Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 95-1-6 - Management Information and Research6.1. System of information. The facility shall contribute to, have access to, and use an organized system of information storage and retrieval relative to both inmate and operational needs.6.2. Security. Policies and procedures shall govern the security of the information and data collection system, including certification, access to data, and protection of the privacy of all inmates under the jurisdiction of the agency.6.3. Collaboration. The facility, or its parent agency, shall collaborate with criminal justice and service agencies in information gathering, exchanges and standardization.6.4. Inmate population accounting. There shall be an inmate population accounting system which includes records on the admission, processing and release of inmates.6.5. Annual evaluation. There shall be at least annual evaluations of jail facility programs and services to determine progress toward achieving previously identified objectives.6.6. Research. Written policy and procedure governing the conduct of research shall comply with state and federal guidelines for the use and dissemination of research findings and with accepted professional scientific ethics.6.7. Inmate participation. Written policy and procedure shall govern voluntary inmate participation in non-medical, non-pharmaceutical and non-cosmetic research.