Subchapter C. MOTIVATIONAL BOOT CAMPS
Sec.
93.301. Definitions.
93.302. Selection criteria.
93.303. Selection committee.
93.304. Administration.
93.305. Supervision/organizational structure.
93.306. Curriculum.
93.307. Inmate discipline.
93.308. Staff training.
Authority The provisions of this Subchapter C issued under section 5(c) of the Motivational Boot Camp Act (61 P. S. § 1125(c)), unless otherwise noted.
Source The provisions of this Subchapter C adopted March 3, 2000, effective March 4, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 1252, unless otherwise noted.
§ 93.301. Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Act—The Motivational Boot Camp Act (61 P. S. § § 1121—1129).
Secretary—The Secretary of the Department.
Three-tiered approach—A three-step disciplinary process in which an inmate first receives a demerit or demerits. Upon receiving ten or more demerits in a 7-day period, the inmate shall appear before the deputy commander’s review board and may receive restrictions or additional duties. The final step is the commander’s committee at which point an inmate may be removed from the motivational boot camp.
Ventilation therapy—A group session led by a counselor during which inmates are encouraged to discuss problems, stressful matters or pressures they are currently experiencing. The objective of the discussion is to help inmates identify, explore and ultimately either resolve or better cope with the stressors.
Authority The provisions of this § 93.301 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 186).
Source The provisions of this § 93.301 amended December 21, 2001, effective December 22, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 6932. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (263820).
§ 93.302. Selection criteria.
(a) An eligible inmate, as that term is defined in section 3 of the act (61 P. S. § 1123), may be selected by the Department for participation in a motivational boot camp. In selecting inmates for participation in a motivational boot camp, the selection committee will consider all information relevant to whether the inmate is eligible for placement in a motivational boot camp and likely to perform competently while in the motivational boot camp. Selection criteria will include the following:
(1) The written application submitted by the inmate.
(2) Whether the inmate’s participation in a motivational boot camp is consistent with the safety of the community.
(3) Whether the inmate’s participation in a motivational boot camp is consistent with the welfare of the inmate.
(4) Whether the inmate’s participation in a motivational boot camp is consistent with the objectives of the Department.
(5) The health and physical condition of the inmate.
(6) The inmate’s criminal history.
(7) The inmate’s escape history.
(8) The inmate’s institutional adjustment during current and prior incarcerations.
(9) Outstanding detainers or parole warrants, or both, for the inmate.
(10) The inmate’s psychological profile.
(11) The submittal of a signed memorandum of understanding as required by section 6(c) of the act (61 P. S. § 1126(c)).
(b) An inmate will not be guaranteed acceptance into a motivational boot camp even if the inmate is eligible and likely to successfully graduate from a motivational boot camp.
(c) Successful completion of the boot camp program requires completion of three phases.
(1) The first phase consists of orientation and introduction to discipline, physical training and treatment.
(2) The second phase consists of discipline, physical training and treatment.
(3) The third phase consists of preparing the inmates for life in society and striving for perfection in the aspects of the second phase of the program.
§ 93.303. Selection committee.
(a) There shall be a motivational boot camp selection committee in each diagnostic and classification center operated by the Department.
(b) Each selection committee shall be composed of the following individuals:
(1) The diagnostic center director or a corrections counselor supervisor, or both.
(2) A lieutenant or corrections counselor, or both.
(c) The selection committee is only responsible for recommending inmates for participation in a motivational boot camp.
Authority The provisions of this § 93.303 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 186).
Source The provisions of this § 93.303 amended December 21, 2001, effective December 22, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 6932; amended April 15, 2005, effective April 16, 2005, 35 Pa.B. 2279. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (286441) to (286442).
§ 93.304. Administration.
(a) The Department will administer motivational boot camps at sites to be determined by the Department.
(b) Each motivational boot camp will operate under the administrative supervision of the Secretary or a designee.
Authority The provisions of this § 93.304 amended under section 506 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 186).
Source The provisions of this § 93.304 amended December 21, 2001, effective December 22, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 6932. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (263822).
§ 93.305. Supervision/organizational structure.
(a) Each motivational boot camp will be organized as a paramilitary unit with a supervisory structure consisting of a camp commander, a deputy commander and area commanders.
(b) The inmates will be organized into platoons consisting of no more than 50 inmates per platoon.
(c) Each platoon shall have at least two Department drill instructors.
§ 93.306. Curriculum.
Each motivational boot camp shall consist of the following curriculum:
(1) Rigorous physical activity.
(2) Intensive regimentation and discipline.
(3) Work on public and community projects.
(4) Substance abuse treatment.
(5) Continuing education.
(6) Vocational training.
(7) Prerelease counseling.
§ 93.307. Inmate discipline.
(a) A list of the rules to be followed by inmates participating in a motivational boot camp will be provided to an inmate during orientation to the motivational boot camp.
(b) Serious rule infractions which constitute Class I misconducts listed in DC-ADM 801—Inmate Discipline—may result in an inmate’s expulsion from a motivational boot camp.
(c) Minor rule infractions which constitute Class II misconducts listed in the DC-ADM 801—Inmate Discipline—will be dealt with according to a three-tiered approach.
(d) Inmates can be suspended or removed from a motivational boot camp for reasons other than violations of disciplinary rules, such as receipt by the Department of additional detainers or changes which make the inmate ineligible for the program or reasons which in the opinion of the commander make the inmate unsuitable for the motivational boot camp or detrimental to the motivational boot camp.
Source The provisions of this § 93.307 amended April 15, 2005, effective April 16, 2005, 35 Pa.B. 2279. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (286443).
§ 93.308. Staff training.
Staff directly involved with a motivational boot camp shall undergo a minimum of 4 weeks of intensive training in addition to training required of all Department employes.
(1) This training shall include instruction on the boot camp’s programs including the drug and alcohol program, drill and ceremony, the role model concept and physical training.
(2) Training shall also include instruction on the goals and philosophy of the boot camp as well as basic security.
(3) Drill instructors shall receive the training along with a 5-month on-the-job training program including a 2-week training assignment at a training center for Department drill instructors.
(4) Training for drill instructors shall include physical training of groups, drill and ceremony, leadership development and assessment, professional sensitivity and awareness, counseling techniques and instructional methods.
(5) Employes will not work as drill instructors until they have received this training and a certificate from the Secretary.
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