OBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE CLASSIFICATIONCLASSIFICATION

AR’s 503, 521 & 523AR’s 503, 521 & 523

Caseworker Duties: Caseworker Duties:

1.1. Classification: Periodicals, changes, full- Classification: Periodicals, changes, full- classification, intake and reception. classification, intake and reception.

2.2. Parole Board ReportsParole Board Reports3.3. Grievances or inmate IssuesGrievances or inmate Issues4.4. Disciplinary or Statutory process and supporting Disciplinary or Statutory process and supporting

report documentationreport documentation5.5. Offender Liaison and offender assistance Offender Liaison and offender assistance 6.6. Level system review, implementation and a Level system review, implementation and a

utilization for offender management utilization for offender management 7.7. Assist officers with unit management. Assist officers with unit management.

Classification Guidelines:Classification Guidelines:

Caseworker Classification Guidelines include:Caseworker Classification Guidelines include: NDOC Administrative Regulations NDOC Administrative Regulations

Facility Operational Procedures Facility Operational Procedures Nevada Revised Statutes Nevada Revised Statutes

(with emphasis on safety and security first)(with emphasis on safety and security first)

A caseworker must review, understand and utilize the NDOC A caseworker must review, understand and utilize the NDOC Classification AR 500 series. Classification AR 500 series.

A caseworker must review, understand and utilize AR 707 the A caseworker must review, understand and utilize AR 707 the Code of Discipline and AR 740 the Grievance Procedure. Code of Discipline and AR 740 the Grievance Procedure.

Caseworker Classification Guidelines: AR’s, OP’s, Caseworker Classification Guidelines: AR’s, OP’s, NRS and moreNRS and more

Understanding Classification begins with understanding the legal guidelines Understanding Classification begins with understanding the legal guidelines and parameters, which are delegated by the Nevada Revised Statutes and parameters, which are delegated by the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), Nevada Dept. of Corrections (NDOC) Administrative Regulations (NRS), Nevada Dept. of Corrections (NDOC) Administrative Regulations (AR), Facility Operational Procedures (OP) and NDOC Administrative (AR), Facility Operational Procedures (OP) and NDOC Administrative Directives. Directives.

The first Caseworker assignment is to read the Classification # 500 series of The first Caseworker assignment is to read the Classification # 500 series of the NDOC Administrative Regulations, which will assist the Caseworker with the NDOC Administrative Regulations, which will assist the Caseworker with learning the guidelines and parameters utilized in the NDOC offender learning the guidelines and parameters utilized in the NDOC offender classification process. classification process.

The second assignment is to read the Classification #500 series of The second assignment is to read the Classification #500 series of Operational Procedures for the facility the CCS is currently assigned. Operational Procedures for the facility the CCS is currently assigned.

Legal Guidelines ContinuedLegal Guidelines Continued

The next caseworker assignment is to read the State NRS section The next caseworker assignment is to read the State NRS section #209, to better understand the guidelines and the legal parameters for #209, to better understand the guidelines and the legal parameters for housing offender in the NDOC, as mandated by the state. housing offender in the NDOC, as mandated by the state.

Last, there are other Administrative Regulations and Operational Last, there are other Administrative Regulations and Operational Procedures that affect Classification and offender assignment. Procedures that affect Classification and offender assignment. Reading the #700 series will assist in understanding the rules the Reading the #700 series will assist in understanding the rules the inmates must adhere to on a daily basis. Emphasis should be on AR inmates must adhere to on a daily basis. Emphasis should be on AR 707 the Code of Penal discipline and AR 740 the Grievance Process. 707 the Code of Penal discipline and AR 740 the Grievance Process. The Caseworker should review the AR 800 series to be aware of the The Caseworker should review the AR 800 series to be aware of the offender program regulations. offender program regulations.

After review of these procedures the Caseworker should have After review of these procedures the Caseworker should have questions for their Supervisor to ensure thorough understanding. questions for their Supervisor to ensure thorough understanding.

Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

What is objective classification?What is objective classification?

What is the purpose of objective What is the purpose of objective classification?classification?

Why is objective classification important?Why is objective classification important?

What is Objective Classification?What is Objective Classification?

