The following rules of conduct for residents are to ensure safe custody, adequate living conditions and equal treatment for everyone, and shall be followed at all times.

Residents are required to be considerate and respectful to other residents, property and staff.
Residents shall follow the orders of staff at all times while at our facility.
Residents are required to keep themselves and their living area clean and orderly. Failure to do so can result in discipline and or the removal of privileges.
All residents will be fully dressed in jail issued clothing when they are out of the cell or they are moving about the cell (out of bunk). No scarves or head adornment allowed, and no undergarments will be visible.

Upon arrival to Kalamazoo County Jail Receiving area, residents are required to comply with staff orders. Residents shall cooperate with staff officers in all intake or booking procedure. Any inmate property arriving to this facility is subject to inventory. Any inmate who has been arrested for any warrant, any felony, or has been remanded here by the court shall be subject to complete strip search in front of a Deputy of the same gender before being assigned any housing location.

Each new resident when assigned to a cell location shall receive a toothbrush, toothpaste, and a bar of soap. Any new resident that has been strip searched will receive a jail uniform, 2 sheets, a blanket, and a towel. Exceptions may be made based on a resident's behavior or threat level.

Residents will be allowed a phone call after the booking procedure is complete and the resident is able to carry on a coherent conversation. All phone calls from Kalamazoo County Jail are collect.

County issued items shall not be damaged or destroyed. Knots will not be tied in sheets, towels shall not be ripped, uniforms will not be modified. Any damaged or lost property could result in discipline or loss of privileges, and can be charged to the inmate for reimbursement to the County.

Interior Movement: The resident shall walk on the right side of the hall, approximately three feet ahead of staff. Conversation with other residents is not allowed during this time. The resident shall obey any request or order by staff as to such movement. Looking into windows during movement is prohibited. All residents will be fully dressed when they are out of the cell.
To and From Facility: All residents coming to or from this facility shall be handcuffed. Any additional restraint will be at the discretion of the transporting or arresting officer.
Emergency Movement: In any incident where emergency movement of inmates is necessary, all residents shall obey any staff directive, and move in a manner that is safe, efficient and quiet.

Any violation of the above shall result in discipline or loss of privileges.

Personal property: Each resident shall be provided a tote basket. Personal property should be limited to an amount which can be contained in the tote. Excess items can be released to visitors or in some cases, if space allows, the resident's property basket in Receiving. In some cases an abundance of items can be confiscated with command approval.

One set of court clothes may be accepted at the front desk during business hours if the resident is scheduled for an upcoming jury trial.

No photos are allowed larger than 5"x7", and Polaroid photos will not be accepted. No stickers are allowed. No picture frames are allowed.

Incoming reading materials must be from the publisher or mailed from a pre-approved bookstore. No exceptions. The reading material will not be related to weapons, explosive, incendiary devices, poison or illegal drugs. Publications will not be accepted if they advocate or promote violence, insurrection or are construed as anarchic in nature. Reading material will not be allowed that is sexually explicit or relating to any unlawful sexual acts.

Each resident is allowed 2 books or magazines at any time in their property. Newspapers will be disposed of daily. Jail staff does distribute reading material on a regular basis. Jail reading material shall not be damaged or destroyed, and should be returned to jail reading stock when the resident is through.

Staff shall conduct safety and security checks at random throughout the jail housing units.
Any resident who is in possession of any unauthorized or altered property is subject to discipline and or loss of privileges. When any personal item is removed from a cell in the course of safety and security checks, the inmate shall receive a receipt for such property and it will be noted whether the property has been destroyed or if not, where is has been placed.

Haircuts are available upon request twice a month. Requests must be submitted by noon the day before haircuts are scheduled. Dates are posted throughout the jail. Cancellation of appointment once scheduled will result in the charge still being assessed against the resident's account.

Indigence is defined as a resident with a trust fund account of less than $2.00 over a continuous 2 week period. The cost of any items supplied to an indigent resident will be reimbursed to the jail if the resident later has money available in their account. Upon request, an indigent resident will be provided with necessary paper, pencils, envelopes and stamps for legal correspondence.

Upon being booked into this facility, all money must be deposited in the residents account. All monies deposited into the resident's account are property of the inmate and are subject to assessment for housing and medical costs. If a resident wishes to release money from the account, they may do so by purchasing a stamped envelope and addressing it. Upon completing the envelope and money withdrawal request, both will be forwarded to the Inmate Accounting Office to be processed the following day and mailed out. No checks, money orders and or cash can be held in the residents Receiving property basket. Money will not be transferred between residents.

