The rules provide additional language about extending exclusions, noting that if “the violation involves threatening behavior or behavior that is significantly disruptive, then the person may be excluded for a longer period.” If the Incident Review Team finds that the alleged violation(s) was not as severe or was more severe than first reported, they may modify the exclusion accordingly. The library director may amend, reduce or eliminate any exclusion. In doing so, the director will consider steps the patron has taken to mitigate future violations.

Please note: Library staff must provide notice to the patron of all modifications, extensions, or renewals of exclusions as provided for in the exclusion procedures with renewed appeal rights. Generally the Incident Review Team will take reasonable steps to contact the patron to inform them of any modifications, extensions, or renewal of exclusions. In some cases, it may be best to also send the modification, extension or renewal notice to the patron through a third party (examples include MCSO if the patron is in custody, DCJ if the person is on parole or probation, or a social service agency known to work with the individual). The goal is to provide the individual with notice of the exclusion.