Objective classification is the process used Objective classification is the process used by NDOC to decide where an inmate by NDOC to decide where an inmate belongs within the prison systembelongs within the prison system– Assigned CustodyAssigned Custody: : Custody given to the inmate Custody given to the inmate

by the institution or facility classification by the institution or facility classification committeecommittee

– Computed Custody:Computed Custody: Custody level dictated by a Custody level dictated by a numerical score numerical score Determined when an inmate falls within a Determined when an inmate falls within a

specified score range or when a specific specified score range or when a specific limitation exclusion is enteredlimitation exclusion is entered

What is the purpose of objective What is the purpose of objective classification?classification?

The purpose of objective classification is The purpose of objective classification is to:to:– Protect staff, inmates and the communityProtect staff, inmates and the community– Provide a system of positive and negative Provide a system of positive and negative

consequences for behaviorconsequences for behavior– Provide an “objective” criteria for the Provide an “objective” criteria for the

determination of placementdetermination of placement Inmates should receive reasonable notice of Inmates should receive reasonable notice of

scheduled classification; 24 hours before the start scheduled classification; 24 hours before the start of the classification hearing.of the classification hearing.

Why is objective classification Why is objective classification important?important?

Objective classification has the potential to Objective classification has the potential to save lives when done correctlysave lives when done correctly

Objective classification has the potential to Objective classification has the potential to cost lives when done incorrectlycost lives when done incorrectly

Types of ClassificationTypes of Classification

Initial Classification Initial Classification

Periodic ReclassificationPeriodic Reclassification

Reception ClassificationReception Classification

Classification HearingsClassification Hearings

Classification Committee should use:Classification Committee should use:– Institutional files, NOTIS Information, information Institutional files, NOTIS Information, information

presented by the inmate or other interested partiespresented by the inmate or other interested parties– Determine if the inmate’s case factors warrant a Determine if the inmate’s case factors warrant a

change in custody or housing by reviewing the change in custody or housing by reviewing the objective classification instrumentobjective classification instrument Inmate should make a personal appearance before Inmate should make a personal appearance before

the committee and present their point of view or the committee and present their point of view or submit documents bearing on the proposed submit documents bearing on the proposed committee actioncommittee action

Classification HearingsClassification Hearings

When are they used?When are they used?– EmploymentEmployment

– Due Process HearingsDue Process Hearings To dispute STG statusTo dispute STG status

– Intake ClassificationsIntake Classifications

The NOTIS Classification Instrument is an objective tool used in calculating a The NOTIS Classification Instrument is an objective tool used in calculating a numerical score given to case factors relevant to an inmate’s criminal history, numerical score given to case factors relevant to an inmate’s criminal history, behavioral history and current sentence structure to assist with placement. (see behavioral history and current sentence structure to assist with placement. (see the NOTIS Classification Caseworker Manual for data entry directions)the NOTIS Classification Caseworker Manual for data entry directions)

A NOTIS Classification instrument is multifaceted for diversity with A NOTIS Classification instrument is multifaceted for diversity with three primary categories of consideration:three primary categories of consideration:

1.1. Severity Factors (Section A)Severity Factors (Section A): severity factors include institutional : severity factors include institutional violence, if this violence was in the last six months, severity of current violence, if this violence was in the last six months, severity of current offense and prior offense history. offense and prior offense history.

2.2. Diversity Factors (Section B)Diversity Factors (Section B): escape history, number of disciplinary : escape history, number of disciplinary reports, most severe disciplinary report, holds or detainers, prior reports, most severe disciplinary report, holds or detainers, prior felony convictions and percentage of time served on current felony convictions and percentage of time served on current sentence. sentence.

3.3. Minimum Eligibility Factors (Section C)Minimum Eligibility Factors (Section C): sexual misconduct, violence : sexual misconduct, violence in the last year, more than 36 months to a probable release, NDOC in the last year, more than 36 months to a probable release, NDOC escape, death or life without parole sentence, felony hold or detainer, escape, death or life without parole sentence, felony hold or detainer, Central monitoring case, psychological restrictions, Protective Central monitoring case, psychological restrictions, Protective custody or Disciplinary segregation.custody or Disciplinary segregation.

