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Offender Classification 1. Policy. Each inmate under the custody of the Commissioner of Correction shall be classified to the most appropriate assignment for security and treatment needs to promote effective population management and preparation for release from confinement and supervision. The Department's classification of inmates shall normally utilize a classification instrument based on objective factors. The classification system shall not foster discrimination in status, including housing, programming, job assignment, or on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, or national origin. Authority and Reference. A. B. Connecticut General Statutes, Sections 14-227(a), 14-215(c), 18-73,18-81, 18-86, 18-100, 18-100c, 21a-277(d) and 21a-279(e). American Correctional Association, Standards for Administration of Correctional Agencies, Second Edition, April 1993, Standards 2-CO-4B-01, 2-CO-4B-03 and 2-CO-4B-04. American Correctional Association, Standards for Adult Correctional Institutions, Fourth Edition, January 2003; Standards 4-4286, 4-4295 through 4-4298 and 4-4300 through 44305. American Correctional Association, Performance-Based Standards for Adult Local Detention Facilities, Fourth Edition, June 2004, Standards 4-ALDF-2A-30 through 4-ALDF-2A-32. Administrative Directives, 6.4, Transportation and Community Supervision of Inmates; 6.6, Reporting of Incidents; 6.14, Security Risk Groups; 8.5, Mental Health Services, 9.4, Restrictive Status; 9.5, Code of Penal Discipline; and 9.8, Furloughs.

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Definitions. For the purposes stated herein, the following definitions apply: A. Classification. The ongoing process of collecting and evaluating information about each inmate to determine the inmate's risk and need level for appropriate confinement location, treatment, programs, and employment assignment whether in a facility or the community. Commitment. The status of an inmate when legal custody is maintained by the Department of Correction. Custody may be in a correctional institution or the community. Community Release Program. A correctional program based in the community for eligible inmates, which includes transitional supervision and residential program placement. Newly Admitted Inmate. An accused, convicted or sentenced inmate who enters the Department of Correction under a new period of commitment. If an inmate has not left the custody of the Department prior to re-admittance, the inmate shall not be treated as newly admitted. For the purposes of this directive, an inmate admitted as a temporary surrender shall not be considered a newly admitted inmate.

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Override. A documented condition of fact warranting an increase or decrease in the overall risk level of an inmate.

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Classification Goals. The goals of the Department's classification system are to: A. B. ensure the safety and well being of the community, facility, staff and the inmate. apply a consistent and reliable classification and assessment system that assigns inmates a level of confinement consistent with the protection of the community, staff, and inmates. recommend inmate programs and activities according to specific needs. involve the staff and the inmate in developing an incarceration plan and a plan for community release and reintegration, where appropriate. develop, record and analyze data necessary for individual decision making and program and facility planning. ensure that staff and inmates understand the procedures and criteria used in the classification process.

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Classification Management. The Director of Offender Classification and Population Management shall be responsible for the Department of Correction's classification system. The Director of Offender Classification and Population Management shall develop a classification manual containing detailed information concerning offender classification procedures which shall be reviewed annually and updated as necessary. The Unit Administrator shall be responsible for administering the classification procedures under this Directive. However, nothing in this Directive shall preclude the Director of Offender Classification and Population Management, the Director of the Programs and Treatment Division, a Deputy Commissioner or the Commissioner from intervening in any classification decision at any time. The Director of Offender Classification and Population Management shall be responsible for an annual audit to determine compliance with the Department's classification directives and manual. Classification Levels. Each inmate shall be classified according to risk and needs, and shall be assigned an overall risk score of one (1) to five (5). A risk score level 1 shall represent the lowest security level and 5 the highest. A needs score level 1 shall represent the lowest need level and 5 the highest. Admissions and Assessment. A. MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution. Any male inmate 18 years of age or older and sentenced to greater than two (2) years shall normally be admitted to MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution. Risk and comprehensive needs assessment shall be completed over a period of 10 business days. Upon completion of the classification assessment, the inmate shall be transferred to an appropriate facility. Direct Admission Facilities. Any male inmate in pretrial status or sentenced to two (2) years or less shall be admitted to the direct admission facility serving the court of jurisdiction (i.e., Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven or Corrigan-Radgowski

