PDFWAC 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 property, the value of which is less 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.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 79.01.090. WSR 23-22-112, § 137-28-220, filed 10/31/23, effective 12/1/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. WSR 15-20-011, § 137-28-220, filed 9/24/15, effective 1/8/16; WSR 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. WSR 02-12-023, § 137-28-220, filed 5/28/02, effective 6/28/02. WSR 01-22-094 , § 137-28-220, filed 11/6/01, effective 12/6/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090. WSR 00-10-079, § 137-28-220, filed 5/2/00, effective 6/2/00; WSR 97-03-041, § 137-28-220, filed 1/10/97, effective 2/4/97. WSR 95-15-044, § 137-28-220, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]