{"data":{"id":"us-va/6vac15-40-120","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"6VAC15-40-120","heading":"Classification","body":"A. Written policy, procedure, and practice shall ensure the following:\n\n1. Classification of inmates as to level of housing assignment and participation in correctional programs;\n\n2. Separate living quarters for males, females, and juveniles;\n\n3. Inmates are not segregated by race, color, creed or national origin;\n\n4. Security permitting, equal access to all programs and activities, through separate scheduling, or other utilization of combined programs under supervision; and\n\n5. Any exception to the above  is documented.\n\nB. If the facility is using objective classification, then the provisions of this subsection shall be followed:\n\n1. Classification is conducted upon intake and prior to final housing assignment;\n\n2. Classification determines the custody level and housing assignment;\n\n3. Classification is conducted through  inmate interviews and the use of data collection instruments or forms, which are maintained on file;\n\n4. Classification instruments enable objective evaluation and/or scoring of:\n\na. Current offenses.\n\nb. Prior convictions.\n\nc. History of assaultive behavior.\n\nd. Escape history.\n\ne. Prior institutional adjustment.\n\nf. Court status and pending charges.\n\ng. Mental health or medical treatment history or needs.\n\nh. Identified stability factors;\n\n5. The classification system includes administrative review of decisions and periodic  reclassification and override procedures that are documented and maintained on file;\n\n6. The classification system addresses both the potential security risks posed and treatment needs of the inmate;\n\n7.  Separate living quarters for males, females, and juveniles; and\n\n8. Inmates are not segregated by race, color, creed, or national origin.","path":["Title 6. Criminal Justice And Corrections","Agency 15. State Board of Local and Regional Jails","Chapter 40. Minimum Standards for Jails and Lockups","Part III. General Administration and Management"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title6/agency15/chapter40/section120/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:46:32Z","sha256":"a2ce6332cf9bb0c7560f133ff2f278fe59f61c4110b1d75949fb02d76db36f7a","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/6vac15-40-110","next":"us-va/6vac15-40-130"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}