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7/1/2006 Offender Classification Correctional Centers). Risk and needs assessments shall be completed in accordance with Section 8 of this Directive. York Correctional Institution. Any sentenced and/or pretrial female inmate shall be admitted to York Correctional Institution. Risk and needs assessments shall be completed as required in Section 8 of this Directive. Manson Youth Institution. Any sentenced and/or pretrial male inmate age 14-17 shall be directly admitted to Manson Youth Institution. Risk and needs assessments shall be completed as required in Section 8 of this Directive. Juvenile Offenders (ages 14 and 15). Manson Youth Institution shall house all male juvenile offenders and York Correctional Institution shall house all female juvenile offenders. No other facility shall knowingly accept a juvenile offender. Any facility receiving an offender in this category shall immediately report the admission to the Offender Classification and Population Management Unit. The receiving facility shall also make an immediate psychiatric referral to ensure that qualified staff evaluate the offender as soon as possible upon admission in accordance with Administrative Directive 8.5, Mental Health Services. In addition, the receiving facility shall place the juvenile in Administrative Detention and make an immediate request for priority transfer to Manson Youth Institution as appropriate. Whenever possible, prior to transfer, facility classification staff shall complete, at a minimum, an initial risk assessment. Both Manson Youth Institution and York Correctional Institution shall develop Unit Directives that provide for the unique orientation, housing, and program needs of the juvenile offender.

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Classification Assessment. Offender classification assessments shall be based upon the individual risk and needs of the inmate. A. Risk Assessment. An inmate's risk assessment shall represent the inmate's potential for violence, escape, or disruption of the orderly functioning of a facility or other place of confinement. The level of risk is determined by rating the following factors: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. B. History of escape; Severity/violence of the current offense; History of violence; Length of sentence; Presence of pending charges, bond amount and/or detainers; Discipline history; and, Security Risk Group membership.

Inmate Needs Assessment. An inmate's needs shall be assessed in the following areas: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Medical and health care; Mental health care; Education; Vocational training and work skills; Substance abuse treatment; Sex offender treatment; and, Community resources.

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7/1/2006 Offender Classification Assessment of inmate needs shall be accomplished by classification staff in conjunction with staff responsible for the evaluation and provision of services for the need area. Overall Risk Score. An overall classification assessment score shall be determined for each inmate. An overall risk score is determined by the highest rating assigned to any of the seven (7) factors outlined in section 8(A) of this Directive, with the exception of the sex offender treatment need score in Section 8(B) of this Directive. No inmate with a sex offender treatment need score of 2 or greater shall be assigned an overall score below level 3 without authorization from the Commissioner or designee. The overall score shall be assigned taking into account the inmate's risk assessments and behavior during confinement. Overrides. An overall risk score may be increased or decreased through an override. An override of the inmate's overall risk score shall be documented in writing and approved by the Unit Administrator in consultation with the Director of Offender Classification and Population Management or designee. An override shall not be used to decrease an inmate's risk level score more than once during any term of continuous sentenced incarceration. No inmate shall be overridden to level 1.

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Initial Classification Review. A preliminary classification risk assessment shall begin within the first two (2) business days of commitment. A preliminary risk classification shall be determined prior to transfer to a level 3 or higher risk level confinement. Full initial classification shall be completed prior to any transfer to any level 2 facility. Within 14 days of commitment to the Department, the initial overall risk score shall be assigned. Within 30 days, the needs assessment and full initial classification shall be completed. Reclassification Review. After initial classification, the inmate's risk level and needs shall be regularly reviewed or immediately following any change in an inmate's status that may affect the risk score as follows: A. Regular Reclassification. An inmate's risk and needs shall be reviewed every six (6) months after the initial classification has been established with the exception of the following: 1. annually for level 3 and 4 general population inmates with greater than five (5) years remaining on their sentence; and, inmates currently in the custody of the Department being held solely for federal authorities, to include inmates held for the United States Department of Homeland Security (Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement), with no pending Connecticut charges, and no Connecticut sentence to serve, need only to have a regular review conducted annually.

