The Director shall adopt, with the approval of the Board, such regulations as are necessary to ensure that solitary confinement may only be used:

1. 1. As a last resort, when the offender must be separated from the general population in a secure environment;
2. 2. In the least restrictive manner; and
3. 3. For the shortest period of time safely possible.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 2428)