| Formal Name: | Long Term Restrictive Housing Work Group |
| Contact Person: | Jeff Beaty |
| Purpose: | The work group was established by LB 598 to advise the Department on restrictive housing reforms and the promulgation of rules and regulations governing the use of restrictive housing within the Department. |
| How Many Affectable: | The board advises the Department on issues affecting inmates and ultimately publich safety, which affects everyone. |
| How Many Served: | The work group |
| Year Created: | 2015 |
| Year Active: | 2015 |
| Sunset Date: | None |
| Authorization Citation: | 83-4,114 |
| Parent Agency: | Nebraska Department of Correctional Services |
| Number Of Members: | 15 statutory members plus additional Department staff as determined by the Direcotor |
| Who Appoints: | 4 public members appointed by the Governor, NDCS staff appointed by Director |
| Legislative Approval: | No legislaitve approval of appointments |
| Qualifications Of Members: | Two representatives from a non-profit prisoners' rights advocacy group, including at least one former inmate.Two mental health professionals independent from the Department with particular knowledge of prisons and conditions of confinement |
| Per Diem: | None |
| Expense Reimbursement: | The 4 appointed members from the public are reimbursed for travel expenses |
| Term Length: | No term lenght specified in statute |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: |
| Required FY 13-14: | Group was created in August of 2015 by LB 598 |
| Held FY 13-14: | blank |
| Required FY 14-15: | Group was created in August of 2015 by LB 598 |
| Held FY 14-15: | blank |
| Required FY 15-16: | The first meeting was required to be held by 9152015 and is required to meet at least semi-annually thereafter |
| Held FY 15-16: | Meetings were held on 91515, 121715, 22416, 51116 and the next scheduled meeting is 9716 |
| Support Staff: | There are no dedicated support staff for the Work Group. Existing NDCS provide administrative support. |
| Shared or Separate: | blank |
| FY 13-14 Budget: | NA |
| FY 14-15 Budget: | NA |
| FY 15-16 Budget: | NA |
| Other Funding Sources: | Existing NDCS budget |
| Spending Authority: | NA |
| Since July 1, 2012: | The work group has assisted the Department in the promulgation of Title 72, Ch 1 Restrictive Housing rules and regulations by providing suggestions, reviewing drafts and input on the final rule. The group has also discussed and identified other reforms and changes in practice, data collection and best practices relating to restrictive housing. |