Can be ordered by residents weekly. All monies must be deposited by 5PM two days before delivery of commissary purchases. This facility reserves the right to limit purchases. Commissary items may not be transferred between residents. Transfer to another correctional facility before delivery of commissary will cause a check to be issued in the resident's name and sent to the correctional facility. If a resident is released after paying for commissary, but prior to receiving it, it is the inmate's responsibility to contact the Accounting Office within 10 business days and make arrangements to pick up the items, or to receive a refund.

The jail has a nursing staff to provide medical care to the residents. A physician or physician's assistant will also provide sick call twice each week. The dentist will provide resident care once a week. When medical or dental care is desired you must request a medical form from staff. Complete the form with all requested information, and specify what your complaint is. The nurse will then contact the resident and make an assessment for appropriate care.

Dental/Medical Care Costs: All residents will be billed for medical costs including prescriptions, nurses call and Doctor's call. Indigent residents will carry a balance owed. Amounts are posted on the Medical slip requesting medical care. Kalamazoo County Government may be able to assist in billing insurance for cost of prescriptions. It is the resident's responsibility to provide insurance information and card for insurance to be billed. Inmates that request doctors call and then cancel after the nurse has completed a chart and/or assessment will be charged a nursing service fee. All charges are deducted directly from the inmates trust fund account. Fees for services are also posted throughout the jail.

NECESSARY MEDICAL TREATMENT WILL NOT BE WITHHELD BECAUSE OF YOUR INABILITY TO PAY.

Mail Incoming: All incoming mail will be opened and inspected for contraband. Legal mail will be opened in the presence of the resident. All incoming mail must have a return address as well as the resident's legal name and A #. Any checks, money orders or cash incoming in the mail shall be deposited in the resident account, and the inmate shall receive a receipt of same. This facility will not keep intended deposits without placing them in the resident trust fund, and if the resident does not wish them to be deposited in their account, such check, money order or cash shall be returned to sender.
Mail Outgoing: All outgoing mail shall have the resident's legal name and A# as a return address. Outgoing mail will only be inspected when permitted by the provisions allowed by the Department of Corrections rules governing jails or court order. Kites and notes shall not be passed between residents. An inmate shall not send out any mail under another resident's name.
Packages: Are rarely accepted. Residents should contact the midnight shift Sergeant for specifics.

Visiting hours are Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 10:00AM and also 1:00PM to 3:00PM. Sign up times begin at 7:00AM.. Visitors must sign up in person with valid government photo identification. Residents are allowed 2 thirty minute visits per week. Multiple visitors at the same time are counted as independent visits. If a visitor signs up for a visit and then does not arrive at the time of the visit, the visit will be counted. Visitors may cancel visits in person at the front desk at least 15 minutes prior to visitation time, and the intended visit will not be counted. All visitors must be at least 12 years old. Visitors between age 12 and 17 must present birth certificate and must be accompanied during the visit by a parent or legal guardian. Proper conduct during visits is essential. The staff may cancel the privilege of visiting if inappropriate behavior is observed. Residents will not be called to visit if they are out of their cells for other activity (recreation, attorney conference, etc.) The visitor will be notified and asked to reschedule the visit.

Telephones are turned on at 8:00AM and are turned off at 11:00PM each day. All phone calls are collect. Residents must have consideration of others when using the phone. The phone must be used in an appropriate manner, and the privilege can be withdrawn. This facility can place blocks on the phones when a citizen request, court order or unlawful use of the phone is determined. All phone calls are recorded.

Programs for residents are a privilege, not a right. Any resident wishing to attend any of the available programs will be screened before being allowed to attend. The criteria for attendance is determined by this facility. Program spaces are limited and improper behavior will result in the resident being removed from the program, and will face discipline and/or loss of privileges. Residents must be up and ready to attend when staff arrives at the cell, or the resident will not be allowed to attend. The resident should place a request to attend any of these programs in writing.

