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Control Number: 303.02.01.001 Version: 7.0 Title: Classification: Inmate Page: 16 of 19 When the search of inmates includes possible discretionary overrides, staff must seek support and guidance from the classification manager to identify specific classification criteria to be considered. The classification manager will monitor early reclassifications and report any concerns to the Prisons Division chief, deputy chief, and/or facility heads. Reclassification staff will follow these steps when conducting scheduled, unscheduled, and early reclassifications. Functional Roles and Responsibilities Step Tasks Reclassification Staff 1 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 6.  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, document the rationale for your recommendation in the comments section, and notify the reclassification review authority. Reclassification Review Authority 2  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.)