BUREAU DIRECTIVE: BOC - 3:001

REFERENCES: FCAC 14.02a-d, 15.12

FMJS 4.07(m), 4.09, 4.10,

4.13, 4.14, 4.15, 5.04,

5.03(b), & 5.06

Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (Public Law

RESCINDS:

MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE


108-79) §115.429(e) ALDF-2A-22, 2A-30, 2A-31, 4D-22-1, 7D-19

CORE-2A-16, 2A-20, 4D-14




BUREAU: Corrections

NO. OF PAGES: 4


CHAPTER: Classification


TOPIC: Assessment of Inmates/Detainees' Classifications



Sheriff of Monroe County


[CORE-2A-20]


PURPOSE:


The purpose of this directive is to establish policy for the Monroe County Detention Facilities to objectively classify inmates/detainees safely and humanly for inmate/detainee housing and programs according to their assessment within

24 hours after intake unless extenuating circumstances (e.g., hurricane) exist. [FCAC 14.02a] The objective jail classification process is uniform for all inmates/detainees and follows the inmate/detainee throughout his or her incarceration. [ALDF-4D-22-1] [CORE-4D-14]


SCOPE:


This directive applies to all Classification Personnel and Marathon/Plantation Key (KV/PK) Intake/Release (I/R) Deputies.


PERSON RESPONSIBLE:


Classification Supervisor and KV/PK Intake/Release Deputies.


DEFINITION:


Objective Jail Classification - A process of assessing every jail inmate/detainee’s custody and program needs using locally developed and validated instruments, one at intake and another after a period of confinement to identify the level of risk and needs presented by an inmate/ detainee so that appropriate housing and program assignments can be made.


POLICY AND PROCEDURES:


Newly admitted inmates/detainees are separated from the general population during the admission process. Inmates/detainees are assigned to initial holding settings according to their immediate security needs, physical and mental condition, and other considerations. Inmates/detainees will not be assigned to long- term housing until after they are classified. [ALDF-2A-22]

Classification Interview Screen


The Classification Clerk/Deputy / KV/PK I/R Deputy will circle all items on the Classification Interview Screen that pertains to the inmate/ detainee (e.g., religious preference and educational information). If the answer is "Yes", the Classification Clerk/Deputy / KV/PK I/R Deputy will forward the information to the appropriate division.


Identifies the inmate’s interest and eligibility to participate in available programs. [FCAC 14.02c][CORE 2A-16]

After the Classification Interview Screen is completed, the Classification Clerk/Deputy / KV/PK I/R Deputy will assess the inmate/ detainee by completing the Classification Decision Tree.


Classification Decision Tree [FCAC 15.12] [ALDF-2A-30] [CORE-2A-16]

The Classification Decision Tree is initially used prior to an inmate/detainee being placed a Housing Unit. [FCAC 14.02]


The decision tree may also be used to update and review an inmate/detainee’s initial classification assessment.

The Classification Decision Tree is based upon the Classification Personnel / KV/PK I/R Deputy's assessment of eight security levels (two maximum, three medium and three minimum) depending on the inmate/detainee.


Each inmate/detainee is classified using verifiable and documented data according to the following guidelines:


Inmate/Detainee Appeal


Any inmate/detainee who so desires may appeal his or her classification, in writing, in any of the three basic areas (i.e., security level, housing assignment, or programs) within ten days of the primary classification or reclassification by addressing the appeal to the Classification Division. [ALDF-2A-31] [CORE-2A-16]


BUREAU DIRECTIVE: BOC - 3:002

REFERENCES:

F.S.S. 944.275, 944.28 &

951.21

ALDF-5C-12

RESCINDS:


BUREAU: Corrections

NO. OF PAGES: 2

MONROE





COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

CHAPTER: Classification


TOPIC: Awarding of Gain Time and Computation of Release Date



Sheriff of Monroe County


PURPOSE:


The purpose of this directive is to establish policy for the Monroe County Detention Facilities to establish a guideline for sentenced inmates to be rewarded gain time based upon length of sentence, productive and acceptable work performance, behavior, and participation in educational programs as prescribed by Florida law. Pre-trial inmates participating in inmate worker work programs and educational programs may also accrue gain time which shall be awarded if sentenced. Inmates will not be compensated monetarily, with special housing, or with extra privileges. [ALDF-5C-12]

SCOPE:


This directive applies to all Classification Personnel.

