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CLASSIFICATION D-130 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE: 11-04-91 REVISED: 12-25-94, 12-01-99, 04-01-00, 06-01-00, 03-01-03, 02-18-17 AUTHORITY: Sheriff J. Zanoni APPROVED BY: Assistant Sheriff T. Gattie REFERENCE: Penal Code Sections 4002 and 6030; Government Code Section 6254(f); California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Sections 1029(a)(9), 1050, 10517 1052 and 1053; 28 CFR Part 115 (National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape); Hewitt vHelms, 459 US 4607 74 L.Ed. 2nd 675 (1983); and Hall, et al. v. County of Fresno, 1-11-CV-02047-LJO-BAM (2015). PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to establish and maintain a systematic and consistent method of classifying inmates in custody for placement into specific housing locations, taking into account each inmate's sex, age, criminal sophistication, seriousness of crime charged, physical or mental health needs, assaultive/non-assaultive behavior, and other criteria for the purpose of maintaining the safety of inmates, staff, the security of the jail facilities, and public safety. POLICY: It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that all inmates shall be classified after the booking process is completed and prior to their placement into a housing unit. If it becomes necessary to reclassify an inmate, the reclassification procedure shall be completed per this policy. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that a record shall be maintained of each inmate's classification/custody level, housing restrictions, and housing assignments. Each inmate's classification record shall be updated with all classification- related input, each reclassification assessment, and each housing unit reassignment. Inmate classification records shall contain ongoing classification information and shall thoroughly document all classification-related actions in regard to each inmate during their confinement. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that the classification plan shall utilize an objective inmate classification system. The objective classification system shall consist of a numerical system of evaluation which promotes similar classification decisions consistent with the inmate's behavior and charges in comparable cases. The system shall include consideration of an inmate's security level, suicide risk, and past behavior. Page 1 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that the classification plan shall be administered equitably and consistently without discrimination against any individual inmate based upon their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation. The objective classification system shall be utilized to determine and assign the inmate to the lowest custody level possible. Exceptions shall apply only when specifically mandated by law or when justified by a legitimate penological interest. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that the classification plan shall be considered distinct and separate from disciplinary action, although rule violations, misconduct, non-conforming behavior, and the resultant disciplinary action(s) will be considered in classification determinations, handling requirements, housing assignments, and program eligibilities. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that the classification plan and assigned classification level shall be utilized as a consideration in determining eligibility, participation and proper assignment of inmates to work, programs and leisure activities. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that all classification information shall be considered confidential and shall not be released outside of the Sheriff's Office without the knowledge and approval of a Population Management Sergeant, the Population Management Lieutenant, any Jail Division Captain, or by order of the court. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that the classification plan shall include and provide for a channel of appeal by an inmate to the Jail Operations Bureau Commander, via the inmate grievance process, on matters pertaining to the inmate's classification. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that all inmates shall have their initial classification status reassessed within thirty(30) days from the date of arrival at the facility, and minimally, every ninety (90) days thereafter. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that an inmate who has been sentenced to more than sixty (60) days may request a review of their classification plan no more often than thirty (30) days from the date of their last review. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that all inmates housed in single cells, as well as all inmates with serious mental illness housed in lockdown cells (e.g., Main Jail A-pods) shall receive a reassessment of their classification status every thirty (30) days to determine if they can be moved to less restrictive housing. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that the classification plan Page 2 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION shall provide separate and secure housing for the administrative segregation of inmates which does not involve any deprivation of privileges more than necessary to maintain the safety of inmates, staff, security of the jail facilities, and public safety. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that an inmate convicted of a capital crime and sentenced to death by a jury may be transferred and/or housed in an administrative segregation single cell housing unit for the balance of their stay in custody, subject to the review and approval of the Population Management Lieutenant. It is the policy of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Jail Division that the Jail Division's classification system shall be subject to audit. The extent and frequency of the audit shall be determined by the Population Management Lieutenant. PROCEDURES: I. DEFINITION OF CLASSIFICATION TERMS ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION — the portion of the jail population that Is physically separated from the general inmate population for the purpose of the continued orderly and secure operation of the jail and the safety of staff and inmates. Inmates assigned to administrative segregation housing have been identified to be prone to: escape, assault staff or other inmates, disrupt the operations of the jail, or likely to need protection from other inmates, if such administrative segregation is determined to be necessary in order to obtain the objective of protecting the welfare of inmates and staff. Administrative segregation consists of separate and secure housing that does not involve any other deprivation of privileges than is necessary to maintain order, safety and security of the jail. AGGRESSIVE HOMOSEXUAL-an inmate who takes the initiative in a homosexual incident or uses force to accomplish a homosexual act on an unwilling or passive victim. CIVIL COMMITMENT - a form of confinement order used in the civil context for those who are mentally ill, incompetent, alcoholic, drug addicted, etc. (e.g., W&I 6600). Also applicable to confinement for failing to pay a debt which has been converted to a court order for payment; the failure to pay being contempt of court (e.g., CCP 1209.5, PC 1331). CIVIL INMATE - an inmate booked into custody on a non-criminal charge. These inmates shall not be housed or put in the same room with persons Page 3 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION charged with criminal code charges. CLASSIFICATION - the process by which an inmate is evaluated on various factors for the purpose of determining the appropriate level of custody, and a housing assignment consistent with that level of custody. CLASSIFICATION APPEAL - a process whereby an inmate can appeal their classification status to the Jail Operations Bureau Commander, via the inmate grievance process. CLASSIFICATION OFFICER - designated correctional officers assigned to the Population Management Unit who are responsible to review criminal history information, past incarceration records, and current charges of newly incarcerated inmates; analyzing risk factors, interviewing inmates, and assigning custody level based on established parameters. Classification Officers are also responsible to perform periodic reviews/reassessments