104 E Gale DBOOK. Revised November 18, 2015

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1 104 E Gale Street Suite A, Angola, IN Phone: (260) , Fax: (260) Defendant s Name: ADULT HAND DBOOK Page 1 of 11

2 Calling Community Corrections When you call the Northeast Indiana Community Corrections office at extension 5350 you will receive the following menu options: Press 1 for Location Changes Press 2 for Schedule Changes Location Change Mailbox: Is only for individuals who have been approved by community corrections to switch locations at work. Schedule Change Mailbox: Is for non-emergency medical and work related schedule change requests. Contacting the Attendant: Press 0 for Attendant If your request, question, or concern does not meet the criteria of the above two mailboxes, community corrections participants may contact the attendant. If your call goes to voic and it is not a medical emergency please leave a voic instead of calling again. If you wish to talk to a case manager the attendant will forward the call to the voice mail of that case manager. Case managers will get back to you at their earliest convenience. Emergency Contact Information: Call Community Corrections ext 5350 then press 0 for attendant. Fee Policy Agreement For all participants in the Northeast Indiana Community Corrections Program, I understand that: A. I shall pay fees weekly and keep fees current, which means a $0.00 balance. B. I shall pay a hookup fee of $ The hookup fee includes one move. Every time I move after that I shall pay an additional hookup fee. C. I shall pay for fees in the form of a money order, certified check, or cash to the LaGrange/Steuben County Clerk. D. I shall pay for any damage to the equipment or any other incidental fees. E. Refer to the Community Corrections order for anything else related to fees. Page 2 of 11

3 Authorization to Release Information Defendant s Name: Relationship to the Defendant: To Whom It May Concern: I, the undersigned, hereby waive my privacy rights including any such rights under the Privacy Act, S.U.S.C.I SS2a, and authorize the Northeast Indiana Community Corrections, or its authorized representative(s) or employee(s), bearing this release or copy thereof, to inspect and copy any information in your files pertaining to my adult criminal records, juvenile delinquent records, education, medical, drug and alcohol records, employment or credit records, including, but not limited to, academic, achievement, intelligence; personality, attendance, disciplinary records and personal history; medical records and credit records. I hereby direct you to release such information upon request of the Community Corrections Representative. This release is executed with full knowledge and understanding that the information is for the official use of the aforementioned community corrections office. I, hereby release you, as the custodian of such record, and any Courts, Community Corrections Department, Probation Department, Parole Agencies, Law Enforcement Agencies, and any school, college, university, or other educational institution, hospital or other repository or medical records, credit bureau, consumer reporting agency, or retail business establishment including its officers, employees, agents, or related personnel, both individually and collectively, from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind, which may result to me, my heirs, family or associates because of compliance with this authorization and request to release information. I, hereby authorize Northeast Indiana Community Corrections to exchange information with any entity, person or agency that is deemed appropriate, by Northeast Indiana Community Corrections to provide more comprehensive services in my program of supervision with Northeast Indiana Community Corrections. The information hereby obtained by the aforementioned Community Corrections office is to be used solely for purposes of an ongoing investigation while the defendant is on the Community Corrections program. Signature (Full Name) Full Name (typed or printed) Social Security Number of Birth Driver s License Number OR State ID Number (include state) Parent or Guardian (if minor) Witness: Corrections Officer Page 3 of 11

4 Family and Friends Information Name: Address: Name: Address: Name: Address: Name: Address: Name: Address: Relationship: Phone: Relationship: Phone: Relationship: Phone: Relationship: Phone: Relationship: Phone: Schedule Policy You shall obey any and all rules, regulations, and/or policies of Community Corrections including but not limited to: 1. You shall keep your schedule with you at all times. 2. Weekly schedules and contact sheets must be turned in to the Community Corrections office by 12 noon every Friday. You may fax or place the documents into the mailbox. However, if you do, you must call to verify it has been received. If you place the documents in the mailbox you are responsible for having your own copy. 3. All schedules are final with the exception of valid emergencies or work-related changes. Your employer must call for you and request any change in your schedule. All schedule changes called in by your employer must be made one hour in advance. 4. You shall use AM/PM after the times you place on your schedule. Failure to turn in the required documents by Friday at 12 noon will result in your Personal Time being cancelled for the week and/or your appearance before the Disciplinary Hearing Board. To avoid a violation follow your written schedule that you submitted. Program a watch or cell phone with the exact date and time. You may obtain the exact time from Community Corrections. Do not leave your house early; do not leave an authorized location late. Page 4 of 11