PERSON RESPONSIBLE:


Classification Supervisor.


DEFINITIONS:


Statutory Gain Time - Standardized reduction in sentence awarded to sentenced inmates at the rate of five (5) days per month as per Florida State Statues.

Work/Good Time - Additional gain time awarded to a sentenced inmate worker at the rate of five

(5) days per month for satisfactory performance

of work, duties, and tasks assigned or if they cannot work for any reason (e.g., handicap, medical, protective custody) but obey all established rules and regulations. [ALDF-5C- 12]


Program Extra Gain Time - Gain time that may be awarded to a sentenced inmate for participation and satisfactory completion in approved educational programs or various other self-betterment programs approved by the Bureau of Corrections. An inmate worker participating in programs beyond his or her normal workday is also eligible for extra gain time.


Credit  for  Time - The amount of time to be deducted from an inmate's sentence for incarceration prior to sentencing.

Concurrent  Sentences - Multiple sentences running at the same time with one another.


Consecutive  Sentences - Multiple sentences succeeding one another.


Contempt of Court (Civil) - An inmate charged with civil contempt completes a day of his or her sentence at the same time of the day when he or she was taken into jail custody for booking. No gain or credit time is to be awarded.


Contempt  of  Court  (Criminal) - An inmate charged with criminal contempt completes a day of his or her sentence at midnight and is not eligible for gain time or credit time.


POLICY AND PROCEDURES:


Statutory Gain Time


Statutory gain time is automatically credited at the rate of five (5) days per month once an inmate has been sentenced.

Statutory gain time will be computed by the Classification Division. Statutory gain time will be computed according to the Statutory Gain Time Table (see attachment 1).


Work/Good Time [ALDF-5C-12]


Work/good time will be awarded to inmate workers and vocational program participants at the rate of up to five (5) days for each month of satisfactory work performance. If the inmate is unable to work (e.g., handicap, medical, protective custody) but obeys all established rules and regulations the above work/gain time will apply.

Forfeiture of work/good time for unsatisfactory performance or behavior by sentenced inmate workers will not be withheld unless it has been documented and the inmate has been afforded a hearing before the disciplinary committee which will recommend appropriate action for review by the Operations Commander.


Work/good time will be calculated from the remaining time of the sentence (which includes statutory gain time and credit for time served).

If a contact visit is approved, all visitation rules and regulations shall be followed.


Contact visits shall be held in the contact visitation room/designated area.

Inmates must wear their full uniform including

inmate identification tag.

Visitors shall abide by the dress code policy posted in the lobby.


All visitors will be checked through a walk through magnetometer or be checked with a hand held magnetometer.


All visitors will be pat searched prior to and after the contact visit.


All inmates will be strip searched prior to returning to their housing assignment to ensure security and control of the facilities.


BUREAU DIRECTIVE: BOC - 3:005

REFERENCES:

FCAC 15.01, 15.02, 15.05, 22.01

FMJS 4.10-4.12, 5.02, 5.04, 5.07,

12.05(b)(d), 15.01

ALDF-1A-05, 1A-11, 1A-13, 1A-14, 1A-15,


1A-20, 1A-21, 1A-22, 2A-08, 2A-18, 2A-25,


RESCINDS: KV & PK 3:009

2A-30, 2A-33, 2A-34, 4B-08, 4B-09, 4C-10,

4C-11, 4C-12, 6B-04, 4D-22-1

MONROE


CORE-1A-06, 1A-07, 1A-08, 1A-09, 1A-10,

COUNTY


1A-11, 2A-05, 2A-12, 2A-16, 2A-17, 2A-18,

SHERIFF’S


2A-20, 4B-04,4D-14, 6B-03

OFFICE





BUREAU:

Corrections

NO. OF PAGES: 4


CHAPTER: Classification



TOPIC:

Housing Assignments and



Requirements

Sheriff of Monroe County


[ALDF-2A-33] [CORE-2A-17]


PURPOSE:


The purpose of this directive is to establish policy for the Monroe County Detention Facilities that all inmates/detainees will be housed in a safe and humane manner under the supervision of a Dorm/Unit Deputy. Inmates/detainees will be housed according to their classification whenever possible.