of inmate status, and modify housing recommendations, as needed. The term Classification Officer is used interchangeably with Population Management Officer. CLASSIFICATION REVIEW - the process by which an inmate's custody level is reassessed. The reassessment is similar to the initial custody assessment, but places greater emphasis on institutional conduct to reflect the inmate's actual behavior while confined. The first review is completed thirty (30) days following the date of initial assessment. Subsequent assessments are completed every ninety (90) days thereafter, unless requested or required more frequently. The status of inmates with serious mental illness (SMI) housed in administrative segregation lockdown cells and all inmates housed in single cells will be reviewed every thirty (30) days to determine if the inmate can be moved to less restrictive housing. Inmates involved in serious incidents and/or are transferred from disciplinary cells shall have their classification status reviewed for transfer to an appropriate housing unit. CRIMINAL HISTORY—an FBI Identification Record, often referred to as a criminal history record or a "rap sheet," is a permanent record of prior criminal activity taken from fingerprint submissions retained by the FBI in connection with arrests. CRIMINAL STREET GANG - any ongoing organization, association, or group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal, having as one of its primary Page 4 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION activities the commission of one or more of the criminal acts enumerated in PC 186.22 (paragraphs (1) to (25), inclusive, or (31) to (33), inclusive, of subdivision (e)), having a common name or common identifying sign or symbol, and whose members individually or collectively engage in or have engaged in a pattern of criminal gang activity. CUSTODY LEVEL — the level of risk posed by an inmate to the safety and security of the jail, other inmates, the staff and to the public, as determined by the classification system. Also referred to as "classification status." The custody levels are minimum, medium, maximum, and high-maximum. DISABILITY — the term means, with respect to an individual - A. A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of such individual; B. A record of such an impairment; or C. Being regarded as having such an impairment. DISCIPLINARY REVIEW—when an inmate is on disciplinary status for thirty (30) consecutive days, a review is conducted before the disciplinary status can be continued. This review shall include a consultation with health care staff. Such reviews shall continue at least every fifteen (15) days thereafter until the disciplinary status has ended. DISCIPLINARY SEGREGATION — a portion of the inmate population that Is segregated from the general population for violation of the jail's rules and regulations. Unlike administrative segregation, inmates are placed in disciplinary segregation for a specific period and must be released at the end of that period unless they have been found guilty of additional violations. DROPOUT—an inmate who has self-identified and declared themselves to be a gang dropout. ESCAPE RISK - an inmate who has made threats to escape or has a documented and recent or ongoing history of escape and/or attempted escape from custody. GANG ASSOCIATE OR GANG AFFILIATE — Is a jail inmate who admits his association or affiliation with a gang, or meets any single defining criterion for gang membership (e.g., tattoos, communications, photographs, offenses, Page 5 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION visitors, symbols, clothing, etc.); or has had his gang affiliation supported or corroborated on an authoritative basis ("validated" by MAGEC or CDCR). GANG MEMBER— is a person who, based on documented evidence, has been accepted into membership by a gang. Jail inmates need only self-identify and declare themselves to be a gang member to be considered such. The Jail Division does not validate. GENDER NONCONFORMING—a person whose appearance or manner does not conform to traditional societal gender expectations. A term for people whose gender expression differs from stereotypical expectations, such as effeminate males, masculine females, and those who are perceived as androgynous. GENERAL POPULATION — the portion of the jail population with no special security-related restrictions on access to basic programs and services. General population inmates are allowed to commingle in a common (dayroom or yard) area. General population includes inmates who do not pose an unusual security risk and do not require protective segregation from other inmates, or special medical housing. These inmates are classified as minimum, medium, maximum, or high-maximum security. HIGH-MAXIMUM SECURITY - inmates classified as high-maximum security are identified as those usually charged with serious crimes of violence and who have an extensive criminal background, a high level of criminal sophistication, and may have demonstrated a lack of regard for the rules governing the jail environment. While technically still considered general population, inmates in the High-Maximum Security Unit are on the precipice between general population and administrative segregation. Inmates in this pod have dayroom access during normal waking hours, but are locked into their cells at night. HIGH SECURITY INMATE -an inmate that, by the nature of their charges, criminal history, gang affiliation or aggressive behavior must be housed in a single cell, handled with extreme caution, and isolated from ALL other inmates unless under escort by officers. Inmates determined to be high security shall be issued and required to wear yellow jumpsuits. High security inmates are a sub-classification of administrative segregation. This category may include: ■ Violent Offenders- inmates alleged to have committed any violent felony as defined under Penal Code Section 667.5. (e.g., murder, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault). ■ Any inmate whose conduct endangers the safety of others; history of in- custody violence or predatory behavior(e.g.,aggressive, repeated attempts to physically or sexually abuse another inmate). Page 6 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION ■ Any inmate whose conduct endangers the security of the institution; history of participating in disruptive behavior or inciting violence and unrest. ■ High profile or high notoriety cases receiving extensive media coverage. ■ Escaped or attempted to escape with force or the threat of force. ■ Targets of death contracts. ■ Other inmates, when deemed necessary, based upon written documentation of circumstances by Population Management staff. INTERSEX - a term used for people who are born with external genitalia, chromosomes, or internal reproductive systems that are not traditionally associated with either a "standard" male or female. (Previously referred to as hermaphrodites, the term is now considered offensive.) LGBTI — Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex. MANAGEMENT PROBLEM -an inmate who has a documented record or ongoing history of management problems while confined, and/or disruptive behavior in the community. An inmate who is known to have incited, provoked, and/or agitated peers, disrupted facility operations, and/or demonstrated a lack of cooperation with authority figures. MAXIMUM SECURITY— inmates in this category are identified as those usually charged with serious crimes of violence, who have an extensive criminal background, possess an extensive level of criminal sophistication,and mayor may not have demonstrated a propensity for violence in the jail environment. These inmates are generally able to get along without conflict, but may have restricted access and/or eligibility to jail programs, and limited work opportunities within the secure perimeter of the jail facilities. MEDICAL CONDITION - an inmate who has a disease, illness, injury, or other medical problem that may require special housing or supervision. This includes an inmate who has been diagnosed by medical staff as having a communicable disease. MEDIUM SECURITY — inmates classified as medium security are identified as those usually charged with felony crimes or who have felony backgrounds, who possess a moderate level of criminal sophistication, and who mayor may not have demonstrated a propensity for violence in an institutional setting. Such inmates may qualify to participate in certain work and program activities inside the perimeter of the jail facilities. MENTALLY DISORDERED OR MENTALLY ILL—an Inmate who has been examined by mental health staff or medical staff and found to have difficulty interacting with others due to any of various conditions characterized by impairment of an Page 7 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION individual's normal cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning. An inmate shall be considered mentally disordered if they appear to be a danger to themselves or others, or if they appear gravely disabled. Protective housing/segregation may be used if necessary to protect the safety of the inmate or others, usually upon the recommendation of mental health staff. MENTALLY DISORDERED OFFENDER(MDO)COMMITMENTS(PC 2960,ET SEQ.)