charles e. egeler reception and guidance center (rgc)

Charles E. Egeler Reception Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center (RGC)and Guidance Center (RGC)

Volume of OffendersVolume of Offenders

Offenders arrive at RGC from the County Offenders arrive at RGC from the County Jails at a rate of:Jails at a rate of: 800-1100 per month800-1100 per month 20 – 80 per Day20 – 80 per Day

Types of OffendersTypes of Offenders

Offenders arrive at RGC that are:Offenders arrive at RGC that are:


Parole Violators – Technical Rule ViolatorsParole Violators – Technical Rule Violators These offenders broke the rules of parole but have These offenders broke the rules of parole but have

not been convicted of a new crime.not been convicted of a new crime. These offenders will see the Parole Violation Unit These offenders will see the Parole Violation Unit

(PVU) to determine if their parole will be reinstated (PVU) to determine if their parole will be reinstated or revoked.or revoked.

When the PVU is completed with their process, the When the PVU is completed with their process, the offender will be transferred.offender will be transferred.

They will likely be transferred prior to knowing their They will likely be transferred prior to knowing their decision.decision.


Parole Violators with a New Sentence or Parole Violators with a New Sentence or Probation Violators with a New SentenceProbation Violators with a New Sentence Offender was on parole or probation and has Offender was on parole or probation and has

been convicted of a new crime.been convicted of a new crime.


Probation Violator – Technical ViolatorProbation Violator – Technical Violator Prisoner was on probation and violated that Prisoner was on probation and violated that

probation by breaking the rules. He has been probation by breaking the rules. He has been re-sentenced from probation to prison.re-sentenced from probation to prison.


New CommitNew Commit Prisoner was not under any type of Prisoner was not under any type of

community supervision at the time of their community supervision at the time of their offense.offense.


Youthful OffendersYouthful Offenders Prisoner 17 years of age or younger who is Prisoner 17 years of age or younger who is

not sentenced under Holmes Youthful Trainee not sentenced under Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA).Act (HYTA).

12 Day Process12 Day Process

Offenders are taken through a 12 day process Offenders are taken through a 12 day process prior to leaving RGC.prior to leaving RGC.

There are cases where the process is There are cases where the process is accelerated and completed in less than 12 days.accelerated and completed in less than 12 days. Crisis Stabilization Unit, Medical / Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Unit, Medical / Mental Health

Issues, Adaptive Skills Residential Program Issues, Adaptive Skills Residential Program (previously known as SSDU. Levels I, II, and III are (previously known as SSDU. Levels I, II, and III are placed at MTU. Levels IV and V are placed at SLF), placed at MTU. Levels IV and V are placed at SLF), Protective Custody Cases, etc.Protective Custody Cases, etc.

Youthful offendersYouthful offenders

12 Day Process / Day 112 Day Process / Day 1

Offender is transported from the County Jail to Offender is transported from the County Jail to RGC.RGC. The transporting officer provides Record’s Office Staff The transporting officer provides Record’s Office Staff

authorization to incarcerate offender.authorization to incarcerate offender. Property in possession of the offender including Property in possession of the offender including

clothing is collected in the Intake Holding Area. clothing is collected in the Intake Holding Area. Prisoners are given the choice to send items home Prisoners are given the choice to send items home or have the items destroyed.or have the items destroyed.

Offender is fingerprinted, strip searched, and jail Offender is fingerprinted, strip searched, and jail reports are reviewed to identify immediate reports are reviewed to identify immediate psychological or custody concerns.psychological or custody concerns.


Each prisoners receives a face to face interview with a Health Care Each prisoners receives a face to face interview with a Health Care Professional. Professional.

Those prisoners with mental health concerns are seen by a Those prisoners with mental health concerns are seen by a psychologist.psychologist.

Those with special health care/mental health needs are placed in Those with special health care/mental health needs are placed in holding cells for further evaluation. holding cells for further evaluation.

