Stephany v. Wagner’s Empirical Analysis

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2 federal appellate ·

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1. “D. Administrative Segregation: Definition: The confinement of an inmate to his own or another cell pursuant to administrative review consistent with the policy outlined below. 1. Indications for Use: Administrative segregation may be considered when: (a) The security of the institution and/or the safety of any individual(s) is immediately threatened. (b) Upon the recommendation of a physician or mental health caseworker that, in his or her professional opinion, it would be in the best interests of said inmate(s) to be confined. (c) When an inmate engages in behaviors that are immediately threatening to his/her life and/or health. (d) When an inmate requests protective custody.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Stephany v. Wagner

2. “2. Provisions: (a)When any of the above situations occurs, the Shift Commander on duty shall report immediately to either the Warden or Assistant Warden. In the event that these individuals cannot be reached the Shift Commander shall use his discretion in the matter and shall consult the Warden or Assistant Warden as soon as is practical. (b) After comprehensive investigation and review of the matter, the Administrator may: (i) Order an individual confined to his own cell. (ii) Transfer an individual to another area or cell. (c) The matter in question will be reviewed by the Administration on a daily basis, and restrictions will be modified as the situation warrants.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Stephany v. Wagner