008 - 3 Point Classification

PURPOSE OF ORDER:

The purpose of this order is to establish a guideline to assist Population Management Bureau (PMB) Classification personnel in conducting an expedited 3-point classification interview. 

SCOPE OF ORDER:

This order shall apply to all personnel assigned to PMB's Classification Unit. 

ORDER:

A 3-point classification interview may be initiated with the approval of an Inmate Reception Center (IRC) line sergeant in the following circumstances:

• Medical/Mental Health expedite
• Uncooperative inmate
• Noteworthy inmate

The following steps shall be followed to conduct an expedited 3-point classification interview:

• IRC Booking Front identifies the inmate will require 3-point classification and has their sergeant's approval.
• IRC Booking Front notifies PMB Classification of the reason for the 3-point classification and whether or not the inmate is claiming to be a special handle classification. 
• The PMB Classification officer classifies the inmate (skipping the usual 14 face-to-face classification questions) and documents the name of the requesting IRC deputy or custody assistant and approving sergeant on Northpointe COMPAS under remarks. 

All other inmates will have a face-to-face classification interview.