Prisoners designated as needing Crisis Stabilization might be sent to Prisoners designated as needing Crisis Stabilization might be sent to WCC or DWH for Direct Observation.WCC or DWH for Direct Observation.

Prisoner is interviewed by Records Office staff to confirm all personal Prisoner is interviewed by Records Office staff to confirm all personal contact information.contact information.

Pictures are taken for the offender ID card and scars, marks, and Pictures are taken for the offender ID card and scars, marks, and tattoos are photographed and entered into OMNI.tattoos are photographed and entered into OMNI.

Prisoner is given state-issued clothing through the quartermaster.Prisoner is given state-issued clothing through the quartermaster. Prisoner is given his prisoner number and I.D. and escorted to the Prisoner is given his prisoner number and I.D. and escorted to the

Housing Units.Housing Units.


Day 2 is comprised of:Day 2 is comprised of: Follow up from Day 1 Medical ReviewsFollow up from Day 1 Medical Reviews

Prisoners identified from Day 1 as having special medical Prisoners identified from Day 1 as having special medical needs see a Physician.needs see a Physician.

X-Rays if needed. (for TB Testing)X-Rays if needed. (for TB Testing) Outpatient Mental Health InterviewsOutpatient Mental Health Interviews Test of Adult Basic Education T.A.B.E. TestingTest of Adult Basic Education T.A.B.E. Testing

Given to all offenders who do not have a verified HS Diploma Given to all offenders who do not have a verified HS Diploma or GED.or GED.

Offenders are TABE Tested with the Locator 9/10.Offenders are TABE Tested with the Locator 9/10.


All available Day 2 offenders with unverified All available Day 2 offenders with unverified GEDs or HS Diplomas will complete a GEDs or HS Diplomas will complete a Educational History / Transcript Request Form.Educational History / Transcript Request Form.

School File:School File: Existing School Files are requested from Record’s Existing School Files are requested from Record’s

RetentionRetention New School Files are created.New School Files are created.

Offender Education Tracking System (OETS) Offender Education Tracking System (OETS) entry begins by RGC School Staff.entry begins by RGC School Staff.


All Day 3 offenders go to:All Day 3 offenders go to: Medical for Lab (Blood Work-ups)Medical for Lab (Blood Work-ups) Vision CheckVision Check Dental ClinicDental Clinic


Day 4 offenders are only released from Day 4 offenders are only released from their cells if they are on callout to attend their cells if they are on callout to attend Psychological Interviews.Psychological Interviews.


Day 5 offenders are released from their cells if they are Day 5 offenders are released from their cells if they are on callout to attend Psychological Interviews in the A.M.on callout to attend Psychological Interviews in the A.M.

Prisoner Orientation is held in the P.M. of Day 5Prisoner Orientation is held in the P.M. of Day 5 Prisoner Peer Mediators present a segment on HIV/AID’s.Prisoner Peer Mediators present a segment on HIV/AID’s. Prisoners are informed of the following:Prisoners are informed of the following:

Facilities Administrative StaffFacilities Administrative Staff Classification ProcessClassification Process Prisoner PitfallsPrisoner Pitfalls COMPAS/TAP – begins the prisoner Reentry process. *COMPAS/TAP – begins the prisoner Reentry process. * Occupational SafetyOccupational Safety Count ProceduresCount Procedures Disciplinary PolicyDisciplinary Policy SASSISASSI


Day 6 offenders are released from their Day 6 offenders are released from their cells if they are on callout to attend cells if they are on callout to attend Psychological Interviews in the A.M.Psychological Interviews in the A.M.

Catch-up TABE Testing in the P.M. Catch-up TABE Testing in the P.M. for those offenders without a verified GED or for those offenders without a verified GED or

HS Diploma that had medical conflicts on HS Diploma that had medical conflicts on Day 2.Day 2.