—a post-prison civil commitment. The inmate has been convicted of one or more of the violent offenses listed in the statute (PC 2962(e)) and received a conventional prison sentence. When the inmate is due to be released, the state petitions to extend the MDO commitment for an additional year (PC 2972), and can file successive petitions for further extensions. MENTALLY UNSTABLE—an inmate who appears to behave in an unpredictable, changeable, or erratic manner. Behavior may be characterized by anger, confusion, lack of emotional control or stability. Such persons may require protective/segregated housing for their own protection or the protection of others. MINIMUM SECURITY- inmates classified as minimum security are identified as those usually charged with lessor crimes, who possess a lower level of criminal sophistication, and who have not demonstrated a propensity for violence in an institutional setting or a disregard for the institutional rules and regulations. These individuals represent a low risk to the public and staff and may qualify for participation in programs and work assignments both inside and outside of the jail facilities. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - a systematic method of classification which promotes similar classification decisions based upon documented information consistent with the inmate's behavior and charges in comparable cases. OVERRIDE — a feature of the objective classification system that allows classification staff to depart from the scored custody level. Discretionary overrides reflect the professional judgment of trained classification staff and their ability to account for other factors not explicitly used in the scoring process. PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT/DISABILITY - an inmate who has a bodily injury or disability which may require special housing or supervision (most particularly, those impairments that substantially limit a major life activity such as seeing, hearing, walking, talking, breathing, etc.). Page 8 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION PROTECTIVE CUSTODY — a portion of the jail population segregated from the general population for their own protection from other inmates, usually due to the nature of their charges, behavior, or lifestyle. Protective custody inmates may be housed in compatible groups, which may include: • State or federal witnesses whose lives may be in danger as a result of their testimony. • Inmates charged with sex offenses involving minors. • Inmates who are gender nonconforming (taking into account not only whether the inmate is LGBTI, but whether the inmate is perceived to be so). • Known informants or ones who may have enemies housed in the facility. • Current and former law enforcement employees. • Mentally unstable inmates who are unable to cope with general population life. • Inmates charged with particularly heinous/notorious crimes. • Inmates whose gang affiliation or dropout status may affect their safety and/or the security of the facility. • Inmates in custody on civil charges only. REASONABLE AccOMMODATION—any change or adjustment to an environment that permits a qualified person with a known disability to participate in a work assignment, or to enjoy benefits and privileges of programs or services as an equal to everyone without a disability. RECLASSIFICATION - any change in an inmate's classification that occurs after initial classification. SECURITY RISK - an inmate, who by the nature of their charges, criminal history, gang affiliation or aggressive behavior, must be handled with caution. SENTENCED INMATE - an inmate who has been sentenced on ALL charges. SERIOUS BODILY INJURY - bodily Injury that, either at the time of the actual injury or at a later time, involves a substantial risk of death, a substantial risk of serious permanent disfigurement, a substantial risk of protracted loss or impairment of the function of any part or organ of the body, or breaks, fractures, or burns of the second or third degree. SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS OR SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS (SMI) — any mental disorder that results in comparatively severe impairment in major areas of functioning, such as cognitive capabilities or disruption in normal developmental processes and requires significant mental health treatment. Page 9 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION SERIOUS VIOLENCE THREAT - an inmate who has a documented and recent or ongoing history of violent conduct, such as murder, rape, assault, intimidation involving a weapon, and arson. This conduct may have occurred while in confinement or in the community. SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR (SVP) -W&I 6600, ET SEQ. — a post-prison civil commitment. The inmate has been convicted of a sexually violent offense against one or more victims and has a diagnosed mental disorder that makes them a danger to the health and safety of others in that it is likely that he or she will engage in sexually violent criminal behavior. When the inmate is due to be released, the state can petition to extend the SVP commitment for an additional two (2)years. W&I 6602 provides for the civil commitment and non- criminal confinement of sex offenders after they have completed their prison sentences. SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEM - an inmate who was found to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs at the time of admission to the facility, was showing signs of withdrawal at the time of admission, has reported a history of substance abuse, or has a criminal history indicating a substance abuse problem to the extent that it may impact their classification or require immediate medical intervention/attention. SUICIDE RISK—there are a number of known suicide risk factors. The risk for suicide increases with an increase in the number of risk factors present, such that when more risk factors are present at any one time, the more likely that they indicate an increased risk for suicidal behaviors at that time. Risk factors serve as guidelines for a clinician to weigh the relative risk of an individual engaging in suicidal behaviors within the context of the current clinical presentation and psychosocial setting. TJC UNIT - the Transition from Jail to Community Unit provides intensive community reintegration programs to sentenced inmates with a medium-to- high-risk to reoffend. Inmates qualifying for the TJC housing unit must agree to abide by the TJC rules and be sentenced as "AB 109 MSR" (Mandatory Supervised Release). These inmates are sentenced to county jail and are required to be on probation supervision after release from custody. TRANSGENDER—a broad term for people whose gender identity, expression or behavior is different(either intentionally or unintentionally)from those typically associated with their assigned sex, including but not limited to transsexuals, intersex individuals, gender nonconforming people, and persons perceived to be androgynous. Page 10 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION TRANSSEXUAL—a person who has changed, or is in the process of changing, his or her physical and/or legal sex to conform to his or her internal sense of gender identity. The term can also be used to describe people who, without undergoing medical treatment, identify and live their lives full-time as a member of the gender opposite their birth sex. UNSENTENCED INMATE -an inmate with any pending local charges, or one who is being held solely for charges pending in another