prisoner to participate in a program ordered by the sentencing court.
Failure to complete required, non-discretionary programs may result in disciplinary action, hindrance of custody level reduction,
and the sentencing court being notified of the nonparticipation in court-ordered or recommended program(s).
Prisoner Program Responsibilities
It is the Department’s intention to provide quality and variety in programming and to provide motivated prisoners access to
activities and pursuits. The expectation is that every prisoner participates in some meaningful program while incarcerated at this
facility. Once a prisoner enrolls in a program, continued participation will be dependent upon adherence to established guidelines
and curriculum completion for graduation. A prisoner may discontinue program participation or be discharged for noncompliance
at any time; re-enrollment will be at the discretion of the instructor.
It is the prisoner’s responsibility to schedule classes to not interfere with work schedules. If a class conflicts with a prisoner’s
scheduled work the prisoner needs to report it to their supervisor. Prisoners are to show up for work assignments, classes,
programs, and other scheduled activities on time. Staff are not responsible for wakening or reminding prisoners of their work
assignments, classes, programs or scheduled activities.
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Prisoners participating in programs and education classes are required to clean up the area used and put back any equipment
used to its original location. Failure to put away equipment and clean facilities after an activity can result in suspension of that
program for a time determined by the Superintendent or designee.
Mental Health Treatment Module
Spring Creek Correctional Center has established a mental health treatment housing module whose purpose will be dedicated
toward offenders with mental health needs that cannot be addressed in other modules. Entry into the treatment module will be
designated by the Mental Health Clinician (MHC) III and Mental Health staff. Designated individuals will be provided ongoing
treatment for their mental health needs.
A treatment plan will be established for each individual entering the Mental Health Program. This will, commonly, involve a
medicinal order from the psychiatrist that has been determined from observation and evaluation, either by Telemedicine, and/or
by Mental Health staff, as well as behavioral criteria developed by the Mental Health staff.
Occasionally, institutional need will require prisoners who do not meet the criteria to be assigned to a treatment module by the
Housing Unit Supervisor(s). Prisoners who are not mandated or volunteer for a treatment module will be moved out of the
treatment module as soon as bed space is available in an appropriate module. These prisoners will only need to submit a
Request for Interview form to the Housing Unit Supervisor requesting a new housing assignment.
RSAT and Multi-Faith Modules
The Multi-Faith Module is a faith-based residential program that provides prisoner s an opportunity to live in a positive,
supportive, spiritual-based community environment with an emphasis on spiritual growth, personal responsibility, and
accountability. This is a multi-phase, intensive 12-18 month program that is designed to provide a spiritual based approach to
correctional rehabilitation. The prisoners live together in a supportive community environment and are expected to embrace
personal accountability, responsibility, and commitment to change in all aspects of their life. While there is a Christian emphasis
members of all faiths are welcome to participate in the program. Inquiries about the program or request to apply should be
submitted on a Request for Interview form to the Chaplain or your Probation Officer.
The Residential/Intensive Inpatient Treatment (RSAT) is a program based on the Residential/Intensive Inpatient Treatment
(ASAM PPC-2R Level III.1 – III.5) criteria. The comprehensive and intensive program uses a cognitive behavioral approach
designed to intervene and treat substance use disorders using a Therapeutic Community model. Prisoners in this program are
expected to participate for six months (modifications to the total length of stay are made based upon an individual’s needs).
Inquiries about the program or request to apply should be submitted on a Request for Interview form to the RSAT program
manager or your Probation Officer.
Program Notice Bulletin Board
There is a program notice bulletin board located in the Education Hallway. It has the schedules and announcements for
religious activities, education department, AA/NA meetings and prisoner club activities. Prisoners are encouraged to review this
board.
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A bulletin board is located in the education hallway that has schedules for Education, AA/NA meetings, religious programs, club
activities and other programs.
A bulletin board located across from the SCCC Store in the APS gym has club schedules, club announcements, and Recreation
Department schedules and announcements.
General Library
There is a General Library available located in the APS building. There are currently over 13,000 titles to choose from.
Prisoners may access the library window during regular posted library hours. To check out books a prisoner must present his
prisoner identification card. Prisoners are allowed to check out two (2) library books for no more than two (2) weeks.
Prisoners who are late returning library book(s) will have their library privileges suspended and may have to pay for
reimbursement before being allowed access to more library books. Library books count towards the prisoner’s total allowed
paperback books. Prisoner’s caught destroying library books can be placed on an Individual Determination Restriction and will
face disciplinary action to include possible restitution for the destroyed/damaged item. See Individual Determination Restriction
(IDR) for more details.
Recreation
All prisoners are offered a minimum of seven hours of outdoor recreation per week, weather and institutional needs permitting.
(See Attachment A Sample Recreation Schedule and B Daily Schedule.) Recreational activities conducted at Spring Creek
Correctional Center are available to all general population prisoners during their scheduled recreation time, unless denied
because of medical restrictions, disciplinary sanctions or Individual Determination Restrictions. (See section Individual
Determination Restriction (IDR) for more details.)
Any prisoner who has a medical necessity for a “bottom bunk card” cannot participate in team sports or he will lose the bottom
bunk only status.
MP3 players/radios with head phones are the only audio devices allowed out of the housing unit. All other electronic
equipment must be used in the prisoner’s cell or housing units. MP3 players/radios are to be used to recreate only, and are
not authorized past Post 9 Control Room, while working or during visiting.
Prisoners will immediately report any serious injury received during a recreational activity to an employee. Failure to do so can
result in disciplinary action.
The activities center on team and individual sports. Special games and tournaments are scheduled at different times for both in-
house and with outside teams. The following is a list of some of the activities available at Spring Creek Correctional Center for
prisoners: basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, handball, and various exercise equipment.
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Prisoners will not damage or abuse recreational equipment. Any misuse of recreational equipment or areas and/or failure to
follow posted rules or verbal orders of staff will result in disciplinary action and subsequent restriction of recreation privileges.
Prisoners will wear a shirt, shoes, shorts or pants while participating in any organized recreation activities, or using the
recreation equipment, even if outside. Prisoners must still wear either a state yellow top or pants while exercising. Prisoners
are still permitted to sun bathe outside with no shirt on if they are wearing yellow pants.
Prisoners are expected to exhibit “Good Sportsmanship” when participating in the recreational activities. “Poor Sportsmanship”
(shouting, excess pushing, etcetera) will result in the prisoner being ejected from the game and having to leave the playing area
for the rest of the session. In addition, prisoners who cause disruptions by demonstrating inappropriate behavior can be locked
down in their cell for a three hour cooling off period, placed in segregation and can face disciplinary action. If the prisoner
continually exhibits “Poor Sportsmanship” during play, he will be suspended from the activity for the rest of the season.
Prisoner Clubs
There are several authorized clubs which General Population prisoners may participate in while at Spring Creek Correctional
Center. Their activities are governed by Standard Operating Procedures. Club members/officers will conduct meetings in the
APS Building room #77 only.
For information on how to join one of the clubs send a Request for Interview form to the Prisoner Services Sergeant. Review
the bulletin board in education hallway for meeting times.
The authorized clubs are:
Brotherhood of Alaska (BOA)
Bar Bell Club
Black Alaskan Cultural Education & Development Group (BACED)
Bonsai Club
Music Club
Native Heritage Culture Group (NHCG)
Together in Many Endeavors (TIME) Club
Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous Group
A combined group (AA/NA) meets at a scheduled time every day and is led by prisoners. Outside volunteers come in at least
once a month. Consult SCCC Club Room Use Schedule on the Program Notice Bulletin Board in the Education Hallway for
dates and times.
Religious Activities
Prisoners have the right to freedom of religious affiliation and voluntary religious worship. Prisoner will express a faith group
affiliation and can change that affiliation one time per year.
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All religious groups recognize some form of privileged communication between ordained clergy and their clients. This is
necessary mandate that allows freedom for the person being counseled to reveal sensitive areas of life that are causing
problems without fear of reprisal. Prisoners should feel free to share confidential information with chaplains or faith volunteers.
However, for reasons of security and the good order of an institution, a communication under the general rule of privilege must
be shared with the Superintendent or Manager or designee if that privileged communication:
1. contains threats or information of a threat to the safety and/or security of the institution, staff, contract employees or
other prisoners;
2. contains threats or information of a threat to public safety or to an action addressed by state statute.
Examples of such communication include but are not limited to plots to escape, intent to harm another person, suicidal ideation
or knowledge of planned mass demonstration or work stoppage.
There is a Religious Notice Bulletin Board in the Education Hallway with the available religious services schedule, upcoming
events and faith based programs available.
The Chapel has a religious library that is available for check out through the chaplain. Segregated prisoners, without Individual
Determination Restriction(s) that would prohibit it, may submit a Request for Interview form to the Chaplain asking for religious
book(s). The Chaplain will forward the requested book(s) to the prisoner as available. Prisoners can be held responsible for
any damage or lost checked out books.
Native Sweat Lodge and Drumming
Native Sweat Lodge is available to prisoners on Sundays at 1300 hours during your recreation period when wood is available.
Prisoners must wear at least shorts while participating. Participation in this type of activity is a privilege and may be denied to
prisoners based on their conduct, custody level and personal health restrictions.
Sweat lodge and occupants are subject to search at any time. All searches will be conducted in a manor that reflects respect
and sensitivity for sacred objects, practices and participants.
Any questions about participation should be directed to the Prisoner Services Sergeant with a Request for Interview form.
Alaska Native drumming and singing is available in evenings four (4) days week. Consult SCCC Club Room Use Schedule on
the Program Notice Bulletin Board in the Education Hallway for dates and times.
