Who are counsel substitutes in a disciplinary hearing?

In the context of a disciplinary hearing, counsel substitutes refer to individuals who can act on behalf of offenders during the proceedings. Non-uniformed employees representing offenders is the correct answer because these individuals typically have training or understanding of the disciplinary process and can assist the offender in presenting their case, ensuring that their rights are protected during the hearing.

This role is distinct from uniformed staff, who do not serve in this capacity, as their affiliation is primarily with the facility and not with representing the interests of offenders. Additionally, offenders advocating for their peers may lack the formal training or authority to act as counsel substitutes, and external legal representatives typically do not participate in these internal disciplinary hearings. The emphasis is on providing a supportive, knowledgeable voice for the offenders, and non-uniformed employees fulfill this role effectively within the disciplinary system.