jurisdiction. VALIDATION—the formal and objective process for identifying and documenting criminal gang members and associates. VICTIMIZATION POTENTIAL — factors related to the likelihood of being manipulated, taken advantage of, intimidated, or abused. Used to describe the likelihood that an inmate will be in some way victimized by other inmates who are in custody. VIOLENT OFFENDER - an inmate alleged to have committed any violent felony as defined under Penal Code Section 667.5. Also includes inmates who have a violent or aggressive, criminal or institutional history. II. OVERVIEW A. The Fresno County Sheriffs Office Jail Division classifies inmates confined in its facility in a way that furthers public safety,while providing reasonably safe and humane housing for like inmates. The jail is operated under the premise that each person is responsible for their own behavior. All inmates are expected to act in a socially acceptable and orderly manner, to follow the lawful instructions and orders of the officers and staff, and to abide by the facility's rules. Jail staff shall attempt to accomplish these goals by separating those inmates who act inappropriately and/or pose a significant risk to others; identify both predatory inmates as well as those who may become victimized; identify those in need of mental as well as physical medical health services; and determine housing assignments to maximize resources within the limits of the existing facilities and availability of staff. B. The Jail attempts to maintain a sufficient number of different types of cells and housing areas appropriate for various categories of the constantly changing inmate population. However, from time to time, the Jail may not have sufficient space to adequately separate such offenders due to overcrowding and/or special needs. In such event, the Sheriff and/or Jail Page 11 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION staff reserve the right to change, modify, and/or utilize such space as may be available to them in an effort to maintain the safety and orderly operation of the Jail within the limits of the resources available to them. III. CLASSIFICATION OFFICER RESPONSIBILITY Classification Officers are responsible to: A. Interview and assess inmates to determine appropriate housing. Analyze risk factors, review criminal history information, current charges, and past incarceration records. Assign custody level utilizing the objective classification assessment tool. B. Initiate and document all inmate housing transfers. Population Management staff has the sole authority to assign inmates to housing units. While other staff members may recommend transfers in emergencies, Population Management staff must review, approve, and initiate all transfers. C. Perform in-depth investigations on assaults and disturbances that involve complex or multifaceted circumstances. D. Perform periodic reviews/reassessments of inmate status and modify housing assignment, if appropriate. E. Assign inmates to discipline housing. F. Maintain a log of all adverse activity that results in housing reassignments that occur during the course of each shift. The log includes relevant information pertaining to altercations, assaults, safety cell placements, Pro-Straint Restraining Chair placements, and other disturbances. G. Identify and document independent gang source items. H. Review requests for inmate worker status and make decisions as to appropriateness for participation. I. Continuously evaluate the inmate populations of each facility as they relate to the established inmate population capacities. Determine areas where population reduction or relocation is necessary. Implement transfers or releases, as applicable. Page 12 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION IV. OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATION A. The objective classification system is a numerical system which promotes similar classification decisions consistent with the inmate's behavior and charges in comparable cases. B. Information is obtained from the inmate's arrest report, intake screening, previous records, and criminal history. An interview is conducted to corroborate the information, and to obtain basic information about the inmate that is not available through a records search. V. INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT - INITIAL CLASSIFICATION Each inmate is individually assessed to ensure an appropriate custody level assignment. Inmates are timely classified and placed in housing appropriate for security and safety. A. All inmates shall be assessed for their risk of being sexually abused by other inmates or sexually abusive toward other inmates. Considerations include, but are not limited to- 1. Whether the inmate has a mental, physical, or developmental disability. 2. The age of the inmate. 3. The physical build of the inmate. 4. Whether the inmate has previously been incarcerated. 5. Whether the inmate's criminal history is exclusively nonviolent. 6. Whether the inmate has prior convictions for sex offenses against an adult or child. 7. Whether the inmate is, or is perceived to be, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or gender nonconforming. 8. Whether the inmate has previously experienced sexual victimization. 9. The inmate's own perception of vulnerability. 10. Whether the inmate is detained solely for civil immigration purposes. B. Inmates are not permitted to request a particular custody level placement nor placement in a particular facility. Page 13 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION VI. INITIAL CUSTODY ASSESSMENT SCALE A. The Initial Custody Assessment Scale is used to determine the most appropriate custody level for the inmate. The form consists of a set of scored items that are weighted according to their reliability and ability to predict institutional adjustment. Scores on the initial classification form include the inmate's current charges or convicted crimes, previous criminal record, escape history, history of serious institutional misconduct, and other factors known to be related to institutional misconduct, such as the inmate's age, employment history and residency. 1. SEVERITY OF CURRENT CHARGES/CONVICTIONS The inmate's most serious current charge is awarded the corresponding number of points associated with the severity category (i.e., Low = 0; Moderate = 2; High = 5; Highest = 7). Refer to the Severity of Offense Scale (Addendum A). a. All misdemeanors are considered "Low" and given the corresponding zero (0) points. Exceptions apply only if a felony is reduced to a misdemeanor. For example, a PC 245a1 charge would still be considered "high" on the severity of offense scale, regardless if the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor. b. All felonies are considered at least"Moderate." If not listed on the Severity of Offense Scale, the Classification Officer shall research the code section and rank as appropriate. c. An attempt shall be made to determine the underlying charge for any federal agency or out-of-state hold/detainer. The charge should be scored based on the California criminal code that best describes the offense. Indeterminate charges shall be considered "Moderate" and given the corresponding two (2) points. d. Attempt, conspiracy, aiding and abetting are all counted the same as the principal felony. e. If an inmate has been booked on a technical violation of probation or parole, the severity of the current charge is to be based on the offense for which probation or parole was granted. 2. SERIOUS OFFENSE HISTORY Page 14 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION The inmate's most serious prior conviction is awarded the corresponding number of points associated with the severity category according to the Severity of Offense Scale (i.e., None or Low = 0; Moderate = 1; High = 4; Highest = 7). Current offenses are excluded. a. Parole violators may not be penalized for the same charge twice (i.e., their current parole hold and their prior conviction may not both be the same charge). Convictions prior to the parole charge shall be assessed. b. If a felony charge (e.g., PC 245a1) is reduced to a misdemeanor, the severity of offense points shall not change (the PC 245a1 would still be considered "high"). 