Initial ClassificationInitial Classification

Completed upon entrance into NDOC custodyCompleted upon entrance into NDOC custody All case factors are entered into the NOTIS system All case factors are entered into the NOTIS system

such as:such as:– CrimeCrime– Sentence structureSentence structure– Gang affiliationGang affiliation– Sex Offender statusSex Offender status– Medical, Dental & Mental Health ConcernsMedical, Dental & Mental Health Concerns– Educational testingEducational testing– Previous criminal historyPrevious criminal history– Any additional relevant case factorsAny additional relevant case factors

Periodical ClassificationPeriodical Classification

An Initial Classification is completed on an inmate when he An Initial Classification is completed on an inmate when he first arrives in the NDOC. first arrives in the NDOC.

A Periodical Classification (Regular Review) interview is A Periodical Classification (Regular Review) interview is completed every six months to review for changes. An completed every six months to review for changes. An Interim Classification is completed in between Regular Interim Classification is completed in between Regular Reviews and is initiated when if some additional Casework Reviews and is initiated when if some additional Casework needed or a change in status prompts new classification, needed or a change in status prompts new classification, such as eligible for lesser custody or resolution of an such as eligible for lesser custody or resolution of an outstanding case. outstanding case.

Interviews should be done in person, with the exception of an Interviews should be done in person, with the exception of an exigent circumstance or involuntary, to ensure accuracy of exigent circumstance or involuntary, to ensure accuracy of the interview. the interview.

Classification ChangesClassification Changes

Classification changes are completed when the Classification changes are completed when the status of an offender changes. Examples of this status of an offender changes. Examples of this may be:may be:

1.1. The offender is now eligible for lesser custodyThe offender is now eligible for lesser custody

2.2. The transfer is needed for some specific reason, The transfer is needed for some specific reason, such as enemy, court, medical, department such as enemy, court, medical, department needs or pending release.needs or pending release.

3.3. An emergency transfer for a specific reason, An emergency transfer for a specific reason, such as medical, mental health or segregation.such as medical, mental health or segregation.

Classification Review ProcessClassification Review Process

Reclassification Periodical: Reclassification Periodical: (the purpose is to evaluate for (the purpose is to evaluate for lesser custody; if eligible for lesser custody; if eligible for minimum, when; if not, why?)minimum, when; if not, why?)

1.1. Review I-file and JOC. Compare Review I-file and JOC. Compare to NOTIS data. to NOTIS data.

2.2. Review Non-associations. Review Non-associations. 3.3. Review Medical Restrictions. Review Medical Restrictions. 4.4. Review STG Validation. Review STG Validation. 5.5. Review Disciplinary History. Review Disciplinary History. 6.6. Review all past case notes for Review all past case notes for

pertinent details that should be pertinent details that should be brought forward in the new case brought forward in the new case note to ensure consistency. note to ensure consistency.

7.7. Complete assessment, note Complete assessment, note computed custody, risk factor computed custody, risk factor score and put all above data in score and put all above data in NOTIS case note. NOTIS case note.

Reclassification Change: Reclassification Change: (the purpose is to chance (the purpose is to chance custody status or facility)custody status or facility)

1.1. Review I-file and JOC. Compare Review I-file and JOC. Compare to NOTIS data. to NOTIS data.

2.2. Review Non-associations. Review Non-associations. 3.3. Review Medical Restrictions. Review Medical Restrictions. 4.4. Review STG Validation. Review STG Validation. 5.5. Review Disciplinary History. Review Disciplinary History. 6.6. Review all past case notes for Review all past case notes for

pertinent details that should be pertinent details that should be brought forward in the new case brought forward in the new case note to ensure consistency. note to ensure consistency.

7.7. Complete assessment, note Complete assessment, note computed custody, risk factor computed custody, risk factor score and put all above data in score and put all above data in NOTIS case note, as well as NOTIS case note, as well as justify reason for change. justify reason for change.

Full Classification Full Classification

The purpose of a Full Classification Committee Hearing is The purpose of a Full Classification Committee Hearing is for the hiring of individuals in specialized jobs, to level for the hiring of individuals in specialized jobs, to level regress an inmate, to advise an inmate of a change in his regress an inmate, to advise an inmate of a change in his status and to allow an inmate a remedy method to resolve status and to allow an inmate a remedy method to resolve subjective classification decisions through a group subjective classification decisions through a group democratic process. democratic process.

