Bill > LB739

This bill changes procedures and requirements for the use of restrictive housing of inmates in Nebraska. Key provisions include: - Restricting the use of restrictive housing for inmates who are members of vulnerable populations, such as those who are 18 or younger, pregnant, or have serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, or traumatic brain injuries. - Requiring a specialized inmate classification committee to make individualized determinations before placing an inmate in restrictive housing for more than 90 days per calendar year, with procedural protections for the inmate. - Requiring the Department of Correctional Services to report annually on the use of restrictive housing, including demographic information and reasons for placement. - Establishing the Adult Institutions Disciplinary Procedures Act to govern disciplinary procedures in adult correctional institutions. - Providing for judicial review of the Department's decisions regarding restrictive housing.

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