Policy Effective Date: 5/1/2018

A patron who has violated the library’s code of conduct (See policy 2.3.1 Patron Code of Conduct) may be evicted from the library and refused further admission to the library for a set time. The following are intended as a guide for staff enforcement of the patron code of conduct. Serious infractions (including but not limited to willful maliciousness towards patrons or staff, or when posing an immediate threat to patrons, staff, or property) may result in immediate eviction.

1. Violation of the patron code of conduct
   1. Library staff will notify the patron of unacceptable behavior.
   2. If the behavior continues, staff will notify the patron that if further unacceptable behavior continues they will be asked to leave.
   3. Upon a third violation, the patron is asked to leave for the day. An incident report should be completed and given to library administration.
      1. The library director or their designee may determine, based upon repeated violation of the patron code of conduct or the severity of the violation, that an extended eviction period should be enforced.
2. Eviction
   1. The director or their designee shall evict patrons for violations of the patron code of conduct.
      1. When possible, the patron will be supplied with a written notice of eviction including the reason and period of eviction.
         1. Notices regarding the barring of a minor patron from the library will be sent to the minor patron’s parent or legal guardian.
3. Appeal of Eviction
   1. The library recognizes the patron’s right to contest the eviction. The patron may provide a written request to appeal their eviction to the director within 48 hours of the eviction being issued.
   2. The director may consider any of several factors when deciding to reinstate library privileges including:
      1. the details of the incident that led to the suspension
      2. the length of time since the initial eviction and suspension
      3. the patron’s completion of any requirements imposed by the court as a result of the incident 
      4. any other information provided by the patron that suggests that he or she is unlikely to engage in the conduct that led to the suspensions of privileges 
   3. Decisions of the director may be appealed to the Board via written notice.
      1. Decisions of the Board will be considered final.