A Full Classification committee will consist of the Warden A Full Classification committee will consist of the Warden or his designee, usually the Associate Warden of Programs or his designee, usually the Associate Warden of Programs or the Caseworker Specialist III and at least two other or the Caseworker Specialist III and at least two other committee members, usually Caseworkers. committee members, usually Caseworkers.

Intake and Reception ClassificationIntake and Reception Classification

Intake Classification is conducted when an Intake Classification is conducted when an offender is first committed to the NDOC. This is offender is first committed to the NDOC. This is the three week processing of a new offender into the three week processing of a new offender into the NDOC.the NDOC.

Reception Classification is completed when an Reception Classification is completed when an offender arrives at a new facility. This interview is offender arrives at a new facility. This interview is completed to ensure the offender does not have completed to ensure the offender does not have any problem moving to the new facility yard, such any problem moving to the new facility yard, such as enemies or physical restrictions. as enemies or physical restrictions.

NOTIS Case NoteNOTIS Case Note

After completing any type of classification After completing any type of classification hearing, such as Due Process, Regular hearing, such as Due Process, Regular Review, Intake, Reception, De-pop, Post-Review, Intake, Reception, De-pop, Post-Disciplinary, Interdisciplinary, Parole Board, Disciplinary, Interdisciplinary, Parole Board, Full Classification, serving court documents Full Classification, serving court documents or just seeing the inmate for a question, the or just seeing the inmate for a question, the Caseworker should document the Caseworker should document the interaction in the NOTIS case note screen interaction in the NOTIS case note screen for a permanent record.for a permanent record.

Offender LiaisonOffender Liaison

Caseworkers are the means for offenders to get assistance with issues Caseworkers are the means for offenders to get assistance with issues they cannot resolve on their own. they cannot resolve on their own.

Caseworkers help inmates with their legal issues. Caseworkers help inmates with their legal issues. Caseworkers help inmates with their housing issues. Caseworkers help inmates with their housing issues. Caseworkers help inmates with their money issues.Caseworkers help inmates with their money issues. Caseworkers help inmates with their education and program issues.Caseworkers help inmates with their education and program issues. Caseworkers help inmates with their employment issues.Caseworkers help inmates with their employment issues. Caseworkers help inmates with their daily life issues and stressors. Caseworkers help inmates with their daily life issues and stressors. Caseworkers help inmates with their parole or release issues.Caseworkers help inmates with their parole or release issues. Caseworkers help inmates with their daily communication and social Caseworkers help inmates with their daily communication and social

issues with staff as well as other inmates. issues with staff as well as other inmates. Caseworkers need to make every effort to help with their issues.Caseworkers need to make every effort to help with their issues.

AR 521 Custody Categories & AR 521 Custody Categories & CriteriaCriteria

Maximum CustodyMaximum Custody– Ex: Lock-up status at Ely State PrisonEx: Lock-up status at Ely State Prison

Close CustodyClose Custody– Ex: Protective Segregation at Lovelock Correctional CenterEx: Protective Segregation at Lovelock Correctional Center

Medium CustodyMedium Custody– Ex: General Population at Southern Desert Correctional CenterEx: General Population at Southern Desert Correctional Center

Minimum CustodyMinimum Custody– Ex: Three Lakes Valley Conservation CampEx: Three Lakes Valley Conservation Camp– Ex: Casa Grande Transitional HousingEx: Casa Grande Transitional Housing

Residential ConfinementResidential Confinement– Ex: House ArrestEx: House Arrest

Maximum Custody: Maximum Custody: CharacteristicsCharacteristics

Single cellSingle cell Direct supervisionDirect supervision Limited time outside cell Limited time outside cell Unclothed searches on exiting and returning to Unclothed searches on exiting and returning to

housing unithousing unit Restrained when moved inside or outside Restrained when moved inside or outside

institutioninstitution

Maximum Custody: Maximum Custody: CriteriaCriteria

Inmates designated as High Risk Potential Inmates designated as High Risk Potential (HRP)(HRP)

Inmates on Death Row (Sentenced to Inmates on Death Row (Sentenced to Death)Death)

Close Custody: Close Custody: CharacteristicsCharacteristics

Double or single cells in protective Double or single cells in protective segregationsegregation

