Classification Program
Classification Program
The jail's classification section is responsible for the classification of those inmates housed in the Roanoke City Jail to ensure proper housing and custody is maintained during the inmates' period of incarceration. The primary goals of classification are the proper housing and custody assignment of inmates to ensure inmate, staff and public safety and to facilitate appropriate treatment and program participation while maintaining compliance with "Minimum Standards for Local Jails and Lockups," National Commission of Correction Health Care and American Correctional Association Standards. All inmates are afforded equal protection against personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage and harassment.
Equal Access
Each inmate committed shall be afforded freedom from discrimination based on:
Classification Process
Classification determines the degree of supervision required to control each inmate to ensure the security of the institution and the safety of the community. Overall, a properly functioning classification system has been found to provide the basis for the effective management of inmates in a safe, secure correctional environment, while also ensuring their equitable, humane treatment. Classification is an ongoing process reoccurring as needed during the inmate's incarceration. The classification section is staffed by 3 full time members including a supervisor.
The jail's classification section is responsible for the classification of those inmates housed in the Roanoke City Jail to ensure proper housing and custody is maintained during the inmates' period of incarceration. The primary goals of classification are the proper housing and custody assignment of inmates to ensure inmate, staff and public safety and to facilitate appropriate treatment and program participation while maintaining compliance with "Minimum Standards for Local Jails and Lockups," National Commission of Correction Health Care and American Correctional Association Standards. All inmates are afforded equal protection against personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage and harassment.
Equal Access
Each inmate committed shall be afforded freedom from discrimination based on:
- Handicap
- National origin
- Political beliefs
- Race
- Religion
- Sex
Classification Process
Classification determines the degree of supervision required to control each inmate to ensure the security of the institution and the safety of the community. Overall, a properly functioning classification system has been found to provide the basis for the effective management of inmates in a safe, secure correctional environment, while also ensuring their equitable, humane treatment. Classification is an ongoing process reoccurring as needed during the inmate's incarceration. The classification section is staffed by 3 full time members including a supervisor.