3. ESCAPE HISTORY Includes any prior escapes and/or attempted escapes (excluding current charges) within the past seven (7) years. Escapes from correctional settings or programs are to be recognized if an inmate was found guilty of the escape or attempted escape by an institutional disciplinary committee, regardless of court prosecution and conviction status. a. No escapes or attempts is awarded zero (0) points. b. Walkaway or attempted escape from a minimum-security facility, or failure to return from an authorized absence is awarded three (3) points. c. Escape or attempted escape from a medium-or maximum-security setting is awarded seven (7) points. 4. INSTITUTIONAL DISCIPLINARY HISTORY The inmate's disciplinary history for the past three (3) years is assessed, including behavior in all institutions, if readily available (e.g., CDCR). Unless an inmate has been found guilty of a rule violation or associated charge (e.g., PC 4573.6 conviction), or admits to such, points may not be assessed against the inmate. If the inmate has one or more disciplinary convictions, three (3) points will be assessed. Prior history of institutional violence or sexual abuse shall be considered in assessing inmates for risk of being sexually abusive, without regard to the time parameter. 5. PRIOR FELONY CONVICTIONS Page 15 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION Excluding current offense, inmate's entire history of felony convictions (including County-time and juvenile convictions) is considered. Two (2) points are assessed for a prior felony conviction; and four (4) points are assessed for two or more felony convictions. 6. ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE Prior drug or alcohol-related arrests within the past seven (7) years (regardless of disposition) will be awarded one (1) point. Inmate self-reporting and prior arrest record are the most frequent sources of information. a. If the inmate is arrested on an assault-related charge and admits to being under the influence but was not charged as such, three (3) points may still be assessed. A notation shall be made on the Inmate Classification Questionnaire, the Initial Custody Assessment Scale, and the OffenderTrak Class Comment log (e.g., s/had been drinking). b. The inmate's criminal history is reviewed to determine if any substance abuse arrests resulted, or were associated with, assaultive behavior (e.g., PC 273.5, PC 245a1, PC 148, etc.). 7. STABILITY FACTORS One (1) point is deducted for each applicable stability factor. This section provides the opportunity to lower the custody score based upon selected stability factors. If the inmate: a. Is age 26 or over. b. Has been employed or attending school during the past six (6) months. c. Lived at the same address for twelve (12) or more months prior to arrest. 8. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT ISSUES Special management issues which warrant attention and possible intervention by staff in the form of special housing and/or supervision. a. Any and all special management concerns which apply to the inmate's current classification shall be checked on the form. b. A check in any of the fields is an automatic thirty (30) points and will generate a suggested classification of protective custody. Page 16 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION B. The SUBTOTAL is a total of the points of the first three category scores (items 1 — 3). The COMPREHENSIVE CUSTODY SCORE is the total score (items 1 — 8) after deducting any stability points. The suggested custody level is based on this point total. 5 or fewer points on items 1 - 8......................... Minimum 6 to 10 points on items 1 — 8 ............................ Medium 7 to 10 points on items 1 — 3............................. Maximum 11 to 15 points on items 1 — 8........................... Maximum 16 to 29 points on items 1 — 8........................... High-Maximum 11 points or more on items 1 — 3........................ High-Maximum 30 points received on item 8.............................. Protective Custody C. If the recommended custody level is appropriate, the Classification Officer shall initiate a housing assignment within the designated custody level. D. If there are factors which warrant a custody level different from the recommended custody level, the Classification Officer can override the scored custody level. VI 1. OVERRIDES There is no classification system that will always assign all inmates to the most appropriate custody level. Consequently, the system must allow for staff to assign a custody level other than the one designated by the scored custody assessment. A. Discretionary overrides allow classification staff to assign a custody level other than the one designated by the scored custody level, based on their professional judgment and factors that are not explicitly captured in the scoring process. Classification staff has the discretion to recommend a higher or lower custody level based on other pertinent factors associated with the inmate. B. If an override is recommended by classification staff, the Classification Officer must provide a rationale, and the override must be reviewed and approved (or not approved) by a Population Management Sergeant. 1. The review shall be completed within forty-eight (48) hours following Page 17 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION the time of the override. 2. If the recommended custody level is not approved, the Population Management Sergeant shall ensure that the inmate is reclassified, and a housing transfer of the inmate is initiated, as appropriate. Vill. CLASSIFICATION REASSESSMENT/REVIEW A. All inmates shall have their initial classification status reassessed within thirty (30) days from the date of arrival at the facility to determine if reclassification is warranted. Each inmate's risk of victimization or abusiveness will be reassessed based upon any additional, relevant information received since the intake screening. B. The classification review consists of a reassessment of the following- 1. Any disciplinary convictions (within the past year for major rule violations, and within the past six months for minor rule violations). 2. Any incident reports. 3. All current charges. 4. All past classification log entries (i.e., Class Comments). C. The classification review shall be conducted by one or more Population Management Officers utilizing a Custody Reassessment Scale. D. Inmates are not required to be present during their classification review. E. The custody reassessment will not necessarily result in a change of custody level or housing assignment. 1. Reviews that result in no change shall require that a Notification of Classification Review be forwarded to the inmate notifying them that their present classification was determined to be appropriate and will continue unaffected. 2. Reviews that result in a reclassification shall require that the inmate be personally informed of the transfer and provided the opportunity to respond. A written decision that explains the reasoning shall be provided, as follows: Page 18 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION a. A Reclassification Form shall be initiated for all general population and protective custody housing transfers, as well as removals from administrative segregation housing. (Refer to Section X/ Reclassification.) b. An Administrative Segregation Placement/TransferNotice shall be initiated for all transfers into administrative segregation, as well as transfers to or from more restrictive administrative segregation housing (e.g., from an A-pod to an FF-cell; from a 2D-cell to an A- pod). (Refer to Section XI/Administrative Segregation.) F. Inmates will subsequently have their classification status routinely reviewed for modification a minimum of once every ninety (90) days thereafter, with the following exceptions- 1. All inmates housed in single cells shall receive a reassessment of their classification status every thirty (30) days to determine if the inmate can be moved to less restrictive housing. 2. All inmates with serious mental illness housed in lockdown cells (e.g., Main Jail A-pods) shall receive a reassessment of their classification status every thirty (30) days to determine if the inmate can be moved to less restrictive housing. 3. An inmate's classification status shall be reviewed prior to removal from disciplinary status, for transfer to an appropriate housing unit. 4. Every thirty (30) days, involuntarily segregated LGBTI inmates shall be reviewed to determine whether there is a continuing need for separation from the general population. (Refer to Section XIV.) 5. Inmates who are transferred to administrative segregation housing shall have their classification status reviewed, if requested, thirty (30) days from the time of placement, and every ninety (90) days thereafter. 