For the purposes of this section, special purpose segregated housing includes, but is not limited to, Administrative Segregation Units (ASU) and Segregated Program Housing Units (SPHU).
(a) Living Conditions. In keeping with the special purpose of an Administrative Segregation Unit (ASU) or Segregated Program Housing Unit (SPHU), the physical conditions of special purpose segregated housing ASU and SPHU will approximate those of the general population, with the exception of the physical layout of the building itself and necessary security measures that must be enforced to provide the level of security, control, and supervision required to serve that special purpose.
(b) Restrictions. Whenever an inmate in ASU or SPHU is deprived of any usually authorized item or activity and the action and reason for that action is not otherwise documented and available for review by administrative and other concerned staff, a report of the action will be made and forwarded to the unit administrator as soon as possible.
(c) Clothing. No inmate in ASU or SPHU shall be required to wear clothing that significantly differs from that worn by other inmates in the unit, except that temporary adjustments may be made in an inmate's clothing as is necessary for security reasons or to protect the inmate from self-inflicted harm. No inmate shall be clothed in any manner intended to degrade the inmate.
(d) Meals. Inmates assigned to ASU or SPHU, shall be fed the same meal and ration as is provided for inmates of the general population, except that a sandwich meal may be served for lunch. Deprivation of food will not be used as punishment.
(e) Mail. Inmates assigned to ASU or SPHU, shall not be restricted in their sending and receiving of personal mail, except that incoming packages may be limited in number, and in content to that property permitted in the segregated unit to which an inmate is assigned.
(f) Visits. Inmates assigned to ASU, SHU and PSU shall be permitted non contact visits, unless otherwise specified in section
3170.1(f), General Visiting.
(g) Personal Cleanliness. Inmate's assigned to ASU or SPHU, shall be provided the means to keep themselves clean and well-groomed. Haircuts will be provided as needed. Showering and shaving shall be permitted at least three times a week. Clothing, bedding, linen and other laundry items shall be issued and exchanged no less often than is provided for general population inmates.
(h) Exercise. Inmates assigned to ASU or SPHU shall be permitted a minimum of one hour per day, five days a week, of exercise outside their rooms or cells unless security and safety considerations preclude such activity. When ASU or SPHU are equipped with their own recreation yard, the yard periods may substitute for other out of cell exercise periods, providing the opportunity for use of the yard is available at least three days per week for a total of not less than 10 hours a week.
(i) Reading Material. Inmates assigned to ASU or SPHU, shall be permitted to obtain and possess the same publications, books, magazines and newspapers as are inmates of the general population, except the quantity may be limited for safety and security reasons. Library services shall be provided and will represent a cross-section of material available to the general population.
(j) Telephones. Institutions shall establish procedures for the making of outside telephone calls by inmates in ASU or SPHU. Such procedures will approximate those for the work/training incentive group to which the inmate is assigned, except that individual calls must be specifically approved by the supervisor in charge or the administrator of the unit before a call is made.
(k) Institution Programs and Services. Inmates assigned to ASU or SPHU shall be permitted to participate and have access to such programs and services as can be reasonably provided within the unit without endangering security or the safety of persons. Such programs and services may include, but are not limited to: education, commissary, library services, social services, counseling, religious guidance and recreation.
(l) Visitation and Inspection. Inmates assigned to ASU or SPHU shall be seen daily by the custodial supervisor in charge of the unit and by a physician, registered nurse or medical technical assistant, and, by request, members of the program staff. A timely response should be given to such requests whenever reasonably possible. Any indication of medical or mental health distress, shall be immediately referred for further evaluation.
(m) Disruptive Cases. Inmates assigned to ASU or SPHU who persist in disruptive, destructive, or dangerous behavior and who will not heed or respond to orders and warnings to desist shall be referred for a mental health evaluation.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 15, § 3343
Note: Authority cited: Section 5058, Penal Code. Reference: Sections 2601(d) and 5054, Penal Code.
1. Amendment of subsections (e), (f) and (j) filed 2-16-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 8).
2. Amendment of subsection (f) filed 8-15-89; operative 9-14-89 (Register 89, No. 33).
3. Amendment filed 6-1-2015 as an emergency; operative 6-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 23). Pursuant to Penal Code section
5058.3, a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-9-2015 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
4. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-1-2015 order transmitted to OAL 10-19-2015 and filed 12/3/2015 (Register 2015, No. 49).
5. Amendment of subsection (m) filed 3-7-2017; operative 3/7/2017 pursuant to Government Code section
11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 10).