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Classification of Inmates
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The primary objective of Objective Correctional Classification is to place inmates | in the type of housing that best meet security and/or medical needs |
| and to provide reasonable protection | for the inmates as well as all employees |
| Inmates with disabilities will be housed in a general population housing area with designated accommodation | cells and will not be housed separately |
| presents a threat to employees, | other inmates and/or if identified as a self–harm risk |
| All inmates will be classified as soon as practical | after admission to determine the level of custody required |
| suitable housing assignment and their eligibility for appropriate programs | to include educational, rehabilitative and/or work |
| For housing purposes, inmates should be separated | in the following manner |
| Adult female unsentenced felons | (Medium or Maximum Security |
| Adult female unsentenced misdemeanants | (Medium Security |
| Adult female sentenced | (Medium or Maximum Security |
| Adult male unsentenced felons | (Medium or Maximum Security |
| Adult male unsentenced misdemeanants | (Medium Security |
| Adult male sentenced | (Medium or Maximum Security); and Juveniles. (Maximum Security |
| Dangerous/Violent felons shall not be housed | with misdemeanants |
| However non dangerous or violent felons may be housed | with misdemeanants |
| The determination whether an inmate is considered a dangerous/violent felon | shall be made on a case–by–case basis by the officer–in–charge or designee using current classification guidelines |
| Male and female inmates will be housed separately | and separated by sight and sound. |
| Sound separation is defined as any separation | that restricts normal verbal communications |
| When an officer becomes aware of an inmate who medical personnel has determined should be housed on a lower tier | or a lower bunk, the officer will |
| Ensure the inmate is moved | to a lower tier or bunk |
| Make a notation in the blank area | on the front of the inmate's locator card (PDF only |
| and Ensure the appropriate special condition entry has been made | in Correctional Management Information System (CMIS) by the Division of Health Services |
| A Watch Lieutenant or higher authority must approve | the return of any inmate from the Prisons Division (MCC and CTC) to the Jails Division |
| if the inmate is being returned due to an escape charge | or behavioral problem |
| A copy of an e–mail stating why the inmate is being returned | and containing the authorizing Watch Lieutenant's name must be placed in the inmate's institutional file |
| prior to Transportation | back to the PDF |