5 Contact Sheet Signed Schedule Guidelines Appointment Time Drive Time 1 Personal Time (Grocery/Laundry) Weekly 3 hours No a. Can only be taken Wednesday or Sunday 2 Cash your paycheck/pay NICC Fees/Turn in schedule Weekly 1 hour No a. Monday through Thursday between 8am-4:30pm b. Friday between 8am - 6pm or Saturday between 8am-12pm c. You may only perform the three activities listed above in #2 d. May stop at gas station as the 1 stop per day 3 Job Search Time Currently Have a Job Weekly 2 hours No 4 Job Search Time Currently Do Not Have a Job Weekly 3 times / 2 No a. These times may not be combined. hours each 5 Job Search Time Additional time may be added for the following TBD Yes reasons: a. Monday through Friday between 8am-4:30pm b. Specific location(s) to apply for a job c. Job Interview 6 Treatment TBD Yes a. Must provide the specific location of the meeting. 7 AA, NA If scheduled, you must go unless there is an emergency 1 hour / 1 Yes a. Must provide the specific location of the meeting. time per day b. Meeting must be located in LaGrange/Steuben County. 8 Church If scheduled, you must go unless there is an emergency No more Yes a. Must provide the specific location. than 1.5 b. Must be in LaGrange/Steuben County unless prior approval is hours obtained. 9 Doctor / Lawyer / Bureau of Motor Vehicles / Unemployment Office / SS Office 1 hour Yes a. Must provide name and/or specific location. 10 Work/School TBD Yes a. Must provide the name of the employer b. Must provide the specific location. c. During work/school hours you may NOT leave the site for lunch. 12 Monthly Community Corrections Meeting 30 mins Yes 13 Probation Meeting 30 mins Yes TBD = To be determined. Understand that if you violate a rule of Community Corrections that any/all of these times may be taken away. Schedule Guidelines Continued 1. If you plan on leaving the county you must provide a specific address. You may not leave the state without a court order. 2. You must spend at least eight (8) consecutive hours at NICC/home during any twenty-four (24) hour period. 3. You must have at least one hour between Personal time, Job Search, and Check Cashing time. 4. Except on your Personal time, when you are scheduled to leave your residence and you do not go you must call Community Corrections immediately. 5. If you cash your check at Wal-Mart or another department store you will need to specify, for example, Wal-Mart check cashing on your schedule and spend no more than 15 minutes at that store. Page 5 of 11

6 Drive Time Rules During your drive time you ARE allowed to do the following: 1. Stop at a gas station no more than once per day for gasoline, cigarettes, coffee, pop, etc. only if the gas station is on the way to your destination. 2. Go thru the drive-thru at a fast food restaurant only if the fast food restaurant is on the way to your destination. You are NOT permitted to go inside. You ARE NOT allowed to visit the following locations on your drive time: Wal-Mart or Meijer main buildings, CVS, Walgreens, Menards, a Dollar Store, or any other store that does not sell gasoline. You are NEVER allowed to visit a location that does not serve minors: example Gay s Hops-N-Schnapps. Drug Testing Policy The possession of alcohol or illegal drugs in any form is prohibited. You shall cooperate with any test ordered. Your specimen must be given within 30 minutes from the time you were informed of the test. Failure to cooperate with any drug testing procedure will result in disciplinary action and may result in your removal from the program. 1. You may be searched prior to specimen drop. 2. You will be given 30 minutes to provide the specimen, failure to do so will be considered a refusal. Required Materials for Community Corrections Meeting You will be periodically required to meet with a Case Manager to review your progress while on Community Corrections. You are responsible for bringing the following materials to this meeting: 1. Employment time cards 2. Employment pay check stubs 3. Co-resident forms if they haven t been previously turned in. 4. Employer form if one hasn t been turned in previously. 5. Any verification of completed case plan objectives. 6. Copies of newly prescribed medications. The above material is to be obtained by you as directed by the Community Corrections staff. The responsibility to obtain this information is solely yours. Page 6 of 11

