Which policy addresses Assessment and Classification?

• A. Policy 201
• B. Policy 608
• C. Policy 506
• D. Policy 507

Answer: (C)

Understanding which policy governs Assessment and Classification helps you see how inmates are evaluated for risk, needs, and custody level from intake onward. Assessment and Classification involve gathering information, applying risk and needs tools, and deciding where a person should be housed, what programs they can access, and how they should be supervised. The policy that addresses these processes codifies the steps for initial intake screening, the tools used to assess risk and needs, who conducts the assessments, what documentation is required, and how often reclassification should occur. This policy directly covers how to determine and adjust custody level and programming based on evolving information.

The other policies cover different areas of operations, such as admissions and intake, disciplinary actions, or health services, so they do not address the Assessment and Classification process.