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Risk Level Reductions. A reduction of the inmate's risk level shall be reviewed as follows: 1. Reduction from Overall Risk Level 5. All inmates assigned to overall risk level 5 will be assigned to Administrative Segregation. Inmates approved for removal from

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7/1/2006 Offender Classification Administrative Segregation as per Administrative Directive 9.4, Restrictive Status, shall be reduced to the appropriate overall risk level 4 status. Any inmate assigned to Administrative Segregation shall not have the risk level reduced without the approval of the Commissioner or designee. Any inmate assigned to risk level 5 shall be reviewed at a minimum, annually for regular review or upon completion of the Administrative Segregation Phase Program. Reductions from Risk Level 4 to 3 and Risk Level 3 to 2. Reductions of risk level shall be considered after a sentenced inmate has completed a prescribed amount of time in confinement as noted below. Any inmate serving a life sentence with no possibility of parole or release is not eligible for a risk level decrease without the review and approval of the Director of Offender Classification and Population Management. The percentage of time served for determinate sentences shall be computed on the estimated release date for offenses committed prior to October 1, 1994, and on the maximum release date for offenses committed on or after October 1, 1994. The percentage of time served for indeterminate sentences shall be computed based on the projected discharge date. Parole status shall only be considered when a firm Voted to Parole (VTP) Date has been granted by the Board of Pardons and Paroles, at which time the VTP Date may be considered the release date for percentage of time calculations. Any inmate serving a sentence for a sex related offense or having a history of sex related offenses shall be approved by the Commissioner or designee prior to being classified below risk level 3. If not approved, the reason for a denial of a routine level reduction shall be documented on the Offender Classification Form (OCF). The schedule for risk level reductions and eligibility criteria for these reductions shall be as follows: a. Level 4 to 3. Inmates must serve 35% of their time since their last risk score change and must be free from Class A disciplinary action for the preceding 120 days and Class B disciplinary action for the preceding 90 days. Level 3 to 2. Inmates must serve 30% of their time since their last risk score change and must be free from Class A disciplinary action for the preceding 120 days and Class B disciplinary action for the preceding 90 days. Once an inmate meets the eligibility criteria above, a risk level reduction review shall be completed. An overall level 4 inmate with more than fifteen (15) years left to serve on a sentence shall not be reduced to an overall level 3 without consulting with the Director of Offender Classification and Population Management or designee. An overall level 3 inmate with more than seven (7) years left to serve on a sentence shall not be reduced to an overall level 2 without consulting with the Director of

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7/1/2006 Offender Classification Offender Classification and Population Management or designee. 3. 4. Reduction to Risk Level 1. Reduction to risk level 1 shall be in accordance with Section 11 of this Directive. Reduction Based on New Information. Receipt of new information regarding the inmate may also require a classification review and a risk level reduction. A reduction may be prompted for one of the following reasons: a. b. c. d. e. 5. A reduction of charges against the inmate; A removal of a detainer; Sentence modification and reduction of sentence; Reduction in bond; and/or Successful Security Risk Group Renunciation.

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Reduction Exclusion Based on Assignment Refusal. A sentenced inmate who refuses to participate in an available educational or programmatic assignment, consistent with assessed needs in accordance with Section 8(B) of this Directive, may be precluded from a classification reduction until the inmate complies with a mandatory classification program assignment as identified in the Program Index Compendium. Disciplinary History Factor Reduction. During an initial assessment, an inmate's discipline history factor shall be reviewed to determine whether or not any change is warranted. If the inmate has not been found guilty of a class A or B disciplinary violation in accordance with Administrative Directive 9.5, Code of Penal Discipline for one (1) year, (six (6) months for inmates under 16 years of age), a reduction of one (1) level may be made to this factor.