Hobby Craft
Hobby Craft is open to all prisoners who meet the criteria. A prisoner must be housed in General Population at SCCC for a
period of six (6) months this time does not start until prisoner is off of orientation status. A prisoner must be employed. He
has to be free of guilty findings in a high moderate or lower infraction for a period of six months and a major infraction for a
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period of twelve (12) months. A prisoner must not have an Individual Determination Restriction for “No Hobby Craft.” See
Individual Determination Restriction (IDR) for more details
There is limited space so there is a waiting list for Hobby Shop. Prisoners who meet the criteria can fill out a Hobby Shop
Application Form SCCC 815.04D. This form is located in the form holder by the Property Door in the Education Hallway.
Submit the form in the job service box by the Property Door. This form covers the type of craft the prisoner wishes to work on
as well as an agreement to abide by all the rules in Hobby Craft. Once it has been determined that a prisoner meets the
guidelines he will be put on a waiting list.
Once given access to the Hobby Craft area, prisoners must read and sign the Hobby Shop Rules and Regulations. Prisoner’s
IDs will be placed on the appropriate board when entering the shop. All prisoners entering the Hobby Shop will wear
appropriate clothing for working near machinery (i.e. no shorts or sleeveless shirts). Prisoners will not make repairs on
prisoner’s personal property. Prisoners will not bring Hobby Shop material(s) out of the area.
Violations of Hobby Craft rules can result in disciplinary action and suspension and/or expulsion from the Hobby Shop.
Education
Access to the Education Program is a privilege. Prisoners may be suspended or removed from the Education Program for
violation of program rules in accordance with P&P 808.04 Removal from Rehabilitation Programs.
The Education Department has a variety of programs to meet the educational needs of the prisoners at Spring Creek
Correctional Center. For prisoners who are uncertain about what they would like to do or what courses to take, education
personnel will work with the prisoner to find out his needs, interests, experience and educational background.
Prisoners who have not received their high school diploma can participate in the ABE (Adult Basic Education) and GED
programs. GED tutors are available to assistant prisoners who feel they need it.
Prisoners, considering attending college, should contact the Education Department to get forms or information about colleges or
courses.
Quarterly courses may be offered in first aid, parenting, English as a second language, criminal attitudes, pre-release, and a
variety of other vocational and academic courses. The dates and times for sign-up will be posted and announced.
Mental Health will periodically offer an aggression management course. Prisoners interested in the class should submit a
Request for Interview form to the Mental Health Staff. It will be verified the prisoner meets the minimum criteria before they will
be scheduled for program.
The Education Department has a Computer Lab available for educational purposes. Individualized computer classes through
University of Alaska-Anchorage (UAA) are available. Prisoners are prohibited from working on personal or legal work on the
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computers. Computer program discs may not be brought into or taken from the computer lab. Prisoners may not bring in
personal electronic devices into the computer lab. Prisoners found not following the rules or abusing the privileges will receive
an Individual Determination Restriction and possibly disciplinary action. See Individual Determination Restriction (IDR) for more
details.
The Education Department offers a limited but expanding vocational program. Currently, any enrollment into any apprenticeship
program and/or short-term vocational program requires proof of a GED or High School Diploma, and a commitment to
completing the Pre-Release Program within eighteen (18) months of the prisoner’s release date. To participate in the U.S.
Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Programs a prisoner must be employed in the area of the specific apprenticeship. One
apprenticeship program will result in a USDOL Apprentice Certificate for Cook Any Industry; the other in a certificate in Building
Maintenance and Repairer.
There is Vocational Education Area in development. There will be announcements made as the program starts and develops
which include classes offered and criteria for enrollment into the program.
Prisoner Employment
Prisoner employment is available and encouraged by the Institution, and may be required if the prisoner wants to own a
television or other entertainment electronics, as Alaska Statute 33.30.015(d) (1-4).
Job Application forms SCCC 812.01C are available in the modules.
Prisoners may submit a Job Application form checking all areas for which they wish to be considered for employment and listing
their qualifications. After the form is completed, the prisoner needs to submit in the locked wooden mail box in the prisoner’s
modules. Unemployed prisoners may request to be placed on as many job lists as desired.
The prisoner’s name will be placed on the work register(s) list. Only one application will be considered at one time, if a
prisoner submits another application he will be put at the bottom of the list. When a job becomes open, the Job Services
Officer will offer the prisoner at the top of the list the job. Specialized prisoner jobs such as maintenance or community worker,
require specific skills, custody level, disciplinary history and/or minimum release date. These jobs will be picked by meeting job
qualifications and previous prisoner behavior.
When a prisoner is offered a job he can refuse or accept it. If the prisoner refuses the job his name will be removed from all
job lists. The prisoner will have to submit a new Job Application form to be placed back on a work register list.
Employed prisoners may only submit a job application for one other job register. The requesting prisoner must attach a Request
for Interview form, stating the prisoner’s current job, to the Job Application.
Occasionally there will be specialized prisoner jobs that take specific qualifications. These jobs will be filled by staff need and
not the date of submission of the Job Application form.
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After a prisoner has received employment he will not be allowed in his work area except during scheduled work hours, unless
ordered by his Supervisor due to special circumstances. If a prisoner is unable to report to work due to an illness, he will show
up to work and request to be seen by Medical to receive a work release form. This form must be turned into the job
supervisor. A prisoner not reporting to work because of an illness is required to report to medical for a work waiver. The
prisoner must give his supervisor a copy of the waiver.
Payday will be the 5
th
of every month. If a prisoner notices any discrepancy in pay he must submit a Request for Interview form
to the Job Service Officer stating the issue. This must be done within thirty (30) days of the prisoner receiving his pay.
Prisoners may not swap or trade jobs or hours in their department without permission from their Supervisor. Prisoners who
swap jobs or hours without permission will be terminated. Prisoners are required to give five days notice before quitting a job.
If the prisoner does not give five days notice or is fired from his job he can not submit a new job application for thirty (30)
days. Failure to appear for scheduled work is considered quitting without notice. If a prisoner quits without notice he can still
be ordered to finish the day’s work. If he refuses to finish the scheduled day disciplinary action can be initiated.
Prisoners will be terminated from employment for any violation of rules or policies that are directly related to their employment.
Any occurrence or circumstances that result in a prisoner being placed in segregation will result in job termination and removal
of the prisoner’s name from all job registers. Should an individual be released from segregation in a timely manner with no
Disciplinary Board pending and a finding of “no fault” the prisoner may request, in a completed job application within 5 working
days of release from House I, a review to be considered for placement at the top of the hiring register of the job vacated upon
their placement in House 1. The Prisoner Services Sergeant will review it on a case by case basis.
HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Prisoner Medical Rights
Prisoners have the right to refuse medical, psychological or psychiatric treatment (except when the prisoners’ medical condition
or public health concerns require immediate intervention or when a physician determines that the prisoner lacks the capacity to
give consent.
Prisoners have the same general rights as any other Alaska citizen concerning examinations, treatments and procedures
governed by Informed Consent. However, at the discretion of the health care provider, Informed Consent is not used in certain
circumstances i.e. an emergency which requires immediate medical intervention for the prisoner’s safety, emergency care if the
prisoner cannot understand the information given, or public health matters, like communicable disease treatment.
When a prisoner chooses to refuse treatment, an Informed Waiver of Medical Treatment form 807.08B must be completed by
the prisoner at the Medical Department. A member of the Medical/Dental staff will witness the prisoner’s signature by signing
the form in the space provided.
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Medical Care
If a prisoner is having a medical emergency, he should immediately tell a staff member.
All routine medical will be handled by nursing staff. A Physician’s Assistant is scheduled Monday through Friday for routine
medical issues. A Physician’s clinic is scheduled at least one day per week to conduct examinations for those referred by the
health care staff. Prisoners requesting to be seen are scheduled Monday thru Friday and on an emergency basis on weekends.
The Medical List is located in the House II and House III Modules and on the Medical door. It is the responsibility of the
prisoner who put in a Request for Interview to check the list.
If a prisoner has questions for Medical staff or desires to be seen by medical he must submit a pink Request for Interview form
in the wooden boxes in the module. A nurse will review the request and answer the Request for Interview or place the
prisoner’s name on the Spring Creek Medical Department List. Nursing staff are not available to answer questions while they
are performing the normal duties.
All prescription medication must be approved by institutional medical Physician’s Assistant or Doctor. Nursing staff cannot
prescribe medication.
There are different methods prescribed medication is administrated. Each method requires the prisoner to bring his prisoner
identification card to receive the prescription items.
Med line is a schedule time at which routine prescribed medication is dispensed to prisoners from a medication cart. Med line
is scheduled everyday of the week three times a day (Refer to Daily Schedule for times, Attachment B). General Population
prisoner receive the medication in their modules. Prisoners will be required to show a Correctional Officer the inside of their
mouth and under their tongue after taking medication during Med line. Prisoners who do not comply with this directive shall face
disciplinary action and may be placed into segregation
Prisoners who do not take mandatory medication and do not show up at their scheduled Med line time will not be called nor will
they receive their medication. Prisoners who take mandatory medication and do not appear at their schedule Med line time can
face disciplinary action and possibly segregation for noncompliance. Medical questions will not be answered during pill line. If a
prisoner has a question he must submit a pink Request for Interview to the medical department.
Prisoners can be prescribed a Pro Re Nata (PRN) medication i.e. for migraines or asthma. This medication is not a scheduled
medication, but would be dispensed as needed at a prisoner’s request by available nursing staff.
Keep on Person (KOP) medication is prescribed medication, properly labeled Blister Pack/Card(s) of medication and/or
medical supplies dispensed to a prisoner to keep in his cell. Prisoners will receive this medication on Wednesdays and
Saturdays at the afternoon Med Line. Prisoners must wait in their module Med Line and bring their Identification. All prescribed
medication must remain in the original prescription contained with labels intact at all times. If a prisoner is found with a
medication that is not labeled according to standards with his name on the label, the prisoner will be subject to disciplinary
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action for possession of contraband. If you need a refill for your prescription remove the small sticker from your card and attach
it to the Pharmacy form available in your module.
