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Classification of Inmates
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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 |