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Community Release Programs. The community release program shall provide an eligible inmate with the opportunity to reintegrate into the community. Any inmate who refuses to participate in an available educational or program assignment, consistent with the inmate's assessed needs in accordance with Section 8(B) of this Directive, may be excluded from community transfer consideration until the inmate complies with the classification assignment. A member of a Security Risk Group in accordance with Administrative Directive 6.14, Security Risk Groups, shall be excluded from community transfer consideration. Program placement may include Transitional Supervision or Residential Program Placement as follows: A. Transitional Supervision. 1. Eligibility Criteria. An inmate incarcerated by the Department of Correction for a definite total effective sentence of two (2) years or less shall, subject to the following criteria, be eligible for consideration for Transitional Supervision. The two (2) years maximum sentence shall include any unpaid fine calculated consecutively at the daily cost of incarceration per day. In addition, the following criteria must be met:

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7/1/2006 Offender Classification a. b. c. Be classified below level 5; Served at least 50 percent of the sentence imposed less jail credit on the controlling sentence; Must not be serving the mandatory portion of Driving While Intoxicated, Section 14-227(a) of the Connecticut General Statutes or a Driving under Suspension offense that originally was related to a Driving while Intoxicated, Section 14-215(c) sentence of the Connecticut General Statutes; Favorable recommendations for inmates with a sex offense treatment need score greater than 1 shall be forwarded to the Director of Offender Classification and Population Management for review and approval in consultation with appropriate Mental Health staff; Favorable recommendations for inmates with mental health need scores greater than three (3) shall be forwarded to the Director of Health and Addiction Services for review to further ensure continuity of care; Remain discipline free of a class A offense during the preceding 120 days; Remain discipline free of a class B offense during the preceding 60 days; Remain escape free from any community release program, to include absconding from parole, during the preceding 120 days, may be waived at the discretion of the Unit Administrator; Have no pending charges or detainers unless bond has been posted, except pending out of state charges below risk level 4 with official verification that the state will not extradite; Not designated as a Security Risk Group member; and, Have an approved sponsor and/or have secured housing at an acceptable residence approved by Parole and Community Services.

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Class A and B disciplinary reports may be waived at the discretion of the Unit Administrator. 2. Eligibility Date and Notification. Within two (2) weeks of sentencing, unit classification staff shall determine the date that an eligible inmate may be placed on Transitional Supervision. When an inmate is not recommended for placement on Transitional Supervision at the facility level, the Transitional Supervision package shall be forwarded to the appropriate District Administrator for review. The District Administrator, who may consult with the Director of Offender Classification and Population Management regarding the suitability of placement, shall review the package and either uphold or overturn the decision and establish a placement date. If a placement date is established, the District Administrator shall notify the Unit Administrator of the facility housing the inmate and the Parole and Community Services Unit. The Unit Administrator shall then inform the inmate of the placement date.

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7/1/2006 Offender Classification 3. Risk Level. Upon approval for Transitional Supervision an inmate shall be classified to overall risk level 1.

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Residential Program Placement. 1. Eligibility Criteria. An inmate may be eligible for transfer to a residential work or education program when the following criteria are met: a. b. c. Be classified level 2 or 3; Be within 18 months of estimated discharge date or Voted to Parole date; Must not be serving the mandatory portion of Driving While Intoxicated, Section 14-227(a) of the Connecticut General Statutes or a Driving under Suspension offense that originally was related to a Driving while Intoxicated, Section 14-215(c) sentence of the Connecticut General Statutes; Remain discipline free of a Class A offense during the preceding 120 days; Remain discipline free of a Class B offense during the preceding 60 days; Have no return from escape, to include absconding from parole, within the past six (6) months (may be waived at the discretion of the Unit Administrator); Remain free of community release program failure during the preceding 120 days; Have no pending charges or detainers unless bond has been posted except pending out of state charges below risk level 4 with official verification that the state will not extradite; Met the requirements for participation in job opportunities, employment preparation, educational placement or substance abuse training and education; Must not be a designated Security Risk Group member; Favorable recommendations for inmates with a sex offense treatment need score greater than 1 shall be forwarded to the Director of Offender Classification and Population Management for review and approval in consultation with appropriate Mental Health staff; and, Must submit to felony DNA requirements, if applicable.