Single cells for administrative or disciplinary Single cells for administrative or disciplinary segregationsegregation

Separate housingSeparate housing Direct supervisionDirect supervision May be restrained during internal movementMay be restrained during internal movement Will be restrained during external movementWill be restrained during external movement

Close Custody: Close Custody: CriteriaCriteria

Assignment to specialized housing areas Assignment to specialized housing areas of medium security institutions such as of medium security institutions such as protective, disciplinary segregation, protective, disciplinary segregation, detention, or disruptive group detention, or disruptive group managementmanagement

Close custody is the custody designation Close custody is the custody designation for the general population of a maximum for the general population of a maximum security institution (ex: ESP)security institution (ex: ESP)

Close Custody: Close Custody: CriteriaCriteria

Inmates with a history of violence, escape Inmates with a history of violence, escape conspiracy to escapeconspiracy to escape

Inmates whose conduct indicates their Inmates whose conduct indicates their behavior cannot be controlled at lower custody behavior cannot be controlled at lower custody levelslevels

Evaluation and control of inmates for not less Evaluation and control of inmates for not less than one year with sentence of 20 years or than one year with sentence of 20 years or moremore

Medium Custody: Medium Custody: CharacteristicsCharacteristics

General population of medium security General population of medium security institutioninstitution

Participation in work and program activities Participation in work and program activities within the perimeter of the institutionwithin the perimeter of the institution

Random searchesRandom searches Movement without restraints inside Movement without restraints inside

institutioninstitution Movement with restraints outside institutionMovement with restraints outside institution

Medium Custody:Medium Custody: CriteriaCriteria

Assignment of inmates who do not Assignment of inmates who do not represent significant behavioral problems represent significant behavioral problems or those who would represent a potential or those who would represent a potential for escape outside the perimeter of an for escape outside the perimeter of an institutioninstitution

Assignment of inmates who cannot be Assignment of inmates who cannot be placed at reduced custody levels due to placed at reduced custody levels due to law or policylaw or policy

Minimum Custody: Minimum Custody: CharacteristicsCharacteristics

Assignment to facilities without secure Assignment to facilities without secure perimetersperimeters

Double cell or dormitory housingDouble cell or dormitory housing Intermittent supervisionIntermittent supervision Random searchesRandom searches Transportation without restraintsTransportation without restraints Work supervision by state employee Work supervision by state employee

(non NDOC staff trained to supervise (non NDOC staff trained to supervise inmates)inmates)

Minimum Custody:Minimum Custody: CriteriaCriteria

Total Risk Factor Score (RFS) of 13 points Total Risk Factor Score (RFS) of 13 points or lessor less

Be within 36 months of probable release Be within 36 months of probable release from NDOC custodyfrom NDOC custody

Have performed assigned duties in a faithful Have performed assigned duties in a faithful or orderly manneror orderly manner

Minimum Custody CriteriaMinimum Custody Criteria Disqualifying CriteriaDisqualifying Criteria

RFS of 10 points or more in Section “A” of the RFS of 10 points or more in Section “A” of the reclassification instrumentreclassification instrument

Committed a serious violent major infraction of AR Committed a serious violent major infraction of AR 707 within the immediately preceding 12 months707 within the immediately preceding 12 months

Committed any major or work infraction of AR 707 Committed any major or work infraction of AR 707 within the immediately preceding 6 monthswithin the immediately preceding 6 months

Minimum Custody CriteriaMinimum Custody Criteria Disqualifying CriteriaDisqualifying Criteria

Having ever been convicted of a sexual Having ever been convicted of a sexual offense that is punishable as a felonyoffense that is punishable as a felony

Two or more charges for sexual offenses Two or more charges for sexual offenses arising from separate incidentsarising from separate incidents

Having ever been convicted of a felony Having ever been convicted of a felony crime for any offense involving the intended crime for any offense involving the intended death of any victim death of any victim

Minimum Custody Criteria Minimum Custody Criteria Disqualifying CriteriaDisqualifying Criteria

Been convicted of using or threatened Been convicted of using or threatened use of force against a victim that is use of force against a victim that is punishable as a felony immediately punishable as a felony immediately preceding 12 monthspreceding 12 months

