210 IAC 3-1-18 Inmate classification

Sec. 18. (a) Each sheriff shall develop and implement an objective classification system by November 15, 2014. This system shall include written procedures for overriding an inmate's objective classification result to accommodate local needs, for example, physical plant design, program availability. (b) Juveniles alleged to be delinquent or adjudicated delinquent shall be held: (1) in a manner reasonably calculated to protect their personal safety; and (2) in accordance with all applicable law. (c) Inmates with contagious or communicable diseases shall be segregated from other inmates upon direction of the jail medical staff. Intoxicated or suicidal inmates and those inmates experiencing delirium tremens or drug withdrawal may also be segregated and given close observation. Allegedly insane or incompetent inmates who are held in custody: (1) during examination of their mental condition; or (2) while awaiting commitment to a mental institution; may be segregated and given close observation. (d) Inmates shall not be segregated by: (1) race; (2) color; (3) creed; or (4) national origin; in living area assignments.