Nevada Revised Statutes Section 211.150 - Correctional Institutions

Punishment for disobedience or refusal to work; reports.

1. If a prisoner is disobedient or disorderly, or does not faithfully perform his tasks, the officers having charge of him may take action to discipline and punish him. The action may include confinement to an individual cell separate from other prisoners for the protection of the staff of the jail and other prisoners. An officer who confines a prisoner to an individual cell for any reason shall report his action as soon as possible to the person in charge of the jail.

2. A report of the number of prisoners who are performing work and the amount and type of work performed must be submitted to the person in charge of the jail on the last day of each month.

Last modified: February 26, 2006