Medications and vitamins are sold in the SCCC Store may be kept in a prisoner’s cell but not kept on person. Medication and
vitamins will be kept in the original container. Prisoners who fail to follow this rule may face disciplinary action.
Any medical equipment (for example a knee brace or C-Pap machine) that is counted on a prisoner’s property list will be
distributed during property line. A prisoner’s name will be on the property list. The prisoner is required to bring their prisoner
identification card and the appropriate pink card to the property line before their equipment will be issued.
Dental Care
Dental staff is available at least two days every two weeks. Prisoners scheduled for dental will be notified by staff on the day of
their appointment.
Eye Care
The optometrist is scheduled approximately every four months. If a prisoner wishes to have an eye exam he must submit a
pink Request for Interview form stating the need for an eye exam.
If a prisoner has a current eye exam (within one year) they are allowed to purchase at their expense a pair of eye glasses
through medical. No contact lenses will be approved. Prisoners may request to have family members send in their prescription
eyeglasses. A Request for Interview form must be submitted to the Prisoner Services Sergeant requesting approval for the
glasses to be mailed in. Any prescription glasses mailed in without prior approval will be returned at the prisoner’s expense.
When approved prescription eye glasses are received (whether through the optometrist, prisoner order, or prisoner family
member) they will be issued by the Property Department. The prisoner name will be put on the property list posted in APS and
Housing Units. The glasses can only be picked up during property line with a SCCC prisoner identification card.
Costs
Prisoners seen will be charged a co-payment fee of five dollars ($5.00) for medical and dental services. For more specific
information about charges for medical services please review Policy and Procedure 807.07 Prisoner Responsibility for Health
Care. If prisoner disputes a charge for health care services, he must submit a written appeal to the Institutional Health Care
Officer (IHC) within three working days of receiving the notice of deduction. The prisoner must explain the reason why the
charges are incorrect. The IHC officer will respond with a written decision. This decision may appealed by the prisoner in
writing within seven working days to the Director of Institutions. The decision of the Director is the final decision of the
Department. Prisoners can not file a grievance about co-payment fees.
Mental Health Services
Spring Creek Correctional Center has Mental Health Clinicians available for monitoring and supervising acutely and chronically
mentally ill prisoners. They also provide services to the general population, specifically cognitive thinking errors, Anger
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Management Group Treatment, Values Clarification, and crisis intervention. Limited short term individual therapy is available on
an individually determined basis. The Mental Health staff can be contacted via a Request for Interview form.
If at any time you are having suicidal or self-destructive thoughts/feelings contact a staff member immediately!
Prisoner Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Sexual assault is a crime of power and control, not a crime of pleasure and passion. Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual
contact. Sexual assault does not discriminate; it crosses all gender, race, age and social-economic barriers. Sexual assault is
not “caused by” or “brought on by” the victim; it is the sole responsibility of the person who harmed. The Prisoner Rape
Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003 is a federal law established to support the elimination and prevention of sexual assault/sexual
misconduct in correctional systems. PREA address both prisoner-to-prisoner sexual assault and staff-to-prisoner sexual assault.
If you would like to know more about the Prisoner Rape Elimination Act, the information can be found in both prison law
libraries.
Spring Creek Correctional Center fully supports the guidelines set forth in this law and remains committed to a zero-tolerance
policy against sexual violence. Alaska Department of Corrections Policies and Procedures strictly prohibit forced, coerced or
consensual sexual activity between prisoners or between prisoners and staff. Forced or coerced sexual behavior is a criminal
act. SCCC will immediately respond to allegations and fully investigate reported incidents. If the allegations are found to be
substantiated disciplinary action will be initiated and the incident will be referred to the Alaska State Troopers (AST) for
investigation and prosecution to ensure the perpetrator faces the full consequences for his/her criminal act.
Avoiding Sexual Assault
Steps to help prevent becoming a victim:
Be direct and firm if others ask you to do something you don’t want to do. Do not give mixed messages to other
prisoners regarding your wishes for sexual activity.
Do not accept an offer from another prisoner to be your protector. Victims are selected by stronger prisoners seeking
out those that appear weaker. Be aware of your body language and carry yourself in a confident manner at all times.
Do not permit your emotions (fear/anxiety) to be obvious to others.
Never get into debt or accept gifts and favors from another prisoner. Prisoners who are physically stronger and/or
possess commissary, store or other property items may attempt to use their strength or possessions to gain advantage
over other prisoners in the forms of gifts, loans, or trade. Remember most gifts or favors come with strings attached to
them. If a prisoner becomes indebted and unable to repay the loan or gift he may become victimized, physically
attacked and/or sexually assaulted.
Never share personal information such as family relationships, sexual experiences or financial status with other
prisoners; this could later be used against you.
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Avoid purchasing large amounts of commissary or store or giving the impression you have money available to you.
You may be strong-armed or approached to pay for protection, etcetera.
Be alert! Do not use contraband substances such as drugs or alcohol; these can weaken your ability to stay alert and
make good judgments.
Choose your associates wisely. Look for people who are involved in positive activities like educational programs,
psychology groups, or religious services. Get involved in these activities yourself.
Trust your instincts. If you sense that a situation may be dangerous, it probably is. If you fear for your safety,
report your concerns to staff.
Victim of Sexual Assault
If you’re a victim of a sexual assault or any kind of sexual coercion, you are not at fault. No one has a right to pressure or
force you to engage in any sexual act. You should report it immediately to staff, who will offer you immediate protection from
the assailant, and will refer you for a medical examination and clinical assessment. If you feel you can not report it to a staff
member you also have the option of reporting the misconduct or threats in writing to the Assistant Superintendent by placing a
Request for Interview form marked confidential in a Grievance Box.
To report it directly to the Alaska State Troopers, you by placing a letter and stamped envelope in a Grievance Box. Finally,
you have the option of contacting a family or friend and have them report it to the Alaska State Troopers for you. The contact
information is
Alaska State Troopers
Crown Point Post
PO Box 43
Moose Pass, Alaska
99361
907-288-3346
However, any delay in reporting an incident will make investigating the incident far more difficult. The longer you wait, the more
difficult it is to obtain the evidence necessary for a criminal and/or administrative investigation. You do not have to name the
assailant(s) in order to receive assistance, but specific information may make it easier for staff to know how best to respond.
If your report to a staff member you will be asked to see medical. The medical care is for the purpose of treating injuries and
keeping you healthy. You may have serious injuries that you are not aware of, and any sexual contact can expose you to
sexually transmitted diseases. Medical information gathered during treatment is confidential and can not be released unless you
grant permission.
If you are victimized do not remove evidence
Don’t Shower
Don’t Use the restroom
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Don’t Remove or Wash your Clothes
Don’t Brush your teeth
It is critical you allow staff and/or medical professionals to collect as much evidence as possible. You will be asked to
consent to a sexual assault exam by a qualified health care professional. Your consent is needed for this type of exam. An
offender victim representative (chaplain or mental health clinician) may be requested at the time of the collection of evidence to
counsel and provide any other support.
Later on, seek the support of a trusted friend, family member, mental health staff or chaplain. The days ahead can be traumatic
and it helps to have people who support you.
If your are released from incarceration Standing Together Against Rape (STAR) provides crisis intervention, education and
advocacy services to victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse, and their families. Callers can obtain information regarding
reporting options, healthcare referrals, support and information on a variety of recovery topics. Most importantly, callers can
speak confidentially and anonymously about the violence they have experienced. Both primary and secondary victims call the
crisis line as well as medical and other social service professionals. The STAR statewide crisis line is 1-800-478-8999.
PRISONER COMMUNICATION
Mail
Prisoners are not allowed to have mail drops or outside Post Office Boxes.
All mail must have correct postage affixed at the time it is placed in the mailbox. It is a violation of federal statute to reuse a
stamp. Stamps can be ordered using the Commissary Form on Thursday night.
A prisoner that has to mail an oversized letter, out of country letter, or special request, such as a return receipt, can attach a
commissary slip to the addressed letter for postage.
Indigent prisoners may mail, at the Department’s expense, up to five pieces of mail per week, legal or otherwise, weighing up to
two pound each. (See Indigent Prisoner for the definition of an indigent prisoner) Each piece of mail must have a Commissary
Request form 302.11A filled out and attached to the letter. Indigent mail needs to be written in the comment section of the
form. The Superintendent may consider requests of heavier pieces of privileged mail on a case by case basis. Prisoners may
not use indigent mail to ship out excess property.
All outgoing prisoner mail will have the institutional return address for prisoners marked clearly on the envelope. Letters that are
not marked this way will be returned to the prisoner.
Prisoner’s Name, Prisoner’s Number
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Spring Creek Correctional Center
3600 Betty Cato
Seward, Alaska 99664
The prisoners must place General and Prisoner to Prisoner mail unsealed into the locked module mailboxes.
Privilege mail will be taken to the Housing Unit’s office. An officer will verify the letter is going to the addressee. The officer
will seal the letter date and sign their name on the back of the letter, and drop it off in the privilege mail box in the office. All
out going mail is collected nightly following lockdown.
General and Prisoner to Prisoner incoming mail will be delivered after the 1810 count clears everyday, excluding Saturday,
Sunday, and federal Holidays, in the prisoner’s module. Prisoners will only be delivered mail addressed to them. Prisoners
cannot pick up other prisoners’ mail to deliver to them.
When a prisoner has privileged mail he will be notified by a staff member. The privilege mail will be picked up at the Housing
Unit’s office. The officer will open the privileged mail in front of the prisoner and look for contraband. If no contraband is found
the prisoner will sign Mail & Distribution Tracking Sheet SCCC 810.03E and receive the letter.