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Class A and B disciplinary reports may be waived at the discretion of the Unit Administrator. 2. Risk Level. Upon approval for residential program placement an inmate shall be classified to overall risk level 1.

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Pretrial Supervision. 1. Eligibility Criteria. A pretrial offender shall be eligible for pretrial supervision when the following criteria are met:

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7/1/2006 Offender Classification a. Pretrial confinement for no offense other than class D felony or misdemeanor. The following class D felonies are excluded from consideration: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. b. 53a-60a, Assault in the second degree with a firearm; 53a-60b, Assault on a victim 60 or older, second degree; 53a-60c, Assault on a victim 60 or older, with a firearm; 53a-60d, Assault in the second degree, with a motor vehicle; 53a-72a, Sexual Assault in the third degree; 53a-73a, Sexual Assault in the fourth degree; and, 53-181c, Stalking in the first degree;

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No community release violation during the preceding 120 days, may be waived at the Unit Administrator's discretion; Must not have been found guilty of a Class A disciplinary report within 120 days, may be waived at the Unit Administrator's discretion; Must not have been found guilty of a Class B disciplinary report within 60 days, may be waived at the Unit Administrator's discretion; No escape or absconder status within the past 6 months; and, Favorable recommendations for inmates with mental health need scores greater than 3 shall be forwarded to the Director of Health and Addiction Services for approval and to further ensure continuity of care.

Upon approval, an offender shall be classified to overall risk level one (1). 2. Supervision Level for Pretrial Offenders. Any pretrial offender assigned to overall risk level one (1) shall be supervised by electronic monitoring or any other monitoring technology or services while on pretrial supervision. A pretrial release agreement shall specify that the inmate must: a. b. c. d. not change residence without prior approval of the supervising officer; appear for all court appearances as required; participate in substance abuse programming if required by the Department; and, participate in any other conditions imposed by the Department.

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Risk Level Increases. Risk level increases shall occur as required upon receipt of new information pertinent to the inmate's risk classification or inmate's disciplinary adjustment.

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Disciplinary Increases. Poor disciplinary adjustment may result in an inmate's Overall Risk Factor being increased and a corresponding increase of the Discipline History Factor to the level of the Overall according to the schedule detailed in the Classification Manual. An inmate who is found guilty of a level 2 assault on a Department of Correction employee as defined in Administrative Directive 6.6, Reporting of Incidents, shall be classified to overall risk level 4 with a corresponding increase in the Discipline Risk Factor. In the event of multiple disciplinary charges arising from a single disciplinary incident, only the highest chargeable class of offense shall be used. An inmate assigned to Close Custody for Chronic Discipline shall automatically be classified to Overall and Discipline Risk Factor 4. Reviews resulting in an overall risk level increase which will require a transfer to another facility shall require the approval of the Director of Offender Classification and Population Management.

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Conviction of a Felony. Conviction of a felony committed while incarcerated shall result in a level increase review. Assignment to Overall Risk Level 5/Administrative Segregation. Assignment to Overall Risk Level 5/Administrative Segregation shall be considered when any totality of facts, information or circumstances which indicates an immediate threat to safety and/or security of the public, staff or other inmates. An inmate shall be automatically placed in Administrative Detention and be reviewed for placement on Overall Risk Level 5/Administrative Segregation, under any of the following conditions: 1. Level 1 assault on a Department of Correction employee as defined in Administrative Directive 6.6, Reporting of Incidents; Hostage holding of a Department of Correction Employee; Riot; Homicide while confined; An inmate is sentenced to death; Escape from the security perimeter of a facility; Continues to present a threat to safety, security and/or orderly operation after one (1) year in Close Custody for Security Risk Groups; Continues to present a threat to safety security and/or orderly operation after six (6) months in Close Custody for Chronic Discipline; and, An inmate is in pretrial or pre-sentence status for a Capital Felony Murder charge.

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All increases to Overall Risk Level 5/Administrative Segregation shall be made by the Director of Offender Classification and Population Management.