• Alcoholics Anonymous
• religious programs/church
• mental health counseling
• drug counseling
• Narcotics Anonymous
• school

Recreation is offered to residents as manpower and facility availability permit. Any inappropriate, threatening , insubordinate behavior or profane, threatening, rude verbalization will result in the resident being removed from the Recreation area immediately. Any physical activity that could damage county property will also be cause for immediate removal. Additionally, there will be no dunking or manipulation of the basketball net where it is available. During recreation the resident will not cross the white line so as to be between the line and the building walls in the outdoor recreation area. There will be no sitting on stairs or tables. No scarves or head adornment allowed, and no undergarments will be visible. Violation of any of the above can result in immediate removal from the recreation area, discipline and or loss of privileges.

1. Failure to cooperate with staff in booking, release, medical or similar procedure
2. Loaning or transferring property
3. Possession of unauthorized County property
4. Altering or destroying any county issued equipment, uniform or property
5. Refusing to clean area
6. Lying to staff
7. Being in an unauthorized area, to include unassigned sleeping bunk
8. Not being fully dressed in county uniform when out of bunk
9. Passing of any notes or mail to any other resident
10. Smoking or possession of smoking material or other contraband ( items not permitted )
11. Use of abusive, obscene language or use of gestures associated with profanity
12. Failure to keep oneself clean and groomed
13. Changing the television channel or possession of a channel changer
14. Unauthorized use or any misuse of the telephone
15. Any items placed on bars, doors or walls. An exception will be made if personal laundry is hung after being hand washed in cell. The staff can request such to be taken down, and the resident is expected to comply immediately.
16. Any attempt to organize a "gang" or displaying any gang signs in this facility

The following behavior will result in a jail complaint being opened, a report written and a copy of the report placed in the resident's file: the report may also be forwarded to Probation or Parole Officers, Pre-sentence Investigators or the courts. In addition, discipline and or loss of privileges will be mandatory under jail guidelines. If found responsible for any of the following will result in significant loss of privileges.

1. Any act of insubordination to staff
2. Throwing of any food, liquid substance or solid object
3. Any threat of violence or verbal assault
4. Possession or making of intoxicants
5. Possession of any item that could reasonably be deemed to be a weapon
6. Tampering or blocking any locking device in this facility
7. Interfering with any staff in the line of their duty
8. Two or more minor misconducts within 30 days
9. Indecent exposure
10. Refusing any staff order ( including lock-down)
11. Self mutilation, doing tattoos on self or another etc.
12. Any act that jeopardizes jail security and or safety of persons
13. Cooking
14. Any criminal act per Michigan Statute.

The following behavior will result in a jail complaint being opened, a report written and a copy of the report placed in the resident's file: the report may also be forwarded to Probation or Parole Officers, Pre-sentence Investigators or the courts. These behaviors and or actions could also result in the case being sent to the Prosecutor's Office for issuance of criminal charges.

1. Malicious Destruction of County property
2. Larceny
3. Assault of any nature
4. Gambling
5. Escape and or attempt
6. Harassing Phone Calls
7. Any other violation of Michigan Laws ( Misdemeanor or Felony )

MCLA Section 800.33 (6) says that prisoner may lose earned good time in any month where he/she is found guilty of having committed a major misconduct.

Prison Rape Elimination Act

Kalamazoo County Jail will investigate any report, suspicion or allegation of sexual misconduct, sexual assault, or any other sexual offense to the fullest extent. Any inmate may speak to any staff member, any officer, any medical staff, or any Community Mental Health staff if they feel they have been victimized. All staff will respect an inmate's request for confidentiality.

• Phone use
• Recreation
• Church
• Visiting
• Religious sessions
• Educational activities
• Commissary
• Earned good time
• Trusty status
• Television

The grievance process will be in three parts.

1. When a resident feels they have been treated unfairly, the resident is encouraged to discuss the issue with staff working their area.
2. If that does not resolve the issue, the resident can file a written grievance detailing the incident and listing witnesses, etc. The resident will submit the form to a Deputy and will receive a written response in writing within 24 hours.
3. If you are still not satisfied with the answer, it can be forwarded to a Sergeant and or Jail Command for additional response to you within 5 working days.

Upon release, it will be necessary for the resident to comply with all release procedures. All personal property will be returned and a check will be issued for the remaining balance of the resident's trust fund. If the resident disagrees with the inventory of property or the check amount, it shall be the resident's responsibility to notify the staff of the problem.

Property must be picked up at the front desk during visiting hours within 30 days of the resident's release or transfer from this facility. All unclaimed property will be destroyed after 30 days.