Prohibited Mail
Prisoners may not use the mail system to engage in a business, or to participate in games of chance, such as contests,
sweepstakes, lotteries, etc. Prisoners can not enter into contracts, i.e. buy now pay later magazine subscriptions. Maps,
especially of Alaska, will be determined on a case by case basis if they will be allowed in the institution.
The Department shall prohibit any mail that:
1. Contains plans or threats of physical harm or other criminal activity;
2. Contains contraband, plans for sending contraband into or out of the institution, or indicates prohibited under 22
AAC 05.400, Prohibited Conduct For Prisoners;
3. Is written in a code that the reader cannot understand;
4. Show frontal nudity. Frontal nudity includes either the exposed female breast(s) and/or the genitalia area of
either gender;
5. Solicits gifts, money, credit or contractual purchases without approval of the Superintendent or designee;
6. Contains information that, if communicated, would create a risk of mental or physical harm to a person;
7. Contains material that could reasonably be expected to aid an escape, or incite or encourage any form of
violence;
8. Contains audio or video tapes;
9. Is a violation of a Court order; or
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10. Has been banned for good reason following an individualized determination by the Department, (e.g., the
intended recipient is a victim who has requested no contact with the prisoner or is a minor whose guardian has
requested no contact with the prisoner).
Note: The Department also may restrict certain publications, musical compact discs or electronic games.
Additionally, Spring Creek Correctional Center will prohibit any incoming mail which contains items not authorized for retention by
the prisoner, or:
1. The mail contains loose postage stamps, pre-stamped envelopes, stickers in/on the envelope, and any non-
paper material;
2. The mail contains laminated or homemade items, i.e., cards;
3. The mail contains altered magazines, books or newspapers;
4. The mail contains items not ordered or processed through normal facility channels;
5. The mail contains white out, perfume, lipstick or other unidentified materials;
6. The envelope or package does not display a proper return address;
7. The mail contains or solicits gifts, money, credit or contractual purchases without the written approval of the
Superintendent; or
8. The parcel uses a padded envelope or contains bubble pack.
All prohibited mail will be handled as outlined in SCCC 810.03 Prisoner Mail, Publications, and Packages. All non-acceptable
mail that has a return address will be returned to the sender if possible. The prisoner will receive from SCCC 810.03G (Notice
of Mail returned to Sender (Non-Acceptable Mail)) notifying the prisoner he received non-acceptable mail and that it was
returned to the sender. Mail without a return address or mail that cannot be returned to the sender can be disposed of or
forwarded at the prisoner’s expense. Options for Disbursement of Non-Acceptable mail are outlined on form SCCC 810.03C
(Notice of Non-Acceptable Mail or Parcel). Prisoners will have three (3) days to respond to the Non-Acceptable mail notice.
Prisoners will receive a copy of the Notice of Non-Acceptable Mail or Parcel form SCCC 810.03C stating the reason the mail
was rejected. The prisoner will also sign the Mail & Distribution Tracking Sheet form SCCC 810.03E to verify he received a
copy. The prisoner will sign the original Notice Non-Acceptable Mail form communicating what he would like done with the mail.
If no response is given in the time frame the letter will be disposed of.
Written Communication with Staff
When prisoners communicate with SCCC staff members in written form they will utilize only DOC or Institutional approved forms.
Prisoners must place their first and last name, housing module designation and prisoner number on all forms leaving the module.
Responses may be delayed if this information is not included. All communication with staff will be placed in the wooden locked
boxes in each module. Segregation prisoners will drop off the forms when they are out for things such as recreation and
shower. Special trips just for dropping off forms will not happen.
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Any communication that contains profanity, vulgarity or statements that are intended to be insulting and/or degrading will be
returned unanswered and may result in disciplinary action.
It is important that prisoners follow the appropriate procedures to make requests, file complaints, or grievances. Chain of
command requires that you deal with the staff at the most immediate level of contact capable of resolving the issue. As an
example of following the chain of command, there may be a problem with the air temperature in your cell. Instead of writing a
complaint to the Superintendent, Director of Institutions or Commissioner of Department of Corrections, you should first:
1. Contact an officer working in your housing module to submit a work order: if no resolution;
3. Contact the House Sergeant using a Request for Interview form: if no resolution;
4. Feel free to follow the grievance procedure discussed in a later chapter of this handbook.
A prisoner found to abuse the grievance system may be subjected to both a restriction on filing Request for Interview forms
and/or disciplinary action.
Telephone
Each general population module has three telephones to be shared equally by all. Telephone calls will be collect using the
automated system in place. Prisoners are assigned pin numbers to use the telephones. If a prisoner forgets his pin number he
can request it from his module officer.
A person who wants to receive telephone calls from a SCCC prisoner must have a Securitas account. To set up an account
can call Securitas at 1-800-844-6591. If a person already has an account it stays active as long as that person keeps the
account update with payments. Prisoners can not set up accounts for a telephone number.
The phones are accessible in the modules daily, excluding lockdown times. Prisoners should limit their telephone calls to thirty
minutes, allowing other prisoners access to the telephones. Telephone call times can be extended if there are no other
prisoners waiting to make a call.
Module phones may be used to place calls to an attorney. These calls will not be recorded if the prisoner’s attorney’s phone
number has been listed with the Security department. To verify the telephone number has been already listed submit a Request
for Interview form to the Security Sergeant.
SCCC may limit, monitor, and record prisoners’ telephone calls to preserve security and order in the institution and to protect the
public. Abuse or illegal use of telephone privileges, such as making intimidating, obscene, harassing, or threatening phone calls,
may result in restriction or loss of telephone privileges, and/or disciplinary, civil or criminal actions. Any Court order or condition
of probation/parole restricting contact with an individual or class of individuals will be honored. The only authorized numbers to
be accessed must be to a stationary physical location, not an electronic location.
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Except as specifically authorized by the Superintendent (e.g., telephonic Court or administrative agency hearing where the judge
or hearing officer authorizes the prisoner to participate telephonically from prison), any call that directly or indirectly uses one of
these following features will be prohibited; three-way calls, call-forwarding, collect long-distance calls made through an operator
rather than through the automated phone system in place, calls to toll-free numbers, calls to numbers which special or additional
charges apply (i.e. 900 #s), calls using calling cards or personal identification numbers, or calls billed to credit cards or third
parties, wireless connections (such as cell phones), as well as variable, fixed or remote call forwarding. Prisoners are not to
use any form of voice mail, recorded messages, nor deliver messages for other prisoners.
An Individual Determination Restriction (IDR) for loss of personal telephone privileges will be determined by the Superintendent
or designee. An Individualized Determination Restriction will be in place when reasonable grounds exist to believe that the
prisoner’s telephone use threatens the facility security, the safety of a person, the protection of the public, or other actions that
constitutes telephone abuse. See Individual Determination Restriction (IDR) for more details.
Prisoners whose telephone access has been limited or suspended will be allowed telephone calls to an attorney, the Courts for
scheduled hearings, and the Ombudsman’s Office.
The telephones are subject to be turned “off” automatically, at the discretion of the Superintendent or his designee, for
security purposes.
Accommodations will be made to ensure access to telephone communication by disabled prisoners. Upon request,
Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TTD) or similar equipment will be made available to prisoners with hearing/speech
disabilities.
Time and charges calls must be submitted on a Request for Interview form to the Assistant Superintendent. The request must
contain: The area code, phone number, what the issue or reason is for the call, and must have a commissary request attached
to the Request for Interview form. Each of these requests will be approved or denied on a case by case basis. All calls must
be justified. Time and charges calls will only be allowed if funds are available on the prisoner’s OTA account. These time and
charges calls are not routinely approved.
Prisoner-to-prisoner calls are prohibited, unless the other prisoner is an immediate family member and the call has been
approved by the Assistant Superintendent.
It is not SCCC’s policy to accept incoming messages for prisoners, except under exceptional circumstances, such as an
immediate family member’s medical emergency or death in the family. The family member’s condition must be verified by a law
enforcement agency, hospital, coroner, or funeral home.
Visiting Information
SCCC encourages prisoner visitation because strong family and community ties increase the likelihood of a prisoner’s success
after release. It is the prisoner’s and visitors responsibility to conduct themselves properly during visits, not to accept or pass
contraband, and not violate the law or visiting regulations. Visitation for a prisoner’s visitor(s) is a privilege, not a right. The
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violation of visiting rules by a prisoner and/or his visitor(s) may result in the temporary or permanent loss of visiting privileges
for the visitor(s) and could result in visiting restrictions and/or disciplinary actions for the prisoner and/or criminal charges for
the prisoner and visitor(s).
This is a general overview of visiting at SCCC. For more detailed information about SCCC visiting procedures refer to Standard
Operating Procedure (SOP) SCCC 810.02 Visitation.
Family and friends of a prisoner must be approved before they will be placed on an offender’s visiting list. Per Policy and
Procedure 810.02 Visitation SCCC will maintain a list of approved visitors for each prisoner. Prisoners may have a maximum
of ten approved visitors (not to include minor children) on their visitation list. Exceptions may be made by the Superintendent or
designee on a case-by-case basis.
A prisoner may request an addition or deletion to their approved visitation list during the months of July and December. A
person shall be approved for only one prisoner’s visitation list; the only exception will be a person who is an immediate family
member of both prisoners, or with the approval of the Superintendent.
To obtain approval to visit an offender, a potential visitor must complete a visitation application form, even if the visitor has been
previously approved to be on another SCCC offender’s list.
Applications are processed, reviewed and either approved or denied by the Superintendent or designee. This process can take
from seven days to six weeks. A criminal history check is done on all prospective visitors.
Potential visitors must submit a completely filled out Adult Visitor’s Application or Minor’s Visitor Application. These applications
must be filled out for each prisoner a visitor wants to see. Both applications must include: date of birth, social security number,
relationship, complete mailing and physical address, and home telephone number. Adult Visitor Applications also need driver’s
license or identification number and state of issue. Court emancipated minors, including spouses, will be approved for visitation
in the same manner as adult visitors.