Career Scope Testing in the AM for Career Scope Testing in the AM for offenders who:offenders who: Have a verified GED / HS DiplomaHave a verified GED / HS Diploma Indicated to the teaching staff at RGC that Indicated to the teaching staff at RGC that

they have a HS Diploma or GED during the they have a HS Diploma or GED during the TABE TestingTABE Testing

Are within 7 Years of their ERDAre within 7 Years of their ERD


Vocational InterviewsVocational Interviews Teaching staff interview the offender to:Teaching staff interview the offender to:

Cover Career Scope Assessment resultsCover Career Scope Assessment results Inquire about past employment historyInquire about past employment history Find out the anticipated county the prisoner will be Find out the anticipated county the prisoner will be

paroled to.paroled to. Provide CTE programs pamphletProvide CTE programs pamphlet

12 Day Process / Days 9 & 1012 Day Process / Days 9 & 10

Days 9 and 10 are reserved for offenders Days 9 and 10 are reserved for offenders to be given their physicals. Each offender to be given their physicals. Each offender receives a complete health physical.receives a complete health physical.

12 Day Process / Days 11 & 1212 Day Process / Days 11 & 12

ClassificationClassification Prisoner is interviewed by a Reentry Processor and Prisoner is interviewed by a Reentry Processor and

given:given: RGC Recommendations RGC Recommendations

These recommendations are based upon These recommendations are based upon information found in the PSI and through information found in the PSI and through interviews which determine what each prisoner interviews which determine what each prisoner needs.needs.

COMPAS Assessment – For all Newly COMPAS Assessment – For all Newly Committed Offenders age 18 or older.Committed Offenders age 18 or older.Anyone under the age of 18 does not receive a Anyone under the age of 18 does not receive a COMPAS.COMPAS.

Each prisoner is interviewed using the Each prisoner is interviewed using the Collaborative Case Management style interview. Collaborative Case Management style interview.

TAPTAP Offenders are written a transition plan based Offenders are written a transition plan based

upon the outcome of the COMPAS to upon the outcome of the COMPAS to accurately assess the prisoners needs and set accurately assess the prisoners needs and set goals.goals.

Initial Security ClassificationInitial Security Classification Property / Assault ScreensProperty / Assault Screens Vital Document Search (Birth Certificates/Social Vital Document Search (Birth Certificates/Social

Security/License/State I.D. Cards).Security/License/State I.D. Cards). Vermont Assessment for Sex Offender Risk (VASOR)Vermont Assessment for Sex Offender Risk (VASOR) All prisoners within 7 months of their ERD will receive a All prisoners within 7 months of their ERD will receive a

PER.PER.

12 Day Process12 Day Process Offenders will be transferred from RGC to their receiving facility based on their Offenders will be transferred from RGC to their receiving facility based on their

security and medical needs.security and medical needs.

Technical Rule Violators will be transferred to Reentry facilities :Technical Rule Violators will be transferred to Reentry facilities : They have had their PV hearings They have had their PV hearings andand Parole has been reinstated stipulating that the prisoner be placed at an Reentry site for 60 Parole has been reinstated stipulating that the prisoner be placed at an Reentry site for 60

days.days. Prisoners are sent to the Reentry site closest to or in the region where they will parole.Prisoners are sent to the Reentry site closest to or in the region where they will parole. ***Some prisoners are paroled to the Reinstatement Diversion Programs***Some prisoners are paroled to the Reinstatement Diversion Programs

IDRP Intensive Drug Residential Program - Ingham Cty JailIDRP Intensive Drug Residential Program - Ingham Cty Jail PTR/TRRP Tuscola Reentry Residential ProgramPTR/TRRP Tuscola Reentry Residential Program PLK/lCRRP Lake County Residential Reentry ProgramPLK/lCRRP Lake County Residential Reentry Program

Length of Stay at RGCLength of Stay at RGC The average length of stay at RGC for a new commit prisoner is 30-45 days.The average length of stay at RGC for a new commit prisoner is 30-45 days. The average length of stay at RGC for a Parole Violator varies depending on when they The average length of stay at RGC for a Parole Violator varies depending on when they

have their PV hearings.have their PV hearings. No prisoner should be in RGC more than 90 days.No prisoner should be in RGC more than 90 days.

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