Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2021

Performance Standard 5B: Classification

5-ACI-5B-08 (Ref. 4-4302)

Written policy, procedure, and practice require that unless precluded for se- curity or other substantial reasons, all inmates appear at their classification hearing and are given notice 48 hours prior to the hearing; such notice may be waived by the inmate in writing. Comment : Inmates should have sufficient time and assistance, if requested, to pre- pare for their classification hearings.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Inmate handbook.

Process Indicators : Hearing records. Inmate records. Inmate interviews.

5-ACI-5B-09 (Ref. 4-4303)

Written policy, procedure, and practice specify the conditions under which an inmate can initiate a review of progress and program status. Comment : Inmates should be allowed to initiate reviews that determine the extent of their progress and the effectiveness of their programming.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Classification plan. Inmate handbook.

Process Indicators : Inmate records. Documentation of inmate review.

Preparole Progress Report 5-ACI-5B-10 (Ref. 4-4304)

The classification plan specifies that prior to a parole hearing a progress report is made available to the paroling authority. The report includes a current and com- plete history of the inmate’s activities in the institution and a proposed parole plan.

Comment : The progress report should include the inmate’s plans for parole.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Classification plan. Forms and formats.

Process Indicators : Inmate records. Documentation of progress report. Documen- tation of inmate parole plan.

Special Needs Inmates 5-ACI-5B-11 (Ref. 4-4305)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide for identification of special needs inmates. Comment : Special needs inmates include, but are not limited to, drug addicts and drug abusers, alcoholics and alcohol abusers, inmates who are emotionally dis- turbed or suspected of being mentally ill, the intellectually disabled, and those who pose a high risk or require protective custody. Procedures should identify the number, type, and frequency of commitment for special needs inmates, and special programs should be instituted for their appropriate management when the numbers or frequency of commitment warrant. Every possible effort should be made to place the mentally ill and intellectually disabled in a noncorrectional setting.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Observation. Facility logs. Inmate interviews.

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