Minor Applications must have the parent or guardian’s signature notarized. If one section is not filled out there must be an
explanation of why. All incomplete Visitors’ Application forms will be denied and the prisoner notified why it was denied.
A minor visitor, person under the age of 18, must be accompanied by an approved visiting parent or legal guardian. A minor
who is an immediate family member of the prisoner may be brought in by an approved adult visitor who is an immediate family
member. An order of the court prohibiting a prisoner from visitation with a minor during probation applies during incarceration.
Potential visitors who are presently on felony or supervised probation or parole must obtain written approval from their Probation
Officer prior to being approved for visiting. Permission for this type of visit is not routinely granted.
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When a Visitor’s Application form is processed and approved, staff will mail to the prospective visitor a Visiting Authorization
letter along with a copy of Visiting Rules and Hours. The prospective visitor will have three weeks to sign and return the
Visiting Authorization letter. If the letter is received back in the allowable time period, the prisoner will be notified of the visitor’s
addition to their visitor’s list. If however, the “Visiting Authorization letter” is not returned within the allowable time period or
returned by the U.S. Post Office as “undeliverable”, the visitor will be denied and the prisoner will be notified.
Special visits are visits that take place out of the scheduled time for visiting and must be arranged by the prisoner in advance
through the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent. Visitors will still have to be approved for these visits to be granted.
These visits will only be granted for exceptional cause such as in the case where approved visitor(s) will be traveling an
extended distance, i.e. a bush community or from out of State.
When the prisoner is expecting a visit from an approved visitor of this type and wants an extended visit, preapproval should be
requested with a Request for Interview form to the Assistant Superintendent at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the desired
visit.
A prisoner may loose his contact visiting privileges at the discretion of the Superintendent or designee for violation or attempted
violation of any state or federal law, Alaska Administration Code or any Policy and Procedure, SOP, memoranda, or failure to
follow staff instructions.
Any prisoner that receives a positive urinalysis test for illegal controlled substances or refuses or fails to provide a specimen for
urinalysis testing, or found to be in possession of illegal controlled substances or drug paraphernalia, to include tobacco
products, will be identified as a security risk and will be placed on an Individual Determination Restriction (IDR) for secure
visiting. See Individual Determination Restrictions (IDR) for details.
Periodically there will be scheduled prisoner functions, i.e. banquets. Prisoners must be an active club member of the
participating club and preapproved to participate in the function. Visitors must be on the prisoner’s active visiting list to visit
during the function. A prisoner with a secure visiting only IDR or court mandated order that is applicable may not participate in
a banquet even if a current club member.
Any general or segregation visiting that takes place during these functions will have to be requested by the prisoner and have to
be preapproved by the Superintendent. The schedule for these functions is found at prisoner’s module bulletin board and the
SCCC store bulletin board across from the SCCC store.
SCCC Visiting Rules
All prisoners and visitors must abide by the facility rules, the Policy 810.02, Standard Operating Procedure SCCC 810.02, and
instructions of staff members. Prisoners and visitors will follow all instructions of staff promptly. The supervising staff member
has the discretion to terminate a visit for any disturbance. During an emergency or disturbance, we may ask that all visitors
leave the facility immediately.
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SCCC will not tolerate disrespect or aggressive behavior to include loud, threatening, abusive, or profane language; verbal or
physical altercations towards staff members, prisoners, or visitors; or improper use or abuse of state property. Offenders and
visitors may not visit with other offenders or their visitors, unless it is an approved prisoner function.
All prisoners will be pat searched before they can enter the visiting area. Prisoners will go to the APS gym and report to the
Operations office at the APS building after being notified of a visit. Only prisoners appropriately attired will be allowed to visit.
Prisoners will wear state yellow top and pants, underwear, socks, and shoes. Prisoners are not allowed to wear sweatshirts,
sweatpants, or shorts under their yellow state clothing. No shower showers or slippers will be allowed in visiting. Prisoners may
wear an undershirt but it will have to be tucked into their pants. Prisoners are permitted to wear one religious medallion with
necklace and a wedding ring in visiting. No watches allowed. All prisoners will bring their state identification to visiting and give
it to the Visiting Control room officer.
All visitors, their personal possessions and vehicles are subject to physical search by staff and electronic metal detection
devices, while on Department property. Religious wear will be removed, searched, cleared by staff, and then returned to the
visitor for retention during visiting. All visitors under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to visit. If someone
is with a person under the influence, they will also have to leave the premises. Visiting privileges will be suspended or revoked
for disruptive behavior or violation of visiting rules.
It is a crime to promote or introduce contraband into a correctional facility and punishable by up to five (5) years imprisonment
and $50,000 fine (AS 11.56.375). Contraband includes anything that the visitor or prisoner exchanges without the
Superintendent's approval.
During contact visiting, visitors and prisoners are limited to a brief embrace (i.e., 4-5 seconds in length) upon the beginning and
end of the visit. Holding hands or any other physical contact during a contact visit will be cause for termination of the visit.
Prisoners and their visitors are to remain in their assigned seating during their visit. All chairs will be spaced apart and may not
be moved from their position. During special functions visitors are allowed to move around but all other SCCC visiting rules on
physical contact and behavior will be abided by.
Children must be kept under supervision by a responsible adult while on facility grounds. Escorting parents/guardians must
monitor their children’s behavior and provide appropriate control of their children. Unruly children may be cause for termination
of the visit. Corporal punishment, generally defined as any measure intended to be injurious to an individual, is prohibited
during visits. Verbal corrections and time-outs are the only allowable forms of discipline during visits. Children will not sit on a
prisoner’s lap. The contact visiting room play area is equipped with toys and television and videos for visitor’s children only.
No adult visitors or prisoners are to watch television. Children will remain with their parents/guardians unless escorted by
their parent to the play area. When children leave the play area they will be escorted by their parents back to their assigned
seating. There will be no running or throwing or objects in the visiting area.
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No prisoners or visitors can leave the visiting room then return except for approved restroom procedures or an administrative
need.
Visitors who wish to use the restroom must notify the Visiting Control room officer. When a guardian visitor goes upstairs to use
the restroom their minor children must accompany them upstairs. When prisoners need to use the restroom the visitors will be
escorted upstairs, and not escorted downstairs until the prisoner reenters the visiting area. Visitors must be re-cleared through
the metal detector and may be pat searched before they will be escorted downstairs. If there is less than thirty minutes of
scheduled time left for visiting visitors will not be escorted back downstairs, and the visit will be ended. Once a visitor has left
the lobby area, he/she will be viewed as terminating their visit and will not be allowed to return until the next appropriate visiting
period.
Undue delay in leaving the prisoner visiting area after visiting has ended will lead to suspension or revocation of visiting
privileges. Offenders and their visitors will cleanup their assigned area at the end of the visit. All prisoners who have physical
access to a visitor will be strip searched after their visit has been completed.
If the visiting area reaches capacity, staff will first ask for volunteers willing to end their visit early. If no one volunteers, the
staff will end visits based on length of visit and distance traveled.
Visitors are not allowed to bring cameras in the facility. Prisoner photographers are available upon request and with approval
during contact visiting. These photographs will be paid for by the prisoner.
The Institution may, with cause, restrict a prisoner’s contact visiting. Secure visitation area prohibits physical contact.
Conversations in the secure booth are recorded. Secure visiting is on a first come, first serve basis and may not be reserved in
advanced.
Prisoners housed in the segregated housing have more limited visiting times and space then General Population prisoners. (See
approved visiting hours) Prisoners in punitive segregation will only be allowed a one hour secure visit with immediate family
member.
Visitor Questions and SCCC Contact Information
For visitors with requests for directions or in need of answers to questions about visiting call Spring Creek Correctional Center
main telephone line at 907-224-8200 or submit in writing to
Spring Creek Correctional Center
Attention Visiting Sergeant
3600 Betty Cato Drive
Seward, AK 99664
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General Population Visiting Hours
Contact/Secure Visiting 1300 to 1600 hours 7 days a week.
Contact/Secure Visiting 1830 to 2100 hours Friday, Saturday, Sunday and State Holidays
Note: Visiting hours will be subject to change or cancellation to accommodate institutional, security, or space requirements.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Law Library
The Law Library is located in the APS Gym door # 96. The Law Library is accessible during your scheduled recreation period
of the day. A prisoner law librarian is available to assist with legal research. If the prisoner law librarian is not present, other
prisoners may not access the Law Library.
In an event of an emergency there is a light switch available by the door to notify security personal.
The most current SCCC Prisoner Handbook, Alaska Administrative Code, Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC) Policies and
Procedures (P & Ps) and Spring Creek Correctional Center Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) excluding Restricted Access
Polices are located in the SCCC Law Libraries.
Due to fire code requirements, there is a maximum of ten (10) persons, including the Librarian, allowed in the Law Library at
any one time. Because of this it is important that the Law Library be used for legal research only, socializing is not permitted.
Access “IN” and “OUT” of the Law Library will be during open movement times only. Prisoners requesting entry will be allowed
to possess no more than one manila envelope or file folder, no larger than 10” X 13”. The manila envelope or file folder will not
be thicker than one inch.
If a prisoner requires more material to do his research than will meet these requirements, a Request for Interview form will need
to be submitted to the Assistant Superintendent for permission. The Request for Interview form will be reviewed and a decision
will be issued in writing. Nothing but the prisoners’ own, current legal material will be allowed to be taken into/out of the law
library.
Requested legal materials not available through the in-house library will be obtained, if reasonably possible, for the prisoner.
Any copies of requested material, which have been made for the prisoner’s use, will remain the property of the law library.
