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Control Number: 303.02.01.001 Version: 7.0 Title: Classification: Inmate Page: 15 of 19  Escape or escape points added or removed  Detainers, warrants, pending charges added or removed  Parole date received, lost, or modified  Proximity to release Classification staff members are responsible for immediately conducting unscheduled reclassification when an event occurs that will increase an inmate’s adjusted custody level. This does not prevent a recommendation for a discretionary override. Examples:  Immediately reclassify a minimum custody level inmate who has received an affirmed DOR that will increase the adjusted custody level to medium or close custody. If the inmate is at a CWC or minimum custody facility and no override is considered or granted, the inmate must be moved to the appropriate custody facility.  If an inmate is in detention and an affirmed DOR will increase the inmate's adjusted custody level, he must be reclassified before being released from detention. Do not conduct an unscheduled reclassification if the inmate’s adjusted custody level (minimum, medium, or close) would not change. Do not conduct an unscheduled reclassification early following an initial classification unless the inmate receives an A or B class DOR , except as noted below in Early Reclassification (non-event). When staff is aware of an event that will lower an inmate’s adjusted custody level, an unscheduled reclas sific ation should be completed. Inmates may also request an unscheduled reclassification when an event occurs that would lower the adjusted custody level such as expiration of disciplinary points , detainer dropped, or TPD granted. When inmates request an unscheduled reclassification, c lassification staff will open a new reclassification in CIS to determine if the event results in a lower adjusted custody level. If the event does not result in a change to the adjusted custody level, do not complete an unscheduled reclassification. Generally, unscheduled reclassifications should not be done prematurely. Example s:  If an inmate is overridden to a higher custody because he cannot be managed at a lower custody, he should not be reclassified until the next scheduled classification.  An inmate, who will score a lower custody upon his first reclassification following the initial classification, should not be reclassified until the scheduled reclassification. No event has occurred in either example. Early Reclassification (non-event) Generally, when no event has occurred, reclassifications are not done more than 30 days before the annual reclassification date. Facility heads, facility review authorities, and the classification manager may make exceptions. If a reclassification is done early, the reason will be stated in the comments section. If the need arises to fill empty beds at a certain custody level, facility staff will first consult Inmate Placement at Central Office to ensure there are no inmates available at the needed custody level.