6. An inmate who has been sentenced to more than sixty (60)days may request a review of their classification status no more often than thirty (30) days from the date of their last review. 7. Transgender and intersex inmates shall be interviewed during their reassessments at least twice each year to review any threats to safety experienced by the inmate. 8. An inmate's classification status shall be reassessed when warranted Page 19 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION due to a referral, request, serious incident, or receipt of additional information that bears on the inmate's risk of victimization or abusiveness. The Population Management Unit shall be immediately notified if an employee has significant concern that an inmate may be subject to sexual victimization, or if an inmate displays predatory behavior. G. The Classification Officer performing the review shall ensure that a Class Comment entry is made in OffenderTrak and the next review is scheduled as appropriate (e.g., 30 or 90 days hence). IX. REASSESSMENT A. A Custody Reassessment Scale is used to update and review an inmate's initial custody assessment to determine if reclassification is warranted. The reassessment is similar to initial custody assessment, but places greater emphasis on the inmate's in-custody conduct to reflect the inmate's actual behavior while confined. B. The first three categories are exactly the same as the Initial Custody Assessment Scale, however, the points attributed to the categories differ (i.e., the numerical values are one (1) less than those assigned to the Initial Custody Assessment Scale). 1. SEVERITY OF CURRENT CHARGES/CONVICTIONS 2. SERIOUS OFFENSE HISTORY 3. ESCAPE HISTORY 4. The inmate's NUMBER OF DISCIPLINARY CONVICTIONS is assessed, applying the following criteria: a. Major rule violations in the past twelve (12) months. In cases where multiple counts are listed under a single offense or multiple elements are included in a single offense, only one (1) incident should be scored. b. Minor rule violations in the past six (6) months. c. Inmates with no convictions will receive zero (0) points; one (1) conviction will receive two (2) points; two (2) convictions will receive four(4) points; three (3) or more will receive six (6) points. 5. The MOST SERIOUS DISCIPLINARY CONVICTION is determined Page 20 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION and the appropriate number of points applied. (Refer to Addendum B.) 6. PRIOR FELONY CONVICTIONS remains the same as the Initial Custody Assessment Scale, however, the points attributed to the category are reduced to half of the value. 7. ALCOHOL/DRUG remains the same as the Initial Custody Assessment Scale, however, the points attributed to the category have been reduced. 8. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT ISSUES, remains the same as the Initial Custody Assessment Scale. C. The remaining fields on the Custody Reassessment Scale are identical and tally exactly the same and use the same scoring scale as the Initial Custody Assessment Scale. D. If the RECOMMENDED CUSTODY LEVEL indicates no change to the inmate's current custody level (or an override will be applied that keeps the inmate in the same custody level), a Notification of Classification Review shall be completed and forwarded to the inmate notifying them that their present classification was determined to be appropriate and will continue unaffected. E. If the review results in a RECOMMENDED CUSTODY LEVEL thatdiffers from the inmate's current custody level (or an override will be applied that changes the inmate's custody level), a Reclassification Form shall be prepared and the inmate shall be personally informed. (Refer to Section X/Reclassification.) X. RECLASSIFICATION A. A Classification Officer shall prepare a Reclassification Form any time an inmate is reclassified to a different classification custody level, whether it be general population, protective custody, or removal from an administrative segregation housing unit. The Reclassification Form shall articulate the specific reasons for the override or reclassification. (Refer to Section XI for Administrative Segregation placements/transfers.) B. The inmate must be personally interviewed and informed of the transfer. C. The inmate's comments, reaction, and/or arguments to the reclassification shall be noted on the form and considered. Page 21 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION D. The inmate shall be provided with a copy of the form. If the information is sensitive or can cause the inmate problems in their housing area, the inmate should be advised of such and offered the option to destroy the copy. E. Except in rare cases and only with Sergeant notification and approval, no inmate shall "jump" a custody level on a reassessment (e.g., minimum to maximum). XI. ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION Some inmates may request administrative segregation,generally fortheir own protection. Whether the inmate requests it or when there is reason to believe such custody is warranted, the decision is the responsibility of the Population Management Unit. All decisions to place in administrative segregation, as well as decisions to deny requests for placement in protective custody or administrative segregation shall be documented. A. Inmates initially classified into a lockdown administrative segregation cell shall have an Administrative Segregation Placement/Transfer Notice completed by the Classification Officer. 1. A copy of the Administrative Segregation Placement/Transfer Notice will be provided to the inmate prior to placement. 2. The inmate's administrative segregation placement shall be reviewed for retention or release by a Population Management Sergeant within forty-eight (48) hours of placement. B. If it is determined by Population Management that an inmate's presence in general population (or protective custody) presents a threat to the safety of the inmate, staff, or others, endangers facility security, or jeopardizes the integrity of an investigation of an alleged serious misconduct, criminal activity, or the safety of any person, the inmate shall be immediately removed from the general population (or protective custody) and transferred to administrative segregation. 1. An Administrative Segregation Placement/Transfer Notice shall be completed by the Classification Officer. 2. The inmate must be personally interviewed and informed of the transfer. 3. The inmate's comments, reaction, and/or arguments to the Page 22 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION reclassification shall be noted on the form and considered. 4. A copy of the form will be provided to the inmate prior to placement, if practical, but not later than twenty-four (24) hours after such placement. C. Anytime an inmate housed in administrative segregation is transferred to or from a more restrictive administrative segregation housing unit (e.g., from an A-pod to an FF-cell; from a 2D-cell to an A-pod, etc.), an Administrative Segregation Placement/Transfer Notice shall be completed, as above. (The transfer between various administrative segregation cells is not considered an override, and it is not necessary to complete a Reclassification Form.) D. Release from administrative segregation status shall occur at the earliest possible time in keeping with the circumstances and reasons for the inmate's initial placement in administrative segregation. (A Custody Reassessment Scale and Reclassification Form shall be completed.) E. An inmate should not remain in a single cell for more than one year unless the Population Management Lieutenant has determined that release of the inmate would severely endanger the lives of inmates or staff, the security of the institution, or the integrity of an investigation into suspected criminal activity or serious misconduct; or the inmate has voluntarily requested continued retention in segregation. XII. INMATES WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS A. An inmate with serious mental illness (SMI) shall not be housed in an administrative segregation lockdown cell (e.g., 2D of the South