Bill > H2338

This bill establishes reasonable limitations on the solitary confinement of inmates 21 years of age or younger. The key provisions are: 1. The Commissioner may authorize the transfer of inmates over 21 years of age to a segregated unit if their continued retention in the general population is detrimental to the institution's program. Inmates 21 years of age or younger may be transferred to a segregated unit for up to 48 hours if they pose an immediate and substantial threat to the safety of other inmates or officers. After 48 hours, the superintendent can keep the inmate in the segregated unit for up to an additional 24 hours if there is conclusive evidence that the inmate continues to pose a threat. 2. For inmates over 21 years of age, the superintendent can confine them to an isolation unit for up to 15 days for any one offense. For inmates 21 years old or younger, the superintendent can confine them to an isolation unit for up to 48 hours if they pose an immediate and substantial threat to the safety of other inmates or officers. 3. Jail or house of correction superintendents can confine inmates over 21 years of age to an isolation unit for up to 10 days, but must inform the sheriff or county commissioners. For inmates 21 years old or younger, the superintendent can confine them to an isolation unit for up to 48 hours if they pose an immediate and substantial threat.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2338