Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) The
Classification Plan shall include written policy and procedure directing
initial classification procedures to include, at a minimum, the following:
(a) Obtaining as much information about the
inmate upon admission as soon as possible, including solicited
pre-institutional assessment information, to become familiar with the inmate's
history and for designing an individual classification plan;
(b) Maintaining complete and accurate case
record information as required on each inmate for use during classification
hearings, decisions, ad reviews; and
(c) Assignment of a counselor/social worker
to each newly admitted inmate within 72 hours to ensure that appropriate intake
and admission procedures have been completed and to assist the inmate with
initial classification activities.
(2) The Classification Plan shall provide for
a classification hearing for all sentenced inmates held beyond 30 days which
includes, at a minimum, the following:
(a)
inmates shall be given notice 48 hours notice prior to any classification
hearing. Such notice may be waived by the inmate in writing;
(b) initial classification hearing shall
consist of, at a minimum, the following:
1.
notice of hearing;
2. case
presentation by case counselor;
3.
inmate presentation;
4.
recommendation of a Classification Board; and,
5. written summary of classification
decision.
(c) all
inmates scheduled for a hearing should appear at the hearing unless precluded
for security or other substantial reasons, and such absence shall be
documented;
(d) classification
recommendations concerning housing placement and program participation are
based on eligibility, suitability and other relevant information.
Recommendations shall include a date upon which the case shall be reviewed
again; and
(e) the classification
recommendation shall be reviewed by the Sheriff/facility administrator, or
designee, and a decision of security level, housing assignment, and program
participation shall be made within ten days after receipt of the Board's
recommendation.
(3) The
Classification Plan shall include written policy and procedure to provide for
regular review of each sentenced inmate's classification status which shall
include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) written review at least every 60 days, to
monitor adherence to classification plan;
(b) a procedure specifying conditions under
which inmates may initiate reviews of their classification status;
and,
(c) procedures and criteria
for changing the status of an inmate. Any change in status shall be subject to
a review by the full Classification Board within 20 days of such a
change.
(4) The
Classification Plan shall include written policy and procedure for notifying
the inmate of the classification decision and shall include the following:
(a) all inmates shall be notified verbally of
the Classification Board's recommendations;
(b) a formal notification within ten working
days, which includes the classification decision, the signature of the board
chairperson or designee, signature of Sheriff/Facility Administrator or
designee, and the date of the next review;
(c) upon receipt, the inmate shall sign the
notification which verifies receipt and knowledge of the decision;
and,
(d) the specific reasons for
reclassification may be withheld from the inmate if knowledge of this
information by the inmate would present a threat to the safety of an individual
or the security or order of the facility.