7 Violations Policy Failure to provide a written schedule by Friday at noon You will be accountable for your whereabouts at all times. You will be required to submit a weekly schedule. Your schedule shall be submitted by noon each Friday Failure to answer your phone or door You will be required to answer your telephone or cell phone whenever you are not scheduled to be working at your regular place of employment. You shall answer the door for the community corrections surveillance staff any time a visit is made. Failure to follow approved schedule You will be required to follow your approved schedule. The only schedule changes being accepted are emergency medical related changes. If your employer needs you to work, your employer needs to phone the NICC office during regular business hours and provide a 1 hour notice of any overtime changes. Failure to report to staff as instructed You will report to staff whenever instructed. This includes: NICC case management meetings, NICC work crew assignments, IRAS risk assessment interviews, and any officer or staff instruction to report to NICC. You shall add all required appointments to your weekly schedule. Failure to keep your electronic equipment charged, plugged in and in good working condition If you have an electronic monitoring bracelet that does not require a phone line you shall keep your units battery charged at all times. You will be required to charge your bracelet at least 2 times per day for a minimum of 1.5 hours. You may not charge your bracelet while you are asleep. If you have an electronic monitoring bracelet that requires a phone line you shall keep your base plugged in to power and phone at all times. You shall not move your base without staff directive to do so. You shall not submerge ANY piece of monitoring equipment in water. This will include going swimming and taking baths. You may only take showers while on electronic monitoring. Unauthorized removal of the electronic monitoring equipment You shall not remove the electronic monitoring equipment. Unauthorized removal will result in the immediate discharge from the NICC program. Page 7 of 11

8 Failure to provide required verification documentation to staff You shall provide verification documentation for all appointments outside of community correction. You will be required to have your contact sheet filled out at every location that is not work. If your employer cannot provide time cards your employer must fill out your contact sheet daily. You shall submit a paycheck stub, time card and contact sheet with your schedule on a weekly basis if applicable. You shall provide truthful information to the community corrections staff. Failure to pay fees as instructed You shall pay and are responsible for any and all fees associated with your NICC supervision. This includes; NICC weekly fees, drug testing and damaged equipment. Failure to maintain good behavior You shall maintain good behavior. Any disrespect towards NICC staff members and patterned discipline will result in your removal. You shall not verbally or physically threaten any NICC staff member, participant or other person. Being charged with a new offense You shall be law abiding while under NICC supervision. A charge of a new offense while under supervision will result in your removal. As defined in IC a finding of Probable Cause that a criminal offense has occurred. Possession or use of any weapon You shall not be in possession of or use any weapon, firearm, or other instrument of violence as defined in IC through IC Any violation of this program will be reported to the prosecutor and the court. Page 8 of 11

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10 Community Corrections Rules Agreement **I understand that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to know the rules in this Handbook and by violating any of the included rules I understand that I will be sanctioned with the appropriate consequence. I also agree that this handbook will serve as a warning to follow the program rules. ** I have read the Northeast Indiana Community Corrections Handbook and understand its contents. I agree to participate in the program and further agree that I will follow all rules listed in the Handbook. Defendant Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Community Corrections Signature Page 10 of 11

11 Employer Notification Form Employee Name: _ Name of Employer: Work Address: _ Work phone: Supervisor Name: Hired: Hourly Wage: _/Hr. Work Hours: We (employer), are advised that the above referenced individual has been placed onto Northeast Indiana Community Corrections. We agree to: 1. Advise Northeast Indiana Community Corrections should the individual be terminated; fail to come to work or report late to work. 2. Allow Community Corrections Staff to visit the Defendant, either in person or by phone, at the above place of employment. 3. Provide a weekly work schedule running Monday through Sunday to the individual before 11am the previous Friday. 4. Provide written documentation on all hours worked on a weekly basis. Only an employer may add work hours. To do this you can leave a message. You do not need to speak with anyone but you can if you like. All schedule changes called in by employer must be made one hour in advance. Call NICC and leave a message ( ) Message should include 1. Supervisor s name that is calling 2. NICC Participant s Name 3. (s) needing employee to work 4. Start and end times with AM and PM for employee to work. We (employer), understand that the NICC participant will be in violation of the Community Corrections order if he/she is terminated from any employment without good cause. Supervisor/Employer Please return to: Brett S. Hays, Executive Director 104 E Gale Street Suite A, Angola, IN Form to be returned to Community Corrections within 48 hours of hire. Fax: Case Manager: Page A of 11