SCOPE:


This directive applies to all Classification Personnel and Marathon/Plantation Key (KV/PK) Intake/Release (I/R) Deputies.

PERSON RESPONSIBLE:


Classification Personnel and KV/PK I/R Deputies.

DEFINITIONS:


Dangerous  Felons - Inmates/detainees with a classification level of 1 or 2. Also, any level 3 inmates/detainees that are deemed to fit this category due to their present and/or prior

history.


Tempered - A mixture of hot and cold running water, under pressure, that is thermostatically controlled to temperatures ranging between 100 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit.


POLICY AND PROCEDURES:


Classification Assessment [FCAC 10.03]


Before reassignment from intake and short-term holding, there is an initial classification assessment of the inmate/detainee that considers safety and security issues. [ALDF-2A- 25]


See written directive BOC - 3:001 for more information on the assessment of inmates/ detainees’ classifications.


Housing Assignments [FCAC 10.03] [ALDF- 2A-30 & 2A-33] [CORE-2A-16]

The inmate/detainee classification assessments are used to separate inmates/detainees into groups that reduce the probability of assault and disruptive behavior. Whenever feasible, the following guidelines will apply to the Monroe County Detention Facilities.


Housing assignments will be based on the type of crime and the inmate/detainee’s history. Housing assignments will not be based on bond amounts. These guidelines may be changed at any time to meet the needs of the facility.


Male and female inmates/detainees are housed separately and will be kept separated by normal sight and sound. [FCAC 15.01]

When both males and females are housed in a facility, at least one male deputy and one female deputy are on duty at all times. [ALDF-2A-08] [CORE-2A-05]

Dangerous felons are NOT to be housed with misdemeanants. [FCAC 15.02]

Elderly inmates are NOT to be housed in a cell with young assaultive inmates.


Inmates/detainees with potential vulnerabilities or tendencies of acting out with sexually aggressive behavior will be housed accordingly. [ALDF-4D-22-1] [CORE-4D-14]


NO inmate/detainee will be housed in a direct supervision unit unless approved by Classification / KV/PK I/R Deputy or they are placed in a lockdown cell within the direct supervision unit. [FCAC 22.01]


All inmate/detainee moves will be coordinated through Classification to protect the integrity of security separation. All inmate/detainee moves will be documented.


Dayrooms with space for varied inmate activities are situated immediately adjacent to inmate sleeping areas. No dayroom encompasses less than 100 square feet of space, exclusive of lavatories, showers, and toilets. In Key West, dayrooms provide a minimum of 35 square feet of space per inmate, exclusive of lavatories, showers, and toilets, for the maximum number of inmates who use the dayroom at one time. [CORE-1A-08]


Dayrooms provide sufficient seating and writing surfaces. Dayroom furnishings are consistent with the custody level of the inmates who are assigned. [ALDF-1A-13]


Light levels in inmate cells/rooms are at least 20 foot-candles in the writing surface. Lighting throughout the facility is sufficient for the tasks performed. [CORE-1A-09]


All inmate cells/rooms provide access to natural light. [CORE-1A-09]

A ventilation system supplies at least 15 cubic feet per minute of circulated air per occupant, with a minimum of five cubic feet per minute of outside air. Toilet rooms and cells with toilets have no less than four air changes per hour unless state or local codes require a different number of air changes. Air qualities are documented by a qualified technician and are checked not less than once per accreditation

cycle. [CORE 1A-10]

The air conditioner is turned on and off as needed to maintain the temperature at an acceptable comfort level. [ALDF-1A-20] [CORE- 1A-10]