No law library reference material will be photocopied. For legal cases all that is needed is to quote a “case” and “number”.
The courts have their own libraries to look up references.
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Prisoners who wish to review their legal compact discs (CDs) will put in a Request for Interview form into Property. In the APS
Law Library there is a computer to review the compact discs. Before a prisoner goes to the Law Library he must request the
compact discs from the Operations Office. The prisoner must return the compact discs to the Operations office immediately after
exiting the Law Library. After the discs have been reviewed they will be returned to the Property Department unless the
prisoner notifies an officer he needs to review them again. If the legal compact discs are not reviewed after one month they will
be returned to the Property Department. The prisoner will have to submit a new request for them.
The Law Library typewriters are to be used for prisoner legal work only. Letters to friends, family and businesses, Request for
Interview forms, Commissary Request forms, loan applications, schoolwork, poetry or any other use of the typewriter that is not
for legal purposes is forbidden and will result in disciplinary action. If a prisoner is unsure whether the work is legal or not, the
prisoner should contact Facility Standards Officer prior to entering the law library.
Prisoners may not remove or in any way deface or damage any computers, typewriters, books or materials from the Law Library.
Prisoner’s caught engaging in this type of behavior can be placed on an Individual Determination Restriction and will face
disciplinary action to include possible restitution for the destroyed/damaged item. See Individual Determination Restriction (IDR)
for more details.
The Effects of a Felony Conviction on a Prisoner’s Civil Rights, AS 33.30.241
A person who is convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude (listed below) is disqualified from voting and serving as a juror
until the person’s unconditional discharge. Unconditional discharge means that a defendant is released from all disability arising
under a sentence, including probation and parole.
List and Definitions of Felonies involving Moral Turpitude
Sec. 15.80.010.(9)
A “felony involving moral turpitude” includes those crimes that are immoral or wrong in themselves such as
murder, manslaughter, assault, sexual assault, sexual abuse of a minor, unlawful exploitation of a minor, robbery, extortion,
coercion, kidnapping, incest, arson, burglary, theft, forgery, criminal possession of a forgery device, offering a false instrument for
recording, scheme to defraud, falsifying business records, commercial bribe receiving, commercial bribery, bribery, receiving a
bribe, perjury, perjury by inconsistent statements, endangering the welfare of a minor, escape, promoting contraband, interference
with official proceedings, receiving a bribe by a witness or a juror, jury tampering, misconduct by a juror, tampering with physical
evidence, hindering prosecution, terroristic threatening, riot, criminal possession of explosives, unlawful furnishing of explosives,
sex trafficking, criminal mischief, misconduct involving a controlled substance or an imitation controlled substance, permitting an
escape, promoting gambling, possession of gambling records, distribution of child pornography, and possession of child
pornography;
A person convicted of a crime that constitutes a felony involving moral turpitude under state or federal law may not vote in a
state, federal, or municipal election from the date of the conviction through the date of unconditional discharge of the person.
Unconditional discharge is defined as an individual who is released from all supervision arising from a conviction and sentence,
including court, probation and parole jurisdiction.
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Pursuant to AS 15.05.030, if a prisoner was convicted for a felony involving moral turpitude, upon his unconditional discharge
from custody or supervision by the Department of Corrections, he may register to vote. An individual convicted of a felony
involving moral turpitude who is unconditionally discharged from confinement will receive written notification prior to release of the
restoration of the right to register to vote.
To learn if a prisoner meets the standard voter qualifications, he must acquire a voter registration application from the Division of
Elections or, through his voting district’s regional office.
Absentee Voting
Prisoners who qualify for absentee voting and wishes to vote in a state or federal election are responsible to follow these steps
in order to obtain and cast an absentee ballot. The Division of Elections determines whether or not a prisoner is eligible to vote.
1. Write to the Division of Elections to request an application for an absentee ballot as well as a voter registration form if
needed. The address is:
Division of Elections
Absentee and Petition Office
619 East Ship Creek Ave., Suite 329
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-1677
2. After receiving the application for an absentee ballot, it is the responsibility of the prisoner to fill out the application and
mail it to the address that is indicated.
3. After receiving the absentee ballot, it is the responsibility of the prisoner to follow all instructions, including meeting all
deadlines, in order to submit the ballot in a timely manner.
4. Mail to and from the Division of Elections is considered privileged mail, however facility staff are not required to take
steps outside normal procedure to expedite mail to the Division of Elections.
5. A prisoner who wishes to vote in a local or municipal election must write to the City Clerk to request an absentee
ballot. A prisoner who is a resident of another state must write to that State’s Secretary of State to request information
as to how to obtain an absentee ballot.
Sentence Computation
Per Department of Corrections Policy and Procedure 602.01 Time Accounting Management all sentenced prisoners must have a
time accounting record completed. The designated institutional time accounting officer is responsible for maintaining the prisoner
time accounting record at the holding institution in accordance with Policy and Procedure. The time accounting record and, if
applicable, the time accounting record continuation sheet must be maintained in the prisoner’s institutional file.
The prisoner’s time accounting record must be completed within thirty (30) days after the prisoner is sentenced on all cases
and the prisoner must be provided with a copy. If the prisoner disagrees with the sentence calculation, the prisoner and the
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Time Accountant will attempt to resolve the issue informally. A prisoner will address a Request for Interview form to the Time
Account (not his probation officer) and present the issue. If the issue cannot be resolved informally, the prisoner may use the
grievance system.
Classification Procedures
Prisoners shall be classified to the least restrictive custody level based on the assessment of behavioral risk factors, supervision
needs, rehabilitative needs, and institutional behavior. The classification process shall identify prisoners’ rehabilitative and reentry
requirements that promote public safety and provides for the responsible reformation and reintegration of offenders. Prisoners
shall be housed based on their custody level.
Regular reviews of each prisoner’s custody and rehabilitative status shall be completed, including educational activities, job
assignments, rehabilitative program participation, institutional adjustment, and reentry needs.
The Initial Classification (Form 20-700.01A) shall be completed within five (5) days of remand and shall be utilized during the
first year of incarceration for all classification actions. A reclassification review shall be held one year after the initial
classification review, yearly thereafter, six (6) months prior to release, and at any time at the discretion of the Superintendent
Classification Appeals
Appeal of Classification Action form must be placed in the blue metal Grievance boxes located in the Housing Units and APS
Gym. Once an appeal has been filed and received, a written response will generated within these time frames:
Appeal to Superintendent – response within 5 days
Appeal to Director of Institutions – response within 15 days
Appeal to the Deputy Commissioner for Operations – response within 15 days.
Working days do not apply because the appeals are picked up everyday.
If you have further questions see Policy and Procedure 760.01 Appeal Procedures
Grievance Procedures
A prisoner may file a Prisoner Grievance for any alleged action violating the Department’s regulations, statutes, policies, or
procedures stated in the SCCC General Population Prisoner Handbook that does not already have a separate appeal process.
A prisoner found to abuse the grievance system may be subjected to both a restriction on filing grievances and/or disciplinary
action.
A Prisoner Grievance form must be submitted by the prisoner within thirty (30) calendar days from the date the incident
occurred or from when the prisoner has knowledge of the incident. To begin the process a prisoner must try to informally
resolve an issue by submitting a Request for Interview form to the appropriate staff before filing a formal grievance. If the
Request for Interview form fails to resolve the problem informally, the prisoner may then submit a Prisoner Grievance form
outlining the issue in one of the blue metal Grievance boxes.
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The Prisoner Grievance form will be initially reviewed by the Facility Standards Officer. After the Prisoner Grievance form is
reviewed, it will either be screened back to the prisoner or sent on for further investigation. A screened grievance is a grievance
that is rejected or returned for correction due to content or completion deficiencies.
For more specific information refer to Policy and Procedure 808.03 Prisoner Grievance.
Grievance Appeals
Prisoners may appeal the Screened Grievance decision. The prisoner must state in writing on a Request for Interview form why
the screening is incorrect, attach it to the grievance and the screening form, and return it to the Facility Standards Officer within
two days after receiving the screening decision. Working days do not apply because the appeals are picked up everyday.
A prisoner may appeal a Facility Manager’s/Director's grievance decision. Within two days after receiving the Facility
Manager’s/Director's decision, the prisoner must complete and place a Prisoner Grievance Appeal Statement in one of the blue
metal Grievance boxes. This statement must only address the subject and relief sought in the initial grievance. No additional
information may be submitted.
A prisoner who believes a grievance was not handled consistent with policy may seek review by the Standards Administrator
after the Director renders a decision. Within twenty (20) working days after receiving the Director’s decision, the prisoner must
request a review by writing a letter not to exceed two pages and include their copy of the grievance and grievance appeal and
send it as privileged mail directly to the Standards Administrator. The review by the Standards Administrator serves as the final
administrative action of the Department on the grievance.
