What action must a Captain take after an inmate declines an interview with a reviewer?

When an inmate declines an interview with a reviewer, the appropriate action for a Captain is to release the inmate to the facility. This is based on the principle that an inmate cannot be compelled to participate in an interview process. Consent to participate in interviews is central to many correctional processes, intended to ensure that inmates are treated fairly and with respect for their rights. If the inmate chooses not to engage, the Captain must acknowledge this choice and facilitate the inmate’s return to the facility.

While offering another chance for an interview might seem like a reasonable approach to ensure participation, it is not necessary in this scenario since the inmate has already expressed their decision. Filing a report or increasing the inmate's segregation term would not be appropriate responses to a voluntary decision by the inmate, as it could be seen as punitive or coercive, which goes against the ethical guidelines intended to protect inmate rights. Thus, the action to release the inmate is consistent with respecting their autonomy and maintaining proper procedural conduct within the correctional system.