Annex Jail or the A Pods and FF Units in the Mail Jail) unless the inmate demonstrates a current threat to jail security, inmate and/or officer safety as documented by correctional staff, that prevents the inmate from being safely housed in less restrictive locations. B. In the event any inmate with SMI must be housed in a single cell (i.e., 2D or FF) or any locked down housing unit for more than 48 hours, the inmate is to have their case reviewed by a multidisciplinary team consisting of corrections and mental health staff every two (2) weeks. The decision for an SMI inmate's continued housing in a single cell includes input from a licensed mental health clinician. Page 23 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION C. All SMI inmates housed in Main Jail A-pods (or any other administrative segregation lockdown cell) shall receive a classification review at least once every thirty (30) days to determine if the inmate can be moved to less restrictive housing. Jail mental health staff shall assess SMI inmates' housing requirements, which shall be discussed at monthly administrative meetings with custody and health care staff. D. The Population Management Unit shall assist mental health staff in the development and implementation of behavior management plans for inmates with serious mental illness who engage in repeated acts of misconduct with the goal of reducing their placements, or shortening the length of time the inmate spends in lockdown administrative segregation housing. XIII. INMATES AT RISK OF SUICIDE A. Inmates determined by mental health to be a low-risk for suicide shall be housed with other inmates or, if they cannot be housed with other inmates, in housing where they can be frequently monitored by correctional staff. Such inmates shall be monitored at least monthly by mental health staff. B. Inmates determined to be a moderate-risk for suicide shall be housed with other inmates unless they pose a safety and security threat to other inmates. Moderate-risk inmates shall also be housed in locations that allow correctional staff to observe and communicate with these inmates on a daily basis. Such inmates shall be monitored at least weekly by mental health staff. XIV. LGBTI INMATES A. Inmates at high risk for sexual victimization shall not be placed in involuntary segregated housing unless an assessment of all available alternatives has been made, and a determination has been made that there is no available alternative means of separation from likely abusers. 1. If the assessment cannot be conducted immediately, the inmate may be held in involuntary segregated housing for less than twenty-four (24) hours while the assessment is completed. 2. The PREA Manager and the Offender Programs Manager shall be notified of the inmate's housing placement. Page 24 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION B. Inmates placed in segregated housing for this purpose shall have access to programs, privileges, education, and work opportunities to the extent possible. If the inmate has restricted access to programs, privileges, education, or work opportunities, the Offender Programs Manager shall document: 1. The opportunities that have been limited. 2. The duration of the limitation. 3. The reasons for such limitations. C. The inmate may be assigned to involuntary segregated housing only until an alternative means of separation from likely abusers can be arranged. Such an assignment shall not ordinarily exceed a period of thirty (30) days, and documentation shall include: 1. The basis for the concern for the inmate's safety. 2. The reason why no alternative means of separation can be arranged. D. Every thirty (30) days, Population Management shall afford each involuntarily segregated inmate a review to determine whether there is a continuing need for separation from the general population. E. In deciding whether to assign a transgender or intersex inmate to a housing unit for male or female inmates, the Classification Officer shall consider on a case-by-case basis whether a placement would ensure the inmate's health and safety, and whether the placement would present management or security problems. A transgender or intersex inmate's own views with respect to his or her own safety shall be given serious consideration. XV. ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INMATES WITH DISABILITIES The Population Management Unit shall maintain a list of housing units with accessible features to simplify housing decisions (e.g., accessible toilets and showers with such physical features as grab bars, shower seats, no shower curbs, no stairs, and pathways wide enough to permit wheelchair/walker access, etc.). The list shall separately identify each cell in the Outpatient Housing Unit (OHU/Main Jail 2nd floor). (Refer to Addendum C.) A. Staff assigned to the Population Management Unit are responsible to ensure that inmates with disabilities are housed in the most integrated Page 25 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION setting appropriate to the needs of the individuals. Unless it is appropriate to make an exception, Population Management staff shall not place inmates with disabilities- 1. In inappropriate security classifications because no accessible cells or beds are available. 2. In housing locations that do not offer the same services, programs, and activities as the location where they would otherwise be housed. 3. In medical Outpatient Housing Units unless the inmate is actually receiving medical care or treatment. Exceptions shall only apply if there is no other housing location where the inmate can be reasonably accommodated. Inmates with disabilities who are housed in the OHU because they cannot be reasonably accommodated in other locations shall receive equal access to services, programs, and activities. B. Population Management staff shall review all Inmate DisabilitVEvaluation Forms and: 1. Make appropriate notations on the inmate's Class Comment log based upon the inmate's individual housing needs. 2. Ensure that an "ADA" ALERT was created in OffenderTrak with the appropriate notations made in the Remark section. If the ALERT was not created, notify the ADA Coordinator. 3. Ensure the inmate is assigned to appropriate housing, or make necessary moves to ensure the inmate's housing is appropriate based upon their needs. 4. Make appropriate notations on the Inmate Disability Evaluation Form,- sign and forward the form to the ADA Coordinator for ADA compliance review. The ADA will be responsible to notify Offender Programs staff. XVI. ELIGIBILITY FOR POD AND FLOOR WORKERS A. Each shift is responsible to assign inmate workers to help maintain the cleanliness of the housing floors. The Watch I, Watch III or B-Platoon staff shall designate "p.m. workers", while Watch II or A-Platoon may designate "a.m. workers." 1. Each housing unit is assigned a pod worker to clean the common areas inside each housing unit. Page 26 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION 2. Floor workers are assigned to clean the hallways and other general areas on each housing floor, and may be utilized to assist with meal delivery. 3. Pod workers are limited to performing work inside the pods and are not to be used interchangeably as floor workers. Exceptions apply only when allowing the pod workers assigned to protective custody housing units to assist with the meal service of their own assigned housing unit, and only if no other inmate contact can occur. B. The general qualifications for becoming a pod or floor inmate worker are the following: 1. The inmate must comply with officers' instructions and orders at all times. 2. The inmate must maintain their assigned cell and/or housing and work area and materials in an acceptable standard of cleanliness and order. 3. The inmate workers must maintain their assigned work schedule and be willing to work additional work details or assignments. 4. The inmate must be classified and assigned to the designated housing unit. C. Inmates who are NOT qualified for pod or floor inmate worker assignments are the following: 1. Inmates not willing to comply with the above qualifications. 2. Inmates with a documented history of violence or the possession of contraband while in custody. 3. Inmates with an extensive disciplinary record. 4. Inmates who have been pod, floor or facility inmate workers within the past thirty (30) days and were removed by disciplinary action. 