A reasonable justification for removing a prisoner from "suicide watch" may be which of the following:

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The recommendation of a counselor who has reviewed the prisoner's file and interviewed the prisoner would provide a professional evaluation of the prisoner's mental state and level of risk for suicide, making it a reasonable justification for removing them from suicide watch. The statement of the prisoner that they are not suicidal may not be enough to fully assess their risk, and the history of the facility with regard to custodial suicides may be a factor that increases rather than decreases the need for vigilance.

A Reasonable Justification for Removing a Prisoner from "Suicide Watch