Smoking is not allowed in the facility. [ALDF-1A- 21] [CORE-1A-11]

Adequate space is provided for janitorial closets accessible to the living and activity areas. The closets are equipped with a sink and cleaning implements. [ALDF-1A-22]


Physical plant designs facilitate continuous personal contact and interaction between staff and inmates in housing units. All living areas are constructed to facilitate continuous staff observation, excluding electronic surveillance, of cell or detention room fronts and areas such as dayrooms and recreation spaces. [ALDF-2A-18] [CORE-2A-12]


Inmates have access to toilets and washbasins with temperature-controlled cold and either hot or tempered running water 24 hours per day and are able to use toilet facilities without staff assistance when they are confined in their cells/sleeping areas. Toilets are provided at a minimum ratio of one for every eight inmates. Urinals may be substituted for up to one-half of the toilets in male housing dorms/units. Sinks are provided at a minimum ratio of one for every eight inmates. All housing units with three or more inmates have a minimum of two toilets. [ALDF-4B-08] [CORE-4B-04]

Inmates have access to operable showers with tempered running water at a minimum ratio of one shower for every 12 inmates. Water for showers is thermostatically controlled to temperatures ranging from 100 degrees to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure the safety of inmates and to promote hygienic practices. [ALDF-4B-09] [CORE-4B-04]


Inmates, including those in the sick bay, have access to operable sinks with cold and hot or tempered running water at a minimum ratio of one basin for every eight inmates. [ALDF-4C- 10] [CORE-4B-04]


Sufficient bathing facilities are provided in the sick bay to allow inmates to bathe daily. At least

one bathing facility is configured and equipped to accommodate inmates who have physical impairments or who need assistance to bathe. Water for bathing is thermostatically controlled to temperatures ranging from 100 degrees Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. [ALDF- 4C-11]

Inmates in the sick bay have access to toilets and hand washing facilities 24 hours per day and are able to use toilet facilities without staff assistance. Toilets are provided at a minimum ratio of one for every eight inmates. Urinals may be substituted for up to one-half of the toilets in male facilities. All housing units with three or more inmates have a minimum of two toilets. [ALDF-4C-12]


Inmates with disabilities, including temporary disabilities, are housed in a manner that provides for their safety and security. Housing used by inmates with disabilities, including temporary disabilities, is designed for their use and provides for integration with other inmates. Program and service areas are accessible to inmates with disabilities who reside in the facility. [ALDF-6B-04] [CORE-6B-03]


BUREAU DIRECTIVE: BOC - 3:006

REFERENCES: FCAC 10.07

RESCINDS:


BUREAU:

Corrections

NO. OF PAGES: 1

MONROE






COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

CHAPTER: Classification





TOPIC:

Inmate/Detainee Identification


Sheriff of Monroe County


[FCAC 10.07]


PURPOSE:


The purpose of this directive is to establish policy for the Monroe County Detention Facilities to have an established method of inmate/ detainee identification.


SCOPE:


This directive applies to the Intake/Release Deputies and Classification Personnel.


PERSON RESPONSIBLE:


Classification Supervisor and Marathon/ Plantation Key (KV/PK) Intake/Release Deputies.


POLICY AND PROCEDURES:


When an inmate/detainee is admitted into the facility, the Intake/Release Deputy shall place an armband on the inmate/detainee with the inmate/detainee's name written on it.

BOC - 3:006

Date of Original: Jan 1994 Previous Revision Date(s): 9/15/99, 5/29/06

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The KV/PK facilities do not need to place an armband on the inmate/detainee if the inmate/ detainee's photo identification (ID) tag is made upon admittance and immediately worn by the inmate/detainee.


Once the inmate/detainee is classified, a photo ID tag will be made by Classification Personnel and the inmate/detainee will be required to wear it at all times unless the inmate/detainee is sleeping or showering.


When the inmate/detainee is handed his or her photo ID, the armband shall be immediately retrieved and destroyed.


The inmates/detainees shall wear their ID tag on the bottom of the V on their issued uniform shirt.