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Misconducts / Appeals

What happens when an inmate gets a misconduct, and how do appeals work? How prison discipline works: rule violations, informal resolutions, disciplinary hearings, sanctions, and the right to appeal.

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Inmates are subject to a disciplinary system designed to maintain control, protect staff and inmates and promote socially desirable behavior. Inmates are given a handbook and advised by a counselor of their expected behavior and rules of conduct.

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