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Security Risk Group Members. Any inmate designated as a Security Risk Group Member shall not be classified lower than overall risk level 3 and placed in a Close Monitoring unit in accordance with Administrative Directive 6.14, Security Risk Groups. An inmate released from the Department while designated as a Security Risk Group Member shall be readmitted on the same status. The Director of Security shall review the designation in accordance with Administrative Directive 6.14, Security Risk Groups. Security Risk Group Safety Threat Members. Any inmate designated as a Security Risk Group Safety Threat Member shall be classified to overall risk level 4 and placed in a Close Custody unit in accordance with Administrative Directive 6.14, Security Risk Groups. An inmate released from the Department while designated as a Security Risk Group Safety Threat Member shall be readmitted on the same status. The Director of Security shall review the designation in accordance with Administrative Directive 6.14, Security Risk Groups.

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Risk Level Reclassification from Community Placement. Risk level increases from overall risk level 1 for inmates remanded to custody and whose community transfer has been revoked, requires a risk reclassification hearing. Also, the parole supervisor shall provide the inmate with the following: A. Within 72 hours of the re-incarceration, a statement of reasons for the proposed increase from risk level 1 status except those that may cause a security problem or undue harm to the public; A copy of any documents pertaining to such statement of reasons unless the security of the facility and public warrants otherwise. A notification of the date, time, and location of a hearing on such proposed revocation. This notice shall state that the inmate may appear at such hearing with a correctional advocate as a representative and present documents at such hearing on the inmate's behalf. Any inmate in community placement status and returned to a level 2 or higher security facility shall have a classification hearing within 14 days of return to the facility. This time limit may be extended for cause. A disciplinary hearing shall not substitute for a classification hearing. A classification hearing shall not consider disciplinary matters unless the inmate has been found guilty of an offense under Administrative Directive 9.5, Code of Penal Discipline. A classification hearing may consider reclassification for a non-chargeable matter and return the inmate to a higher security facility prior to a disciplinary hearing on a chargeable offense. Classification shall not be used to avoid a disciplinary hearing for an inmate. Records of the disciplinary hearing, including information provided by the inmate, shall be forwarded to the counselor supervisor or higher authority as appropriate. If the inmate's assignment to risk level 1 is revoked, the counselor supervisor or higher authority shall state the reasons in writing and change the risk level. The risk score will be increased to overall risk level 2, except in the case where new information would result in a level increase due to a change in one of the risk factors.

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Not withstanding the above provisions, this criterion shall not interfere with the use of discretion invoking incremental sanctions by a parole officer or higher authority for technical, non-criminal violations to include, but not be limited to intervention, increased programming, detoxification and electronic monitoring through the Community Release Intervention Program as enumerated below: 1. When necessary, inmates shall be temporarily remanded to custody by the Parole and Community Services Unit. All remands to custody shall be documented on CN 9202, Offender Classification History Form and placed in the inmate's master file; No classification transaction shall be required, unless it has been determined that the inmate will not be placed back into the community; Classification staff shall notify Addiction Services when an inmate is returned for a positive urinalysis so as to provide necessary intervention; The Parole and Community Services Unit shall review and track each case and make necessary modifications to the inmate's conditions of release for reinstatement into the community; and, If it is determined by the Unit Administrator, in consultation with the Director of Parole and Community Services, that the inmate is not appropriate for rerelease, the inmate shall then be scheduled for a reclassification hearing and reviewed for an overall level increase as appropriate and considered for a transfer to a sentenced facility if the inmate has greater than 15 days to discharge.

