103 CMR 942.02
Criteria Used
The Classification Plan shall include written policy and procedure of specific criteria used
to determine the inmate's classification assignments. These criteria shall include, but not be
limited to:
(1) age;
(2) sex;
(3) tendency for violent, disruptive behavior;
(4) sentence and any pending court actions;
(5) type of crime;
(6) prior incarceration at facility;
(7) prior criminal history, if any;
(8) educational level;
(9) need for protective custody; and,
(10) employment history and skills.