DOC 302.14(1)(c) (c) There is space available in the program.

DOC 302.14(1)(d) (d) The inmate meets the department’s program enrollment requirements.

DOC 302.14(2) (2) An inmate may choose not to enroll in programs. Refusal may affect custody classification and institution placement.

DOC 302.14 History History: CR 17-026: cr., Register June 2018 No. 750 eff. 7-1-18.

DOC 302.15 DOC 302.15 Initial classification and reclassification personnel.

DOC 302.15(1) (1) Initial classification hearings shall be conducted by a classification specialist designated by the director.

DOC 302.15(2) (2) Each institution shall have a reclassification committee composed of all of the following:

DOC 302.15(2)(a) (a) A classification specialist designated by the director to chair the committee.

DOC 302.15(2)(b) (b) Up to 3 staff members from institution security, social service or education areas who are designated by the warden and who possess the knowledge and experience necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this section.

DOC 302.15 History History: CR 17-026: cr., Register June 2018 No. 750 eff. 7-1-18.

DOC 302.16 DOC 302.16 Initial classification procedure.

DOC 302.16(1) (1) An initial classification hearing shall be conducted after the inmate’s admission to DAI to determine custody, institution placement, program need, and the date of the next reclassification hearing.

DOC 302.16(2) (2) The director may alter the scope, purpose, and duration of the initial classification process to meet security, resource, or bed needs of the department.

DOC 302.16(3) (3) The classification specialist shall ensure all of the following:

DOC 302.16(3)(a) (a) Collection, investigation, and documentation of information necessary to evaluate risk and need factors under ss. DOC 302.11 and 302.13.

DOC 302.16(3)(b) (b) Completion of department required risk and need instruments.

DOC 302.16(3)(c) (c) The inmate has been informed of the reason for review.

DOC 302.16(3)(d) (d) The inmate has been afforded an opportunity to provide information about custody, program need, or institution placement.

DOC 302.16(3)(e) (e) The inmate has been advised of the recommendation regarding custody classification, program needs, institution placement and next reclassification hearing date.

DOC 302.16(3)(f) (f) Production of a report that includes all of the following:

DOC 302.16(3)(f)1. 1. A reason for the inmate’s absence if not present during the hearing

DOC 302.16(3)(f)2. 2. A reason for the hearing and the facts considered.

DOC 302.16(3)(f)3. 3. A summary of the information gathered through pars. (a), (b), and (d).

DOC 302.16(3)(f)4. 4. Documentation of information used to evaluate and support risk and need factors under ss. DOC 302.11 and 302.13.

DOC 302.16(3)(f)5. 5. A recommendation of custody, program needs, and institution placement.

DOC 302.16(3)(f)6. 6. A recommended date for a reclassification hearing not to exceed 12 months from the date of the initial classification hearing.

DOC 302.16(4) (4) The classification specialist may suspend the hearing to investigate any issue affecting custody classification, institution placement, or program need.

DOC 302.16(5) (5) If an inmate is unable to be physically present for an initial classification hearing, the department may utilize technology such as telephone, video, or other electronic devices to meet the requirements of this section.

DOC 302.16(6) (6) If the inmate disrupts or refuses to attend the hearing, the classification specialist may conduct the hearing without the inmate being present.