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Which of the following is the primary goal of inmate classification within a correctional facility?
Which of the following is the primary goal of inmate classification within a correctional facility?
- To provide inmates with educational and vocational training opportunities.
- To group and house inmates in a way that ensures safety, security, and good order while addressing individual risks. (correct)
- To determine the specific charges against each inmate and their potential sentence.
- To assign inmates to work details based on their skills and experience.
What factors are primarily considered during the inmate classification process to determine an inmate's security level and program needs?
What factors are primarily considered during the inmate classification process to determine an inmate's security level and program needs?
- The totality of the inmate’s judicial status, personal history, criminal history, medical/mental needs, and risk assessment. (correct)
- The inmate's preferred recreational activities and dietary requirements.
- The inmate's financial resources and educational background.
- The availability of specific housing units and programs within the facility.
An inmate is placed in administrative segregation due to pending disciplinary hearing, at-risk gang affiliations, and a past history of disruptive behavior. Which of the following best describes the primary reason for this placement?
An inmate is placed in administrative segregation due to pending disciplinary hearing, at-risk gang affiliations, and a past history of disruptive behavior. Which of the following best describes the primary reason for this placement?
- To punish the inmate for past misconduct and deter future violations.
- To prepare the inmate for transfer to another correctional facility.
- To protect the inmate from others and maintain facility order. (correct)
- To provide the inmate with additional privileges and amenities.
An inmate requests protective custody, claiming their personal safety is in jeopardy due to threats from outside the jail facility related to their charges involving a crime against a child. What is the most appropriate action based on established classification procedures?
An inmate requests protective custody, claiming their personal safety is in jeopardy due to threats from outside the jail facility related to their charges involving a crime against a child. What is the most appropriate action based on established classification procedures?
An inmate is identified as a suicide risk based on statements made during the booking process. According to the provided guidelines, what is the most appropriate classification for this inmate?
An inmate is identified as a suicide risk based on statements made during the booking process. According to the provided guidelines, what is the most appropriate classification for this inmate?
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Inmate Classification
Inmate Classification
A non-punitive inmate management system determining inmate grouping and housing to ensure safety, security, and good order within the facility.
Administrative Segregation
Administrative Segregation
Separation of an inmate from the general population, for the inmate's protection, or to protect others from them.
Protective Custody
Protective Custody
Housing inmates separately from the general population due to threats inside or outside the jail facility.
Mental Segregation
Mental Segregation
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Escape Risk
Escape Risk
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Study Notes
- Inmate classification is a non-punitive management system.
- It groups and houses inmates while ensuring safety, security, and order.
- The goal is to assess and mitigate risks to inmates and others.
Identified Categories
- This formal system provides guidelines for inmate assignments and programs.
- It assigns a security level and identifies program needs based on:
- Judicial status
- Personal history
- Criminal history
- Medical/mental needs
- Risk assessment
Male and Female Inmates
- Male and female inmates must be housed separately, except in infirmaries or segregated units where contact is impossible.
- They cannot dress, bathe, or perform basic functions in the same room.
Juveniles in Custody
- Persons under 18 can only be held if certified as adults under Nevada Revised Statute and subject to the Adult Criminal Justice System.
Administrative Segregation
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Purpose: To protect an inmate from others or others from an inmate.
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Based on:
- Classification scoring
- Hazard codes
- Medical needs
- Other information from booking and classification
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Reasons for administrative segregation:
- Pending disciplinary hearing
- Awaiting psychological evaluations
- Pending classification review/investigation
- At-risk gang affiliations
- Past disruptive behavior
- Failure to follow rules
- Special monitoring situations
Protective Custody
- Provided when an inmate's safety is at risk.
- Reasons:
- Crimes against children charges
- Sexual orientation causing disruption
- Inmate request due to safety concerns
- Staff determination of risk from inside or outside threats
- Informants may require protective custody due to the risk from other inmates.
Medical, Handicap and Mental Classification
- Medical: Inmates are housed separately until medical issues are resolved or they can function in general population.
- Examples:
- Communicable disease inmates requiring segregation to prevent spread of illness.
- Diabetic inmates needing special care, housing, and diet.
- Mental Segregation: For inmates with mental disorders who are a danger to themselves or others, or disrupt the order.
- Handicap: For inmates unable to care for themselves and require specific accommodations.
- Refer to SOP 720.350 regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Inmate Maximum or High-Risk Security Categories
- A high-security inmate falls into one of these categories:
- Escape risk
- Violent behavior
- Gang member
- Keep separate status (enemies)
- Suicide Risk
- Agency policy (s)
- High-risk classification should be supported by law enforcement through non-arrest files, criminal history, personal history, and booking information.
Stated Affiliation(s)
- Inmates who admit to past or present gang membership, or have tattoos/indicators of membership, are identified.
Escape Risk
- Inmates who have escaped, attempted to escape, or intend to escape are identified.
- A walk-away may not necessarily indicate an escape risk.
Violent or Aggressive
- Inmates with a history of violence against inmates or staff are identified.
- Includes sexual predators.
Suicide Risk
- Inmates are identified when their statements, behavior, or observations suggest they may harm themselves.
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