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What chapter is classification assigned in our SOPs?
16
If a court sentences an inmate to a period of confinement of __ days or more, the court may restrict or deny the defendant eligibility for a supervised work program (day watch).
15
Who gets the original copy of the Administrative Segregation Order?
Classification
How often is the classification status for inmates classified with a security threat group status reviewed?
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Segregation of inmates by race, color, creed, or national origin is permitted.
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Classification officers will give both oral and written notices to all inmates assigned to?
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An inmate charged with a federal offense is classified as?
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Within how many hours of the intake interview must all inmates be classified by a Classification Officer?
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What is the maximum capacity of Pre-Class?
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All inmates assigned to General Population shall be physically observed by correctional staff on an irregular basis, a minimum of once every ___ minutes.
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Where are all disciplinary paperwork, i.e., Incident reports, Instant Adjudication, DR results, etc., placed in an inmate's Classification Case Record?
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Who determines which inmates are not fit for general population?
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What are the hours that inmate work who are assigned to the County Day-watch program?
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What is the maximum capacity of Alpha-two?
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Who issues the hygiene kit to inmates on weekends?
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The first page of a sentenced inmate's Classification Case Record is?
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The Director or his designee will review all documents related to the Administrative Segregation Order within __ days to determine continued segregation is warranted.
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How many different categories can an inmate be classified into based on the cumulative scores of the initial custody assessments scale interview?
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What classification level will a sentenced inmate be assigned if the total score on the initial Custody Assessments Scale is 5 or fewer points?
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What is the name of a member or group of individuals who set themselves apart from others and pose a threat to the security or safety of staff or offenders?
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What is the maximum capacity of Bravo-1?
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Male inmates classified as Maximum Security are housed in Bravo three where?
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If an inmate has a conviction of CDV High and Aggravated within the last __ years, they will not be assigned to any outside work detail.
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Who approves or disapproves all telephone calls requests from inmates in disciplinary segregation regarding family crisis, attorney or court request?
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The Property Officer will not assign any inmate worker to an outside work detail without the approval of the?
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No inmate sentenced to over __ days will be placed in inmate worker status.
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What is the secondary method of inmate supervision utilized at Beaufort County Detention Center?
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Where are all files on Security Threat Groups members kept within this facility?
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South Carolina statute 63-3-620 governs guidance for computing time for?
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What unit is typically used for inmates with special needs: medical, mental health, or separation from general population?
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What South Carolina statute covers credit given for 'Good Behavior'?
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Who must sign the Administrative Segregation Order?
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Who is the vice chairman of our Security Threat Group Committee?
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Inmates who pose an immediate danger to custody, security, property, or the welfare of others will be classified into ___ status.
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What is the maximum capacity of Alpha-one?
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How long are inactive inmates files kept in the Classification Office Files?
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Once classification has completed the initial Custody Assessment scale form, the inmate will be turned over to?
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Study Notes
Classification and Procedures
- Classification procedures are detailed in Chapter 16 of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Inmates sentenced to 15 days or longer may have restrictions on supervised work programs.
- The original copy of the Administrative Segregation Order is assigned to Classification.
Classification Review and Status
- Inmates classified under a security threat group are reviewed weekly to assess their status.
- Segregation based on race, color, creed, or national origin is strictly prohibited.
- Inmates assigned to Administrative Segregation receive both oral and written notices about their status.
Inmate Classification Categories
- Inmates charged with federal offenses are classified as pre-trial.
- Classification Officers must complete inmate classification within 72 hours of the intake interview.
- There are 11 classification categories determined by cumulative scores from the initial custody assessment.
Capacity and Observation Standards
- The maximum capacity for Pre-Class is set at 26 inmates.
- Correctional staff must observe General Population inmates at least once every 60 minutes.
- The maximum capacity for Alpha-two is 86 inmates; Alpha-one holds a maximum of 88.
Additional Procedures and Protocols
- All disciplinary paperwork must be kept on the left side of the classification case folder.
- Medical staff determines which inmates are ineligible for General Population.
- Inmates assigned to the County Day-watch program work from 0730 to 1600.
Security and Supervision
- Hygiene kits for inmates on weekends are issued by the shift commander.
- The first page of a sentenced inmate's classification case record contains time computation details.
- The Director or designee reviews Administrative Segregation Orders within three days for continued segregation.
Specialized Inmate Management
- Inmates with a CDV High and Aggravated conviction within the last 10 years are barred from outside work details.
- The Property Officer requires Security Lieutenant approval for inmate workers assigned to outside details.
- No inmate sentenced to over 90 days can be placed in inmate worker status.
Supervision Techniques
- Podular remote supervision serves as a secondary inmate supervision method in Beaufort County Detention Center.
- Security Threat Group files are maintained within the Security Lieutenant's office.
- South Carolina statute 63-3-620 governs time computation in Family Court cases.
Special Needs and Good Behavior
- The SH-B unit is designated for inmates with special needs related to medical, mental health, or separation from General Population.
- Statute 24-13-210 covers credit for "Good Behavior."
- The Administrative Segregation Order requires signatures from the Shift Commander and Medical personnel.
Committee Roles and Active Status
- The Security Lieutenant acts as the vice chairman of the Security Threat Group Committee.
- Inmates posing immediate danger are classified with a red dot status.
- Inactive inmate files are retained in the Classification Office for one year before disposal.
Final Steps in Classification
- After completing the initial Custody Assessment scale, the inmate is handed over to the Correctional Counselor for further management.
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This quiz covers the intricacies of inmate classification as outlined in Chapter 16 of the Standard Operating Procedures. Questions include classification categories, review processes, and the rights of inmates during classification proceedings. Test your understanding of the classification procedures and protocols in the correctional system.
