Wash. Admin. Code § 137-28-220

Current through Register Vol. 24-09, May 1, 2024
Section 137-28-220 - General violations
(1) Any of the following types of behavior may constitute a general violation. Attempting or conspiring to commit one of the following violations, or aiding and abetting another to commit one of the following violations, shall be considered the same as committing the violation.

Unauthorized possession/theft

051

- Possessing money, stamps, or other negotiable instruments without authorization, the total value of which is less than five dollars

053

- Possessing anything not authorized for retention or receipt by an incarcerated individual and/or not issued to an incarcerated individual through approved channels

255

- Misusing or wasting issued supplies, goods, services, or property, the replacement value of which is less than ten dollars

310

- Pretending or failing to take prescribed medication by concealing or retaining the medication

354

- Stealing food, the value of which is less than ten dollars

356

- Possessing an unauthorized amount of clothing, bedding, or issued supplies

Lending/trading

351

- Giving, selling, purchasing, borrowing, lending, trading, or accepting money or anything of value except through approved channels, the value of which is less than ten dollars

Altering/destroying property

055

- Damaging, altering, or destroying any item that is not the incarcerated individual's personal properofs than ten dollars

Disruptive behavior/lying

202

- Harassing, using abusive language, or engaging in other offensive behavior directed to or in the presence of another person(s) or group(s)

203

- Lying to a staff member

353

- Engaging in disruptive behavior

355

- Roughhousing, or engaging in horseplay or any other unauthorized physical contact with another incarcerated individual(s)

357

- Demonstrating, practicing, or using martial arts or other self-defense tactics

Failure to follow rules and orders

103

- Failing to follow any oral/written orders, rules, or policies not otherwise included in these rules

105

- Failing to perform a work, training, education, or other programming assignment as directed

210

- Out of bounds: Being in an area where the presence of the incarcerated individual is unauthorized

214

- Interfering or failing to comply with count procedures

251

- Smoking or possessing tobacco or related products/paraphernalia where prohibited

301

- Failing to maintain one's clothing, personal hygiene, or quarters in accordance with facility rules or policies

Unauthorized communication/visitor contact

303

- Using the mail, telephone, or electronic communications without authorization

304

- Conducting/participating in unwanted written, telephone, or electronic communications with any person

305

- Corresponding with or engaging in conduct with a visitor in violation of published or posted rules or policies

Inappropriate use of equipment

212

- Using any equipment or machinery when not specifically authorized or contrary to instructions or safety standards

Unexcused absence/feigning illness

104

- Being absent from work or any assignment, scheduled meeting, appointment, or call out without authorization

352

- Pretending to be ill or injured contrary to medical/mental health screening results

Inappropriate sexual behavior

244

- Displaying sexual affection with another incarcerated individual(s)

309

- Engaging in an unauthorized display of affection with a visitor

(2) If contraband or another violation is discovered in an incarcerated individual's assigned area of responsibility, such as within the confines or contents of a cell, the contraband or other violation shall be constructively attributed (i.e., cell tagged) to all incarcerated individuals assigned responsibility for that area.

Wash. Admin. Code § 137-28-220

Amended by WSR 15-20-011, Filed 9/24/2015, effective 1/8/2016
Amended by WSR 23-22-112, Filed 10/31/2023, effective 12/1/2023

Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. 06-21-054, § 137-28-220, filed 10/13/06, effective 11/13/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.09.130, and 9.94.070. 02-12-023, § 137-28-220, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. 01-22-094, § 137-28-220, filed 11/6/01, effective 12/6/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090. 00-10-079, § 137-28-220, filed 5/2/00, effective 6/2/00; 97-03-041, § 137-28-220, filed 1/10/97, effective 2/4/97. 95-15-044, § 137-28-220, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.