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Risk Level Reclassification Resulting from New Information. Whenever new information is received that is relevant to an inmate's risk or needs classification, a reclassification review shall occur. Inmate Involvement. An inmate should be involved in program decisions to the extent feasible. The inmate shall be seen by classification staff for every objective classification action except Percentage-ofTime Reviews unless the inmate is denied. The inmate may appear before the classification staff as required by this Directive, as long as the appearance does not jeopardize the safety and security of the facility, staff, or other inmates. If an appearance of the inmate is required, the inmate shall receive notice 48 hours prior to classification review. An inmate may waive, in writing, the notice requirement or any appearance. Within five (5) days of a classification decision, the decision, including the overall risk score and need ratings assigned the inmate as well as any changes of these ratings shall be shared with the inmate in writing. A classification decision may be appealed to the Unit Administrator or designee within 15 days of the decision. Level of Review Required for Classification Reviews. The Unit Administrator shall designate staff within the unit responsible for classification reviews and assignments. With the exception of classification assignments made by the Director of Offender Classification and Population Management, classification decisions may

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be appealed to the Unit Administrator. The Unit Administrator shall respond in writing within 15 business days of receipt of the appeal. 17. Inmate Supervision Requirements. Supervision requirements during transport shall be in accordance with Administrative Directive 6.4, Transportation and Community Supervision of Inmates. All other inmate supervision outside the facility's perimeter with the exception of Administrative Directive 9.8, Furloughs, shall be governed by an inmate's risk level in accordance with the following: A. An inmate classified as level 3, 4 or 5 shall be excluded from a job or program assignment that is outside the facility's security perimeter. Any security classification level 3, 4 or 5 inmate, who is to be moved beyond the facility's security perimeter, shall be managed in accordance with Administrative Directive 6.4, Transportation and Community Supervision of Inmates. Any inmate who is placed on facility-based outside clearance, shall be intermittently observed by a Department of Correction employee at a minimum of once every hour or continuous if deemed appropriate by the Unit Administrator or designee. An inmate placed on a community service work detail shall be intermittently observed by an approved trained agent of the municipality or other state agency at a minimum of every 15 minutes, or continuously if deemed appropriate by the Unit Administrator or designee. Additional stipulations and supervision requirements shall be pursuant to the provisions of Administrative Directive 10.5, Public Service Work, and enumerated in a Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Correction and the requesting town, municipality or state agency.

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Other Classification Actions. A. Outside Work Assignments. The Unit Administrator shall be the approving authority for any inmate placed on facility-based outside clearance, community service work detail, or work or education release. Prior to authorization to participate in the above listed programs, a review of the inmate's special management information and any discretionary release denial or return within the past 30 days (if any), shall be conducted to determine the inmate's suitability for such programming. Authorization to participate shall be based on the following minimum eligibility criteria utilizing CN 9201, Outside Work Assignment Application: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Risk level 1 or 2; No sex offender treatment score greater than a 1; No level 4 convictions, past or current offense; Mental Health and Medical need scores less than 3 unless cleared by Health Services; Within 36 months of end of sentence or voted to parole date; No return from escape within 1 year; No Class A disciplinary reports within 120 days and no Class B disciplinary reports within 60 days; No detainer score greater than a 1; and, No history of classification as an overall risk level 5.

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7/1/2006 Offender Classification Any inmate already approved or being considered for outside clearance who has been denied or has returned from any discretionary release program such as community release or parole within the last 30 days, shall be evaluated by the Unit Administrator to assess the appropriateness of an outside work assignment. Any inmate already approved for outside clearance that has received a disciplinary report or has been involved in any incident shall also be evaluated by the Unit Administrator for continued placement on outside clearance.

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Indeterminate Sentences. The Commissioner may release any inmate sentenced to an indeterminate sentence pursuant to Sections 21a277(d) or 21a-279(e) of the Connecticut General Statutes, at any point during that sentence. The Unit Administrator may recommend release at any time during the sentence. Only favorable recommendations shall be forwarded to the Commissioner's Office via the Director of Offender Classification and Population Management. The initial review shall be made after the completion of initial classification and a 30-day period of confinement. If denied, the Unit Administrator shall set another review date not more than six (6) months from the decision date. Each review and disposition shall be documented on CN 9202, Offender Classification History Form in Section 5 of the inmate's master file.

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Forms and Attachments. The following forms are applicable to this Administrative Directive and shall be utilized for the intended function. A. B. CN 9201, Outside Work Assignment Application; and, CN 9202, Offender Classification History Form.

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Exceptions. Any exceptions to the procedures in this Administrative Directive shall require prior written approval from the Commissioner.