5. Inmates who are no longer housed in the designated housing unit or housing floor to which they are assigned as pod or floor workers. D. The selection process requires that any inmate interested in being designated as a pod or floor inmate worker may submit an Inmate Request Form to a correctional officer assigned to the floor for Page 27 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION consideration. Request slips should only be accepted if there is a vacancy available. 1. The correctional officer reviewing the Inmate Request Form shall review the requesting inmate's previous rule violations and inmate worker events prior to the disapproval or approval for pod or floor inmate worker status. 2. If disapproved by the correctional officer assigned to the floor, they shall indicate their disapproval on the Inmate Request Form and return the form to the inmate. 3. If approved by the correctional officer assigned to the floor, the officer shall call Population Management with their recommendation and request clearance for the inmate they recommend for worker status. E. Population Management shall review the inmate's records and approve or disapprove the inmate based upon their classification history. F. The correctional officer assigned to the floor shall then advise the inmate of the approval or disapproval, either via Inmate Request Form or verbally. G. Inmates who become a pod or floor worker shall be eligible for one (1) additional thirty (30) minute visit per week in addition to the regularly allowed two (2) thirty (30) minute visits per week. H. Staff members may not arbitrarily remove an assigned inmate worker from their position, nor remove their corresponding additional visit without affording the inmate due process. 1. Any correctional officer may recommend to remove an assigned inmate worker from their position by completing an inmate rule violation report documenting the reason for removal. 2. The staff member designated to process the discipline actions shall be responsible for the appropriate OffenderTrak changes and removal of the inmate's extra visit. I. Housing transfers of a pod or floor worker for legitimate penological interests may result in their removal from inmate worker status and the loss of associated privileges. An inmate may reapply for pod or floor Page 28 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION inmate worker status when a vacancy occurs. XVII. ELIGIBILITY FOR LAUNDRY AND OUTSIDE WORKERS A. All qualified inmates are eligible for job assignments. This includes inmates with disabilities, who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential function of the work assignment. Population Management staff, in coordination with the ADA Coordinator,shall ensure necessary, reasonable accommodations are made to allow inmates with disabilities equal access to work assignments. B. Inmates assigned to the designated units may work at various assigned jobs and tasks as may be assigned throughout the jail and/or outside of the jail at various government or approved public sites. C. The general qualifications for eligibility for laundry and outside workers: 1. Inmate must be sentenced to local time on ALL charges. 2. Inmate must not have any pending warrants, detainers or holds. 3. Inmate must qualify as a sentenced minimum-security inmate per classification procedures. 4. Must have the ability to get along with others and a willingness to work. D. Inmates NOT qualified for laundry or outside worker include- 1. Inmates charged with or convicted of a non-violent escape or attempted escape within the past seven (7) years. 2. Inmates who have been charged with or convicted of a violent escape or attempted escape. 3. Inmates convicted of any sexual offense within the past seven (7) years (with the exception of PC 261.5). 4. Inmates charged with any sexual offense on more than one occasion within the past seven (7) years. 5. Inmates currently charged with or who have served time in a State prison for a felony crime actively involving violence within the past Page 29 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION seven (7) years. 6. Inmates who have been convicted on an enhancement of any violent felony charge, pursuant to Penal Code Section 667.5. 7. Inmates with an extensive disciplinary record or pending disciplinary action. 8. Inmates with a history of contraband possession. 9. Inmates who have been involved in any serious facility incidents involving misconduct. 10. Inmates who lead or incite other inmates into acts of non- conformance and/or other misconduct. 11. Inmates who are on the methadone program. 12. Inmates who are not eligible for medical reasons as determined byjail medical staff. 13. Inmates who are gang-affiliated will not be assigned to work crews outside of the facility. E. If any inmate has recently been sentenced to local time, there is a wait of approximately two (2) weeks for the commitment paperwork to be received and processed by jail staff members. If after that time an inmate believes they have been overlooked and meet the qualifications, they should submit an Inmate Request Form to the Population Management staff. F. Inmates who are eligible for laundry or outside worker shall be transferred to the designated housing unit for inmate workers, based on availability and need. G. Inmates assigned as laundry and outside workers are housed in areas that provide additional privileges and benefits not afforded to other general population inmates. Inmate workers are also eligible for two (2) additional thirty (30) minute visits per week, in addition to the regularly allowed two (2) thirty (30) minute visits per week. H. Removal of laundry and outside workers shall comply with the same process as the removal of pod and floor inmate workers (see Section XVI, Page 30 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION subsection H). XVIII. KEEP SEPARATE The KEEP SEPARATE screen shall be used to identify those inmates who have been identified as having legitimate housing issues and cannot or should not be housed together (e.g., co-defendants, known relatives of any alleged victims, known enemies, etc.). A. Inmates with a documented Keep Separate (KS) shall not be housed on the same housing floor if there is a possibility that the inmates have the potential to interact during institutional activities. B. Inmates may be assigned to units on the same housing floor where controlled movement exists to the extent that inmates do not have any access to each other. C. Inmates who have siblings and/or parental relationships with other inmates in custody should not be housed in the same unit, unless there are no other housing options available and/or such assignment is determined to be necessary and the relationship is documented by the Classification Officer. XIX. GRIEVANCE AND APPEAL A. Inmates who believe they have been incorrectly or unfairly classified should fill out and submit a grievance form. B. Inmates may appeal any matter pertaining to their classification to the Jail Operations Bureau Commander, whose decision is final. XX. AUDIT A. The Population Management Lieutenant or his/her designee will internally audit the classification system periodically to help ensure that inmates are being classified appropriately within the limits of the facility. The auditwill assess the following features of the objective classification system in an effort to help ensure that: 1. Inmates are housed according to their assigned custody levels. 2. Classification instruments are completed in an accurate and timely manner. Page 31 of 32 FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TITLE: INMATE CLASSIFICATION NO: D-130 FILE: CLASSIFICATION B. The extent and frequency of the audit shall be determined by the Population Management Lieutenant. XXI. TRAINING Officers assigned to the Population Management Unit shall receive specialized and ongoing training specifically developed to provide, enhance and maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively as a Classification Officer. A. Newly assigned officers will receive on-the-job training regarding the principles, policies, procedures, legal requirements, and instruments utilized for classification assessments, housing assignments, reassessments, and reclassifications. B. Ongoing quarterly training is provided in order to ensure consistency and accuracy in the implementation of this policy. Page 32 of 32