Escape or attempted escape from an Escape or attempted escape from an NDOC institution or community NDOC institution or community supervised programsupervised program

Minimum Custody Criteria Minimum Custody Criteria Disqualifying CriteriaDisqualifying Criteria

Convicted of a felony for the escape or Convicted of a felony for the escape or attempted escape from any attempted escape from any medium medium custodycustody prison or jail prison or jail

– Minimum CustodyMinimum Custody: immediately : immediately preceding 120 monthspreceding 120 months

Have a current felony detainer lodged Have a current felony detainer lodged against themagainst them

Minimum Custody Criteria Minimum Custody Criteria Disqualifying CriteriaDisqualifying Criteria

Have a death or life without the possibility of Have a death or life without the possibility of parole sentenceparole sentence

Require protective segregationRequire protective segregation

Serving a disciplinary segregation or Serving a disciplinary segregation or disciplinary detention sanctiondisciplinary detention sanction

Discretionary Exclusions for Discretionary Exclusions for Minimum CustodyMinimum Custody

Youthful InmateYouthful Inmate Medical, Dental or Mental health concernsMedical, Dental or Mental health concerns Other agency escape chargesOther agency escape charges Disciplinary recordDisciplinary record Felony HoldFelony Hold Concurrent or consecutive non-NDOC sentencesConcurrent or consecutive non-NDOC sentences Other relevant factorsOther relevant factors

Exceptions to CriteriaExceptions to CriteriaDetermining Minimum CustodyDetermining Minimum Custody

Inmates serving DUI sentences under NRS Inmates serving DUI sentences under NRS 484.3792 or 484.3795 who have no non-484.3792 or 484.3795 who have no non-DUI offenses as part of their sentence DUI offenses as part of their sentence restructurerestructure– Exempt from the 36 months to probable release Exempt from the 36 months to probable release

criteriacriteria

Inmates with a RFS of 14 or more points Inmates with a RFS of 14 or more points can be considered for minimum custody on can be considered for minimum custody on a case by case basisa case by case basis– Require an override from the AOMD prior to Require an override from the AOMD prior to

approvalapproval

Considerations: Considerations: Evaluating Inmates for Evaluating Inmates for Minimum CustodyMinimum Custody

Should classify a minimum custody inmate after a Should classify a minimum custody inmate after a disciplinary finding for a serious infraction or an disciplinary finding for a serious infraction or an infractions that raises the inmate’s RFS to 14 infractions that raises the inmate’s RFS to 14 points or morepoints or more

If determination is to increase the inmate’s custody If determination is to increase the inmate’s custody levellevel– A verbal override is required from the AOMD or A verbal override is required from the AOMD or

designeedesignee

Considerations: Considerations: Evaluating Inmates Evaluating Inmates for Minimum Custodyfor Minimum Custody

Determination is to increase the inmate’s Determination is to increase the inmate’s custody level, staff must immediately treat the custody level, staff must immediately treat the inmates at the recommended custody levelinmates at the recommended custody level

No inmate with a computed custody level of No inmate with a computed custody level of close should be assigned to minimum custodyclose should be assigned to minimum custody

OMD must give approval for minimum level OMD must give approval for minimum level inmates to be anywhere in the communityinmates to be anywhere in the community

Transitional Housing:Transitional Housing:CriteriaCriteria

Non-violent offense and within 1 year of Non-violent offense and within 1 year of probable releaseprobable release

Inmate is an abuser of alcohol or drugs who is Inmate is an abuser of alcohol or drugs who is within 24 months of probable releasewithin 24 months of probable release– is or will be eligible for phase II; residential is or will be eligible for phase II; residential

confinementconfinement Is eligible for minimum custody per AR 521Is eligible for minimum custody per AR 521 Has not committed a serious infraction to the Has not committed a serious infraction to the

rules or has not performed the duties assigned rules or has not performed the duties assigned to himto him

Transitional Housing:Transitional Housing:CriteriaCriteria

Has not been convicted of a violent felony Has not been convicted of a violent felony offense or felony threat of violence within offense or felony threat of violence within the preceding yearthe preceding year

Inmate cannot ever have been convicted Inmate cannot ever have been convicted of a sex offenseof a sex offense

