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Administrator. The administrator of the international transfer program is the Commissioner's designee responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring Department initiatives in the area of international transfers of inmates. The Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Classification is designated as the administrator of the international transfer program. Classification. A system by which each inmate's needs are regularly assessed in relation to the inmate's placement and program resources. Classification regulations are found at 103 CMR 420.00. Commissioner. The chief executive officer of the Department. 462.06: continued ForeignNational. Aninmate incarcerated in a Massachusetts state prison who is not a United States citizen or who has dual citizenship status with the United States and another country. Receiving Country. The country to which a foreign national may be transferred. Sentence. Anypunishment or measure involving deprivation of liberty ordered by a court on account of a criminal offense.