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Control Number: 303.02.01.001 Version: 7.0 Title: Classification: Inmate Page: 13 of 19 Initial classification will normally take place within 14 days, but will not exceed 30 days following reception at an RDU. Inmates, who receive an initial classification following commitment, while housed in a county jail, will be classified using reclassification instrument during the RDU process if six months have passed since the initial classification. When the need arises, unclassified inmates may be assigned to a behavioral health unit (BHU) at the discretion of the facility head (or designee). Classification staff will complete the classification as soon as possible following the BHU placement. Unclassified inmates in BHU will be managed in accordance with BHU management guidelines and the Mental Health Manual. To complete an initial classification, classification staff w ill complete the following steps: Functional Roles and Responsibilities Step Tasks Central Classification Staff 1 Review sentencing information, PSI report, and complete a criminal background check.  If any felony detainers, warrants, or ICE detainers are found, notify warrant/detainer staff and/or the IDOC victim services coordinator if any no contact orders are found. 2  Enter the CIS classification screen, and enter criminal and escape history.  Notify the RDU/facility classification staff that the classification is complete. RDU Classification Staff 3 Open a new classification in CIS:  If in your professional judgment (considering behavior, programming needs, etc.) the adjusted classification result is the appropriate custody for the inmate, complete the CIS classification process. Skip to step 7.  If in your professional judgment (considering behavior, programming needs, etc.) the adjusted custody level is not appropriate, select the applicable discretionary override check box, select the recommended custody level from the dropdown list, and document the rationale for your recommendation in the comments section. RDU Review Authority 4  Within three working days of the notification, enter the CIS classification screen, review pending discretionary override.  Review the discretionary override and select the custody level you recommend from the dropdown list.  Document the rationale for your recommendation in the CIS comments section.  Notify the applicable facility head of the discretionary override request. (If the facility head is unavailable, you may contact the classification manager (or designee) who will assign the final custody level in lieu of the facility head.)