Inmate cannot have escaped or attempted Inmate cannot have escaped or attempted escapeescape

Instant offense violence must be within 6 Instant offense violence must be within 6 months of probable releasemonths of probable release

Residential ConfinementResidential ConfinementAR 523AR 523

Three programsThree programs– DUI (305)DUI (305)– Residential Confinement (317)Residential Confinement (317)– Re-entry (Drug) Court (184)Re-entry (Drug) Court (184)– Compassionate Release (298)Compassionate Release (298)

DUI (305)DUI (305)

Must have DUI crimeMust have DUI crime Within one year of probable parole or releaseWithin one year of probable parole or release Eligible for minimumEligible for minimum Reasonable prospect of employment and Reasonable prospect of employment and

residenceresidence No violent offense, no felony conviction involving No violent offense, no felony conviction involving

the use or threat of force within the preceding 3 the use or threat of force within the preceding 3 yearsyears

Residential Confinement (317) - Residential Confinement (317) - CriteriaCriteria

No felony conviction involving use or threat of violence No felony conviction involving use or threat of violence within the 3 preceding yearswithin the 3 preceding years

No instant offense violenceNo instant offense violence No current or prior conviction for a category A or B FelonyNo current or prior conviction for a category A or B Felony Have no more than one prior felony convictionHave no more than one prior felony conviction Concurrent sentences are considered to be separate Concurrent sentences are considered to be separate

felonies if they arise out of separate criminal incidentsfelonies if they arise out of separate criminal incidents Must be on last sentenceMust be on last sentence

Residential Confinement (317) Residential Confinement (317) CriteriaCriteria

Must provide a work and residential program in a Must provide a work and residential program in a Nevada community approved by P&PNevada community approved by P&P

Must be able to pay the costs of supervision to Must be able to pay the costs of supervision to P&PP&P

Must be eligible for minimum custody per Must be eligible for minimum custody per AR 521AR 521 Must be within 2 years of probable release on Must be within 2 years of probable release on

parole or dischargeparole or discharge Candidates for Residential Confinement must be Candidates for Residential Confinement must be

approved by P&Papproved by P&P

Re-entry (drug) Court (194) CriteriaRe-entry (drug) Court (194) Criteria

Program of residence and employmentProgram of residence and employment Pay all costsPay all costs Within 2 years of probable releaseWithin 2 years of probable release No felony convictions involving the use or No felony convictions involving the use or

threat of violence in the past 1 yearthreat of violence in the past 1 year No instant offense violenceNo instant offense violence Eligible for Minimum Custody per AR 521Eligible for Minimum Custody per AR 521

Compassionate Release (298) - Compassionate Release (298) - CriteriaCriteria

Physically handicapped to the degree no threat to Physically handicapped to the degree no threat to public safety is posedpublic safety is posed

Expected to die within 12 monthsExpected to die within 12 months No life without or death sentencesNo life without or death sentences Not sentenced to death or has not previously been Not sentenced to death or has not previously been

sentenced to deathsentenced to death Medical staff should identify eligible candidatesMedical staff should identify eligible candidates OMA will review the medical recommendation and OMA will review the medical recommendation and

certified letters then prepare a recommendation for the certified letters then prepare a recommendation for the directordirector

Compassionate Release: Compassionate Release: With Director’s ApprovalWith Director’s Approval

Inmate must authorize the release of his/her medical Inmate must authorize the release of his/her medical information to the victims crimeinformation to the victims crime

Victim’s services officer will notify the victims of the Victim’s services officer will notify the victims of the approved compassionate releaseapproved compassionate release

OMA will notify the County Commissioners and P&POMA will notify the County Commissioners and P&P OMA may coordinate the release of the inmate to P&P OMA may coordinate the release of the inmate to P&P

effective 45 days after notice has been providedeffective 45 days after notice has been provided If approved, inmate will be released to P&PIf approved, inmate will be released to P&P Department is Department is NOTNOT responsible for Medical Costs incurred responsible for Medical Costs incurred

by the inmate on Compassionate Releaseby the inmate on Compassionate Release

ConclusionConclusion

Objective classification is a critical part of Objective classification is a critical part of maintaining the safety and security of staff, maintaining the safety and security of staff, inmates and the communityinmates and the community

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