Sec. 12.14.05.06. Standards—Classification

The managing official shall have a written policy and procedure:

A. Establishing a classification process to determine housing, job, and other assignments, which includes provisions for:

(1) Initial inmate classification within 45 days of admission and reclassification according to established guidelines,

(2) Designation of individuals involved in decision making,

(3) Criteria for decision making,

(4) Inmate appearance during classification actions and conditions under which an inmate may initiate a status review,

(5) Routine assessment of security and program needs,

(6) A record of decisions and rationale,

(7) Review of all recommendations and decisions by the managing official or designee, and

(8) An appeal process; and

B. Ensuring that individuals involved in classification decision making are informed of the classification process.