SOP_NUMBER: 209.09-att-11 TITLE: Special Management Unit: Tier III Program Offender Management Plan REFERENCE_CODE: IIB09-0004 DIVISION: Facilities TOPIC_AREA: 209 Policy-Facilities Control/Discipline/Segregation EFFECTIVE_DATE: 2025-04-23 WORD_COUNT: 410 POWERDMS_URL: https://public.powerdms.com/GADOC/documents/1050843 URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/209.09-att-11/ SUMMARY: This form documents the individualized management plan for offenders enrolled in the Tier III Program, a minimum 13-month behavior modification program with five progressive phases. The plan outlines standard requirements (facility rule compliance, positive behavior, program participation, and no serious disciplinary reports) that offenders must meet to progress through phases and eventually transfer to the Tier III STEP program. Counselors use this form to track offender progress during 60/90-day review hearings and document compliance with both standard and individualized requirements. KEY_TOPICS: Tier III Program, special management unit, offender management plan, behavior modification, program phases, disciplinary requirements, offender compliance, institutional discipline, segregation management, program progression, counselor review, STEP program ATTACHMENTS: 1. Tier III Program Assignment Request Form URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/209.09-att-1/ 2. Special Management Unit: Tier III Program Assignment Memo URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/209.09-att-2/ 4. Special Management Unit: Tier III Program 90-Day Review Hearing Form URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/209.09-att-4/ 5. Special Management Unit: Tier III Program 60-Day Review Hearing Form URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/209.09-att-5/ 6. Special Management Unit: Tier III Program Privileges Chart URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/209.09-att-6/ 7. Tier III Program 90-Day Review_Classification Appeal Form URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/209.09-att-7/ 8. Tier III Program 60 Day Review_Classification Appeal Form URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/209.09-att-8/ 9. Special Management Unit: Tier III Program Cell Check Sheet URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/209.09-att-9/ 10. Tier III Program Checklist URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/209.09-att-10/ 11. Special Management Unit: Tier III Program Offender Management Plan URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/209.09-att-11/ 12. Tier III Program Over 2-Years 90-Day Quarterly Review Hearing Form URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/209.09-att-12/ ======================================================================== FULL TEXT: ======================================================================== SOP 209.09 Attachment 11 04/23/25 Page 1 of 2 **Special Management Unit: Tier III Program** **Offender Management Plan** **I. Offender: ___________________________ GDC #: __________________DATE: ____________** **II. Special Management Unit: Tier III Offender Management Plan** **The Tier III Program is a minimum 13-month program (390 days). If successful at each phase, you shall spend at least** **sixty (60) days assigned to Phase 1; at least sixty (60) days assigned to Phase 2; at least ninety (90) days assigned to Phase** **3; at least ninety (90) days assigned to Phase 4; and at least ninety (90) days assigned to Phase 5. Successful completion of** **all phases will result in an offender being considered for transfer to the Tier III STEP program.** **In accordance with Tier III Program SOP, each offender shall have an Offender Management Plan detailing the** **requirements to progress through and complete each phase. The Offender Management Plan includes the following** **standard requirements applicable to all offenders housed in the SMU and then specific recommendations applicable to** **the individual offender. Offender Management Plans will be reviewed for compliance at each 60/90-day Review and** **updated accordingly by the offender’s assigned Counselor. Again, successful completion of all phases will result in an** **offender being considered for transfer to the Tier III STEP program.** **Standard Requirements to be considered for transfer to the Tier III STEP program:** **1.** **Comply with facility rules;** **2.** **Exhibit positive behavior in the program;** **3.** **Participate and complete the Offender O.U.T. Program and programming as recommended. If the offender cannot** **complete programs due to no fault of the offender, then this requirement is not required; and** **4.** **No Great or High Disciplinary Report within the previous 390 days.** **Individual Recommendation(s):** **______________________________________________________________________________________________________** **______________________________________________________________________________________________________** **______________________________________________________________________________________________________** **______________________________________________________________________________________________________** **Counselor’s signature certifies the Offender Management Plan has been explained to the offender and the offender has** **been provided a copy of the Offender Management Plan and the offender’s management schedule (OMS).** **______________________________________** **____________________________________________** **Counselor Name (Print)** **Counselor Signature and Date** **The offender’s signature acknowledges the offender understands the Offender Management Plan and has been provided** **a copy of the Offender Management Plan and the offender’s management schedule (OMS).** **_____________________________________** **____________________________________________** **Offender Name (Print)** **Offender Signature/Date** Retention Schedule: Upon completion, this form shall be placed in the offender's institutional file. SOP 209.09 Attachment 11 04/23/25 Page 2 of 2 _**For Counselor Use Only**_ **III. For purposes of the 60/90-Day Review Hearings, has the offender met the Standard Requirements and any** **Individual Recommendation(s) during the appropriate review period?** # **□ Met □ Not Met** **Comments:** **______________________________________________________________________________________________________** **______________________________________________________________________________________________________** **______________________________________________________________________________________________________** **______________________________________________________________________________________________________** **______________________________________** **____________________________________________** **Counselor Name (Print)** **Counselor Signature/Date** Retention Schedule: Upon completion, this form shall be placed in the offender's institutional file.