When must an inmate be provided with the hearing results?

An inmate must be provided with the hearing results within 5 days of review by the Chief Disciplinary Officer. This timeframe is established to ensure that inmates receive timely notification of the outcomes related to their hearings, allowing them an opportunity to understand the decisions made and to prepare any potential appeals or further actions that may be required.

The rationale behind this specific duration is rooted in due process, maintaining transparency, and allowing inmates to access relevant information regarding their assessments in a structured manner. It balances the need for prompt communication of results while still allowing for appropriate review processes to be completed, which may involve evaluating the evidence and deliberating on the hearing officer's findings.

Timely provision of this information is critical for maintaining order and fairness within the correctional system, as it impacts the inmates’ rights and their ongoing management within the facility. Other options that suggest other timeframes do not align with the established policy focused on giving inmates an appropriate window for reviewing the results following the Officer's review.