SH22-015 - USM MODIFICATION - SIGNED BY SHERIFF - WAITING ON SIGS FROM USM

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U. S. Department of Justice United States Marshals Service Modification of Intergovernmental Agreement Agreement Number: Page 2 of 5 85-10-0004 • Administration 1. Federal prisoners shall be housed in a manner consistent with the Federal Perfonnance Based Detention Standards (FPBDS) subset utilized by the USMS Detention Facility Review Program. These standards are set forth in Form USM -218 (provided as an attachment to this modification). Facilities shall follow the current standards summarized in Form USM -218 and any other standards required by an authorized agency whose prisoners are housed by the Local Government pursuant to this agreement. 2. The FPBDS can be found at: http://www.usmarshals.gov/prisoner/detention-standards.htm 3. KITTITAS COUNTY JAIL shall comply with Congressional mandates, federal laws, Executive Orders and all existing KITTITAS COUNTY JAIL policies. KITTITAS COUNTY JAIL shall provide a means for verification of any state inspections, accreditation, and, if applicable, any alternative correctional facility acereditations such as an accreditation from the American Correctional Association accreditation. 4. All work assignments for unsentenced Federal prisoners must be voluntary. 5. The Local Government shall conduct initial and periodic background and reference checks of applicants, employees, contractors, and volunteers. All allegations of staff misconduct shall be investigated and reported to law enforcement as appropriate. Staff misconduct involving or affecting USMS prisoners shall be reported to the local district United States Marshal (USM), Chief, or their designee and to the USMS Prisoner Operations Division (POD) at PODCoCIng uiries a,usdoj.gov. 6. The Local Government shall maintain written policies and procedures that describe all facets of facility operations, maintenance, and administration. The Local Government shall maintain written contingency and emergency plans for situations including but not limited to riots, hunger strikes, disturbances, escapes, hostage situations, and mass prisoner relocation. 7. The Local Government shall maintain records of annual fire safety inspections. The Local Government shall maintair dangerous materials in accordance with government regulations. 8. The Local Government shall maintain an objective review, classification, and housing process. Federal prisoners shall be clearly identified as USMS prisoners in the classification system. 9. The Local Government shall ensure Federal prisoners under the age of 18 receive an age-appropriate diet, exercise, and education. 10. The Local Government shall ensure Federal prisoners under the age of 18 or charged as a juvenile shall be separated by sight and sound and out of regular contact with adult prisoners, except in emergency situations or approval from the court. 11. The Local Government shall keep the Facility clean and in good repair. Food service equipment shall meet established health and safety codes. The Local Government shall provide a minimum of three (3) meals per day that are varied and nutritionally adequate. The Local Government shall provide safe and clean space and items for proper prisoner hygiene. 12. The Local Government will provide clean and serviceable bedding and clothing. Clothing and shoes shall be properly sized and temperature and weather appropriate. The Local government shall provide appropriate attire upon release. 13. The Local Government shall properly inventory, store, and return prisoner property upon release. 14. The Local Government shall provide adequate accommodations for prisoners with disabilities once accepted by the Local Government. 15. The Local Govermnent shall prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and national origin in the provision of services, programs, and activities.