Every correctional facility operates under a disciplinary system that governs inmate behavior and imposes consequences for rule violations. Understanding how that system works is essential for anyone trying to navigate incarceration successfully, because a disciplinary record can affect housing assignments, program eligibility, good time credits, halfway house placement, and parole decisions. This section covers what types of disciplinary infractions exist and how they are classified, what the disciplinary hearing process looks like, what rights inmates have when facing a disciplinary charge, what sanctions can be imposed including loss of privileges, solitary confinement, and good time forfeiture, and how to appeal a disciplinary decision. The guidance here is written for inmates who want to understand the rules clearly enough to avoid violations and for families who want to help their loved one protect their record. See also our sections on Prison Violence, Survive Prison, and Sentence Reduction
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Nevada Southern Detention Center is a CCA facility which means it is privately run. I've been in a CCA prison in Tennessee which could not have been more strict. The CCA staff follows the rules to the letter. In my opinion, when the guards stick to the rules (on the strict side) there are a lot less problems. The inmates take the position that it's not worth going to the SHU because there are no second chances to avoid punishment....
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Inmates do not have access to the Internet. There are some facilities that now have an email service that is closed from the Internett. However, the emails cost the inmate to read and write. Even though inmates do not have online access, and therefore no Facebook, but we know for certain that inmates get ahold of smartphones and can create and maintain FB accounts. Not smart, but they figure they are in prison anyway, why not break more rules. We...
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Probably not, but depending on the severity of the charge that sent him there is certainly could delay things, we'll have to wait and see.
Subject: Prison discipline
Yes. Inmates in solitary confinement for disciplinary or administrative reasons are allowed to have mail like the rest of the institution. Mail is considered sacred by the prison administration, they do everything in their power to ensure the inmates remain in contact with their families and loved ones. There is a caveat, if the inmate is on a terror list or has committed a terror act, the courts have restricted outside contact in some cases (see Boston bomber convicted terrorist).
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Yes they do, unless they are serving sentences subject to disciplinary time imposed.
Subject: Prison discipline
Don't panic, there is probably a logical reason for it. We do not have that information, try calling the facility and speak to the "captain"
Subject: Prison discipline
No, absolutely not. However, there are inmates that have illegally obtained smartphones and can get access for a brief time. Inmates caught with a cell phone are subject to harsh disciplinary actions including loss of all privileges (commissary, telephone, visitation and possibly freedom because they will certainly spend the next 6-12 months in segregation in the SHU). There is a chance the inmate will catch another charge which could add upto another FIVE YEARS to their sentence, plus they are...
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In your My Account area after logging in, the section "Letters to Inmates" will have a record of all your paid and pending letters, photos, postcards or greeting cards.
Subject: Prison discipline
You can, but it's a big mistake.
Subject: Prison discipline
It can range from several months in the SHU and lost privileges to catching another charge and having time added to their current sentence.