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INDEX
A
Abandoned Property ....................................................... 20
Absentee Voting ..............................................................34
Admission ......................................................................... 3
ADMISSION AND ORIENTATION ..................................... 3
Alaska DOC Mission Statement ......................................... 3
Alcoholics Anonymous .....................................................23
B
Books .............................................................................23
C
Cell and Common Area Searches .................................. 14
Cell and Module Inspections ............................................. 11
Cell/Living Areas ............................................................ 13
Classification Appeals ......................................................36
Classification Procedures .................................................36
Classifying Rule Infractions ................................................ 5
Clothing........................................................................... 18
Clubs ..............................................................................22
Communication ...............................................................43
Constructive Possession .................................................. 14
Consumable Items ........................................................... 19
Contraband Property ....................................................... 20
D
Day room Areas .............................................................. 15
Dental Care ..................................................................... 12
Disciplinary Appeals Process ............................................. 8
Disciplinary Hearings ......................................................... 6
Disciplinary Procedures .................................................... 5
Disruptive Prisoner Groups ................................................ 9
Drug Screening ............................................................... 15
E
Education Programs ......................................................... 21
Electronics ....................................................................... 19
Emergency Procedures .................................................... 16
Employment .................................................................... 25
Excess Property ............................................................. 20
Eye Care ........................................................................ 27
F
Facility Searches ............................................................. 18
Felony Conviction on a Prisoner’s Civil Rights ................ 34
Food Storage .................................................................. 12
G
General Administrative Information.........................34
Grievance Appeals .......................................................... 36
Grievance Boxes .............................................................. 4
Grievance Procedures ..................................................... 36
H
Health Care Services ..................................................... 40
High-Moderate Rule Infractions ......................................... 5
Hobby Craft .................................................................... 24
I
Identification Card ............................................................. 4
Indigent Prisoner............................................................... 4
Indigent Supplies ............................................................. 16
Individual Determination Restrictions (IDR) ....................... 4
Inspections (Informal)……………………………………...11
Inspections (Formal)……………………………………….11
Institution Description ........................................................ 3
Institutional Living ............................................................ 8
Introduction ....................................................................... 3
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Law Library .....................................................................34
Library .............................................................................22
Linen ............................................................................... 18
Loaning ........................................................................... 13
Lockdown ........................................................................ 15
Loss of Voting Rights ......................................................34
Low-Moderate Infractions ................................................... 6
M
Magazines .......................................................................23
Mail .................................................................................29
Major Rule Violations ........................................................ 6
Meal Service ................................................................... 12
Medical Care ...................................................................26
Medical Rights.................................................................26
Mental Health Services ....................................................27
Mental Health Treatment Module ..................................... 21
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) ....... 10
Minor Infractions ................................................................ 6
Moral Turpitude, Defination of ........................................24
N
Narcotics Anonymous ......................................................23
Native Drumming .............................................................24
Native Sweat Lodge ........................................................24
Newspapers .................................................................... 17
O
Offender Trust Account .................................................... 13
Orientation ........................................................................ 5
P
Pat-Search ...................................................................... 14
Penalties for Infractions ..................................................... 6
Personal Hygiene/Appearance ......................................... 9
Photocopying ................................................................... 13
Photograhs ...................................................................... 18
Prisoner Conduct .............................................................. 9
Prisoner Counts ............................................................... 15
Prisoner Movement .......................................................... 13
Prisoner Program Responsibilities .................................... 21
Prisoner Rape Elimination Act (PREA) ........................... 27
Prisoner Searches ........................................................... 14
Program Notice Bulletin Board ........................................ 22
Prohibited Conduct for Prisoner ........................................ 6
Prohibited Mail ................................................................ 29
Property Limits ………………………………..Attachment D
R
Recreation ...................................................................... 22
Religious Activities .......................................................... 23
Religious Objects, Searches ............................................ 14
Reprimand ........................................................................ 7
Restitution ........................................................................ 7
Restoration of Forfeited Good Time .................................. 7
Restoration of Voting Rights ........................................... 34
Right Not To Participate In Programs ............................... 21
RSAT Program……………………………………………..22
S
SAFETY, SECURITY RULES AND PROCEDURES ......... 15
SCCC Store ................................................................... 17
SCCC Contact Information………………………………..34
Searches ......................................................................... 14
Security Devices .............................................................. 16
Segregation Prisoner Property ......................................... 20
Sentence Computation .................................................... 36
Shoes .............................................................................. 18
Special Commissary ........................................................ 17
Staphylococcus Aureus (Staph) ........................................ 9
Strip Searches ................................................................. 14
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Suspended Activities.......................................................... 7
Suspended Penalties ......................................................... 7
T
Telephone ....................................................................... 31
V
Venders .......................................................................... 17
Visiting ............................................................................ 31
Visiting Hours GP ............................................................34
Visiting Rules ..................................................................34
W
Written Communication with Staff ....................................29
Attachment A
Group A – Echo & Fox
Group B – Golf & Hotel
Group C – Juliet, Lima & Mike
Sample Recreation Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Morning – C
Afternoon – A
Evening – B
2
Morning – A
Afternoon – B
Evening – C
3
Morning – B
Afternoon – C
Evening – A
4
Morning – C
Afternoon – A
Evening – B
5
Morning – A
Afternoon – B
Evening – C
6
Morning – B
Afternoon – C
Evening – A
7
Morning – C
Afternoon – A
Evening – B
8
Morning – A
Afternoon – B
Evening – C
9
Morning – B
Afternoon – C
Evening – A
10
Morning – C
Afternoon – A
Evening – B
11
Morning – A
Afternoon – B
Evening – C
12
Morning – B
Afternoon – C
Evening – A
13
Morning – C
Afternoon – A
Evening – B
14
Morning – A
Afternoon – B
Evening – C
15
Morning – B
Afternoon – C
Evening – A
16
Morning – C
Afternoon – A
Evening – B
17
Morning – A
Afternoon – B
Evening – C
18
Morning – B
Afternoon – C
Evening – A
19
Morning – C
Afternoon – A
Evening – B
20
Morning – A
Afternoon – B
Evening – C
21
Morning – B
Afternoon – C
Evening – A
22
Morning – C
Afternoon – A
Evening – B
23
Morning – A
Afternoon – B
Evening – C
24
Morning – B
Afternoon – C
Evening – A
25
Morning – C
Afternoon – A
Evening – B
26
Morning – A
Afternoon – B
Evening – C
27
Morning – B
Afternoon – C
Evening – A
28
Morning – C
Afternoon – A
Evening – B
29
Morning – A
Afternoon – B
Evening – C
30
Morning – B
Afternoon – C
Evening – A
31
Morning – C
Afternoon – A
Evening – B
DAILY SCHEDULE
Attachment B
Weekday Schedule
0245
LOCKDOWN COUNT
0330
Worker Movement
0340
End Movement
0530
LOCKDOWN COUNT
0610
LOCKDOWN COUNT
Count Clear – 10 Minute Kitchen Worker Movement.-
After Kitchen Worker Movement, 10 Minute RSAT Rec.
0650
Post 9 Pill Line, Escort only.
0750
RSAT Recall
0800
Restricted Movement / Workers, Medical, Programs
0810
End Movement
0850
Restricted Movement / Workers, Medical, Programs
0900
Open Movement - Group _____
0910
End Movement
0950
Open Movement - Group _____
1000
End Movement
1050
Recall to Units
1100
LOCKDOWN COUNT
1150
Restricted Movement / Post 9 Pill Line
1250
Restricted Movement-AFTER IN-HOUSE PILL LINE
Workers, Medical, and Programs
1300
Open Movement - Group _____
1310
End Movement
1350
Open Movement - Group _____
1400
End Movement
1450
Open Movement - Group _____
1500
End Movement
1550
Recall to Units
1600
LOCKDOWN COUNT
1630
RSAT Movement (Tue, Thu, Sat)
Echo Mod Movement (Mon, Wed, Fri)
1720
Recall to Units
1730
LOCKDOWN COUNT
1810
LOCKDOWN COUNT
(after pill line) Open Movement - Group _____
End Movement
1950
Open Movement - Group _____
2000
End Movement
2050
Recall to Units
2100
End Movement
2150
LOCKDOWN COUNT
Weekend Schedule
0245
LOCKDOWN COUNT
0530
LOCKDOWN COUNT
0610
LOCKDOWN COUNT
Count Clear – 10 Minute Kitchen Worker Movement.-
After Kitchen Worker Movement, 10 Minute RSAT Rec.
0650
Post 9 Pill Line-(Escort only).
0750
RSAT Recall
0800
Restricted Movement / Workers and Medical
0810
Open Movement - Group _____
0820
End Movement
0850
Open Movement - Group _____
0900
End Movement
0950
Recall to Units
1000
LOCKDOWN COUNT
1050
APS Kitchen Worker Egress (exit) Movement
1150
Restricted Movement / Post 9 Pill Line
1250
Restricted Movement / Workers and Medical
1300
AFTER IN-HOUSE PILL LINE Open Movement -
Group _____
1310
End Movement
1350
Open Movement - Group _____
1400
End Movement
1450
Open Movement - Group _____
1500
End Movement
1550
Recall to Units
1600
LOCKDOWN COUNT
1630
RSAT Movement (Sat Only)
1720
Recall to Units
1730
LOCKDOWN COUNT
1810
LOCKDOWN COUNT
(After Pill Line) Open Movement - Group _____
End Movement
1950
Open Movement - Group _____
2000
End Movement
2050
Recall to Units
2100
End Movement
2150
LOCKDOWN COUNT
Attachment C
PRISONER INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Phase I-Jail/Pre-Trial
All newly remanded prisoners, pre-trial detainees, segregated prisoners and those serving 365 days or
less will be considered phase I which includes the following:
1. No personal clothing.
2. Commissary limit of $25 per week.
3. Special commissary if approved by the superintendent to purchase AM/FM radio and headset.
4. Property not to exceed items listed on form 811.05 C.
5. Commissary from Jail commissary list only.
Phase II-Prison
All sentenced prisoners, 366 days or longer, that have no B or C (1, 2, 3, 7, 14, 16 or 17) guilty
findings for the proceeding 90 days are eligible for phase II. Prisoners cannot move to phase II until they
have met the 90 day criteria.
1. Personal property limited to items contained on property list 811.05 D.
2. Personal clothing as indicated on property list 811.05 D.
3. Commissary limit of $50 per week.
4. Special commissary of $250 up to 2 times annually; includes basic MP3 player.
Phase III-Prison
Prisoners may move to phase III after being at phase II for six months with no B or C (1, 2, 3, 7, 14, 16
or 17) guilty findings.
1. Personal clothing as indicated on property list 811.05D.
2. Commissary limit $75 per week.
3. Special commissary $250 up to 3 times annually; includes TV if prisoner has met the requirements
set out in AS 33.30.015 for possession.
