Adult Directory 2013

Inmates with significant disabilities and/or a serious and persistent mental illness should
not be discharged from the jail without being brought to the attention of the DC Jail
Linkage Plus Program (see Mental Health Chapter). The Linkage program works to
ensure that persons living with mental illness can seamlessly receive treatment upon their
release. To check whether the inmate is involved in the Linkage Plus Program call DBH
Jail Liaison agent (202) 698-0416. To check whether the inmate will receive an ample
supply of prescription medication (to include HIV medication) call Unity Health Care at
the jail (202) 698-0400 or (202) 698-0413.
Note: There is little or no follow-up to determine whether the released inmate was able to
take advantage of the discharge plan.
B. Incarceration: (Jail/Prison/Weekends)
Those sentenced to incarceration are transported to the jail (Central Detention
Facility (CDF)) for processing. New inmates are processed and classified which
includes: photo ID, fingerprinting, full medical examination, HIV/AIDS testing
(voluntary), mental health examination (if indicated), and psychosocial interview with jail
case manager. Felony clients wait for federal designation and transfer to the Federal
Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
For “special reasons” the Court may permit “Voluntary Surrender” allowing the
sentenced person to remain in the community until BOP designates a facility. Upon
notice, client must report the BOP designated correctional facility. Voluntary surrender
does not reduce the length of a sentence, it reduces the institutional security level score.
To be eligible for “felony” voluntary surrender:
o Must have a pre-sentence report (PSR)
o Must be on PR pending surrender
o The sentence must be more than six (6) months
o No pending criminal cases in DCSC or USPC
o Must be able to voluntarily surrender to the designated facility 4
Weekend(s) and/or intermittent sentences for misdemeanor offenders: Individuals serving
misdemeanor sentences who self-surrender to the custody of the DC Department of
Corrections must report to the Receiving and Discharge (R&D) entrance at the DC Jail,
1901 D Street, SE, 20003 (202) 673-8202. The R&D entrance is at the rear of the jail
near the guard tower. Must bring photo ID and copy of court order, to be admitted for
self-surrender.
o All individuals sentenced to incarceration are subjected to the above
Processing and Classification process. A government issued ID is required.
C. Classification and Designation to a Jail/Prison Facility:
• DC Code Offenders serving one year or less for misdemeanor offenses are assigned to
4 Given that the Court has no control where the BOP designates felons, and some of the institutions may be
farther than 500 miles from the District, the surrendering felon must be financially able to buy a plane
ticket if necessary.
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Adult Resource Directory: 2013
Community & Confinement Access Guide