Suicide Watch and Psychology Observation¶
Suicide Watch¶
Inmates are determined to be suicidal. They are placed in a suicide watch smock and provided a suicide watch blanket and suicide watch slippers. They are given a paper spoon. Inmates are watched by inmate companions or staff 24 hours a day. They are seen by psychology staff at least once a day. Legal visits are determined on an individual basis.¶
Psychology Observation¶
Inmates are determined not suicidal or at imminent risk of suicide. They may be stepped down from suicide watch, be exhibiting psychotic symptoms, or exhibit mental health concerns. Inmates are watched by inmate companions or staff 24 hours a day. They are seen by psychology staff at least once a day. The inmates are provided with spoons to eat. They are allowed to remain in the inmate uniforms. Other privileges are given as approved (toothbrush, books, paper and pen, legal pen).¶