Attachment C
Upon conviction for either a B or indicated C level infraction, prisoners will lose their electronics as
follows:
B-Level write-up: Reduce to phase I limits with loss of electronics for 180 days.
C-Level write-up: Reduce to phase I limits with loss of electronics for 90 days.
All segregated prisoners are limited to phase I criteria until released from segregation and standards
are met for movement to phase II or phase III
Prisoners are responsible to notify the identified staff member, as indicated by the Superintendent, when
their sanctions are complete.
Attachment D
SCCC GENERAL POPULATION AUTHORIZED PROPERTY LIST
Religious /Jewelry Items Limits
Item
Description
GP
Bible / Koran
One (1) Total - not each.
2
Prayer Rug
45.5” L x 26.5 “W Must have preapproval from Superintendent prior to
prayer rug being ordered.
1
Religious Head covering
Pre-approval from Chaplain or designee. Head coverings not approved
fro us in general population must remain in the chapel.
1
Faith Medallion or Pendant: /
Necklace
Metal symbol with a maximum diameter of 2 ½ inches no decorative
stones; must be on a Department-approved chain. , no heavy chains;
necklace & medal total maximum value $100.
1
Medicine Bag
Medicine bag must be approved through the chapel. Made of leather,
maximum 2 ½” in length, may not be embellished after purchase,
suspended from a leather strap.
Prayer Beads
1
Ring-wedding
No stones; maximum value allowed $100 must have proof of legal
marriage in prisoner records.
1
Watch
No designer names maximum value allowed $100.
1
Electronic Equipment Limits - *Entertainment Electronics
Item
Description
GP
AC adapter
One for each electronic device owned.
3
AM/FM Radio*
(SRF type) Clear plastic only approved vendor only
1
Battery
Commissary or approved vendor.
7
Battery Charger
Plug in only, no cords.
1
Calculator
Clear plastic only. Pocket size only; no programmable memory
capabilities; maximum value $20.
1
Compact Disks - Game
All must be pre-recorded commercial; No Parental Advisory or
Adult/Mature rated.
50
Clock
Stem wind or battery powered only; maximum size 4” overall.
1
Controllers (game)*
2
Ear Bud*
Clear plastic.
1
Fan
Clear plastic; no larger than 10” plastic blades.
1
Game System*
X-box 360 only.
1
Headphones
Clear plastic.
1
Headphone
extension cord
Not to exceed 6’ in length.
1
Lamp
Clear plastic only; plastic clamp only.
1
Attachment D
Memory Cards*
For game systems only.
2
MP3 Player*
Clear approved vendor only.
1
Surge Protector
No longer than 15’ cord.
1
Typewriter
Clear plastic only. Portable; electric or manual; no batteries allowed;
limit 2 ribbons with machine & one spare print apparatus/wheel.
1
Television*
Flat screen clear up to 15” screen. Phase III only
1
Television remote*
Prisoner must own television. Remotes stay in cell.
1
Y adapter
1
Recreational/Exercise Equipment Limits
Item
Description
GP
Athletic Supporter
1
Board Games
Special Commissary only.
2
Chess Set
1
Playing Cards
SCCC Store store.
2
Pool Cue
Special Commissary only.
1
Racquet Ball
Commissary only.
3
Sport Safety Glasses
Special Commissary only.
1
Weight Belt
1
Bedding & Linens Limits
Item
Description
State
GP
Blanket
Twin size; state issue; Personal white, light gray or beige.
Only allowed 1 personal blanket or comforter total.
2
2
Laundry Bag
White state issue only.
1
0
Pillow
Standard size only; State issue green; Personal white only;
no overstuffed or cervical pillows (unless prescribed).
1
1
Pillowcase
Standard size only; State issue brown/tan; Personal only
light gray, tan, or white.
2
2
Sheet
Twin size only; state issue brown/tan; Personal light gray,
tan, or white.
2
4
Towel
State issue brown; Personal standard size white or cream.
2
2
Wash Cloth
State issue brown; Personal standard size white or cream.
2
2
Consumables Limits
Item
Criteria
GP
Air freshener tree
1
Athlete’s foot powder
1
Attachment D
Brush
Plastic only; 6” maximum length.
1
Comb
Plastic only; 6” maximum length, no rat tail.
1
Contact lens cleaner
Only if owns contacts.
1
Contact lens multi- purpose
solution
Only if owns contacts.
1
Dental Floss loops/ floss
2
Denture Bath
Only if prisoner has dentures.
1
Denture Brush
Only if prisoner has dentures.
1
Denture Powder
Only if prisoner has dentures.
1
Deodorant
2
Eye wash (no Visine)
1
Hair dressing
1
Hair pick
Plastic only; no handle; no rat tail.
1
Hair ties
5
Hair Bags
Plastic only
2
Laundry Soap
2
Lip Balm
2
Lotion
1
Magic Shave
1
Mirror
Plastic; no larger than 4”x 6”; one piece commissary.
1
Mouthwash
Nonalcoholic
1
Nail clipper, large
No file.
1
Nail clipper, small
No file.
1
Poli-grip cream
Only if prisoner has dentures.
1
Q-tips
1 Package of 100 count.
2
Razor
Disposable or 1 razor handle and 10 razor cartridges.
10
Shampoo/ Conditioner
Each.
2
Shaving cream
1
Soap bar
3
Soap dish
Plastic only.
1
Toothbrush
2
Toothbrush tube
Clear plastic only, must own a toothbrush.
1
Toothpaste
1
Tweezers
Maximum size 3½”.
1
Attachment D
Miscellaneous Personal Property Limits
Item
Description
GP
Book, paperback
Altered books are not allowed. Total includes all religious books
excluding 1 Bible or Koran.
5
Bowl with lid
No lids without bowls allowed.
2
Calendar
No metal binders. Cannot be bigger than 9” wide X 11" long. Current
Year only.
1
CD wallet
No metal binders.
2
Cup /Mug
Clear plastic only; up to 20 oz.
1
Cup/tumbler
Clear plastic no more than 32 oz 1 state & 1 personal.
Orientation Status prisoners may only have state tumbler.
2
Spork
Plastic only;
1
Dictionary – pocket
1
Magazine/ Newspaper
No altered magazine allowed. Newspaper clipping counts as one.
5/2
Master Lock
Commissary only.
1
Water bottle
Plastic only Up to 32 oz (clear only).
1
Stationary Limits
Item
Description
GP
Address Book
No metal binders.
1
Corrections Ribbon
Typewriter.
2
Envelopes, box of 100
Legal or standard size.
1
Envelopes, clasp
50 count
1
Eraser
2
Expendable File Folder
2
File Folders
10
Letters/ Cards
Personal. No larger than 8½” X 11”.
20
Marker, color
Set (quantity 10) no permanent markers allowed.
1
Paper, carbon sheet
10
Paper, sheet
Notebook/Typing.
200
Paper, tablet
Writing, legal, standard sizes.
2
Paperwork, legal
Current ongoing legal material the equivalent of one property box.
Paperwork, personal
Cannot be taller than…
6”
Attachment D
Pen
Ball point and/or Hi Liter;
6
Pencil, color
Set (quantity 12).
1
Pencil
Wood.
4
Photo Album
No more than 200 photos total in both albums; no metal binders; not to
exceed 8½” & 11”.
2
Photos – loose
No larger than 8½” x 11”.
25
Postage Stamp
25
Sketch Pad 9”X12”
1
Clothing Limits
Item
Description
State
GP
Bandana / Do-rag /
Handkerchiefs
Colors allowed white or light grey.
0
1
Belt
Leather, cloth or nylon only.
0
1
Belt Buckle
No larger than 2” x 2”.
0
1
Boots
Boots must pass metal detector. Boots tan or black &
maximum value $100; 6” or less from bottom of heel to top of
boot. Can get from approved vendor, annual package, &
state issue. Boots issued by the state when working only.
Cannot have more than 1 personal pair of boots.
1
2
Coat
State issue tan or yellow. Personal light tan color only;
maximum value $100; no hood; Carhartt style; length no
longer than waist; no zip-out linings.
1
1
Eyeglasses
Must have current prescription to order new glasses.
2
2
Gloves
Cotton only. Gloves are not to be used for recreation
purposes.
1
2
Gym shorts
Light gray; only cotton material. No cut offs allowed.
0
2
Hat/Cap
State issued watch cap orange. Personal white, light grey or
tan, rag wool watch cap.
1
2
Jeans/ Pants
State issue; State issue jeans worn when working only;
Personal blue denim colored only; maximum value $50; no
designer brands/ baggy styles.
2
3
Attachment D
Rain Coat
State issue for when working only.
1
1
Rain Paint
State issue for when working only.
1
1
Robe
White only; no hood.
0
1
Shirt – Pull over
State issue only.
3
0
Shirt – button down
State issue for when working only.
2
0
Shoes
1 pair state issued shoes and 1 pair of personal shoes or 2
pair of personal shoes allowed. Shoes maximum value $100;
Shoes will be 6” or less from bottom of heel to top of shoe;
white, black, light grey, or tan colors only more than 80% of
shoe must be approved color. Shoes must pass metal
detector.
1
2
Shower Shoes
Plastic. Tan, black, white, black or light grey.
0
1
Socks
White or light grey.
3
10
Sunglass/ sunglass clip
Non-reflective model; no mirrored lens; maximum value $25.
Approved for outdoor-use only. A prisoner must have written
medical approval in his possession if wearing sunglasses
inside the facility.
0
1
Sweat Pant
Light grey only; cotton material.
0
2
Sweat Shirt
No hood or pockets; light grey; cotton material.
0
2
Thermal Underwear
Top/Bottom
0
2
Undershirt
White or grey only; Tee, tank; no pockets.
0
7
Undershorts
Boxer or brief style; no solid colors except white.
3
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