Minnesota Administrative Rules

2945.4740 LOCKS AND KEYS.

Subpart 1.

General (mandatory).

All keys to security locks must be properly tagged and stored in a secure cabinet within a secure area, and out of reach of the prisoners or the public. At least one complete set of facility keys must be kept on hand for replacement purposes. Keys that serve a critical security purpose must be easily identifiable and never issued to facility staff except upon order of the facility administrator or person in charge, and in accordance with established procedure. No security keys may be made available to prisoners regardless of status. All electronic locking systems must have a manual override.

Subp. 2.

Regular inspection.

Locks to security doors or gates must be inspected regularly by facility staff to ensure efficient operation.

Subp. 3.

Inoperable locks (mandatory).

No lock to a security door or gate may be permitted to be inoperable or left in an unsuitable condition. No prisoner shall be placed in a cell or area that has inoperable locks.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 241.021

History:

17 SR 711

Published Electronically:

September 27, 2013