Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 6, November 4, 2024
Section 6VAC15-40-120 - ClassificationA. Written policy, procedure, and practice shall ensure the following: 1. Classification of inmates as to level of housing assignment and participation in correctional programs;2. Separate living quarters for males, females, and juveniles;3. Inmates are not segregated by race, color, creed or national origin;4. Security permitting, equal access to all programs and activities, through separate scheduling, or other utilization of combined programs under supervision; and5. Any exception to the above is documented.B. If the facility is using objective classification, then the provisions of this subsection shall be followed:1. Classification is conducted upon intake and prior to final housing assignment;2. Classification determines the custody level and housing assignment;3. Classification is conducted through inmate interviews and the use of data collection instruments or forms, which are maintained on file;4. Classification instruments enable objective evaluation and/or scoring of: c. History of assaultive behavior.e. Prior institutional adjustment.f. Court status and pending charges.g. Mental health or medical treatment history or needs.h. Identified stability factors;5. The classification system includes administrative review of decisions and periodic reclassification and override procedures that are documented and maintained on file;6. The classification system addresses both the potential security risks posed and treatment needs of the inmate;7. Separate living quarters for males, females, and juveniles; and8. Inmates are not segregated by race, color, creed, or national origin.6 Va. Admin. Code § 15-40-120
Derived from VR230-30-001 § 3.5, eff. April 1, 1987; amended, Virginia Register Volume 4, Issue 9, eff. April 1, 1988; Volume 7, Issue 12, eff. May 1, 1991; Volume 9, Issue 12, eff. May 1, 1993; Volume 11, Issue 21, eff. August 10, 1995; Volume 18, Issue 20, eff. July 17, 2002; Volume 29, Issue 4, eff. November 22, 2012.Statutory Authority
§§ 53.1-5, 53.1-68, and 53.1-131 of the Code of Virginia.