SOP_NUMBER: 209.09-att-2
TITLE: Special Management Unit: Tier III Program Assignment Memo
REFERENCE_CODE: IIB09-0004
DIVISION: Facilities
TOPIC_AREA: 209 Policy-Facilities Control/Discipline/Segregation
EFFECTIVE_DATE: 2025-04-23
WORD_COUNT: 229
POWERDMS_URL: https://public.powerdms.com/GADOC/documents/512951
URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/209.09-att-2/

SUMMARY:
This form documents the official assignment of an offender to the Tier III Program within the Special Management Unit. It records the 48-hour notice and hearing process, captures the offender's statement and any supporting documents, and requires approval from the Classification Committee, SMU Warden, and North Regional Director. The form ensures due process procedures are followed and provides the offender with notice of their assignment and appeal rights.

KEY_TOPICS: Tier III Program, Special Management Unit, SMU assignment, 48-hour hearing, disciplinary classification, segregation, Classification Committee, offender due process, appeal rights, institutional discipline, facility segregation

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/

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SOP 209.09

Attachment 2

04/23/25
Page 1 of 2

**Special Management Unit: Tier III Program**

**Assignment Memo**


**I.  Offender: ___________________________ GDC #: __________________DATE: ____________**

**II.  Date and Time of 48-Hour Notice: _______________________________**

_**(as listed on Attachment 1)**_ _**Date/Time**_

**III.  Date and Time 48-Hour Hearing Held: _______________________________**
_**(must be 48-hours after Notice Date/Time above)**_ _**Date/Time**_

**IV.  Offender Oral Statement at the 48-Hour Hearing:**
**___________________________________________________________________________________**
**___________________________________________________________________________________**
**___________________________________________________________________________________**
**___________________________________________________________________________________**
**___________________________________________________________________________________**
**___________________________________________________________________________________**


**V. Did Offender Present Documents: Yes: ____  No: _____**
_**(If Yes, attach to Attachment 2)**_

**VI.  Did Offender Provide Written Statement: Yes: ____  No: _____**
_**(If Yes, attach to Attachment 2)**_

**VII. Tier III Program Classification Committee Assignment Recommendation:**


**In accordance with Tier III Program SOP, the Tier III Program Classification Committee**
**recommends Approval/Disapproval of the Tier III Program Assignment Request for the following**
**reasons:**

**___________________________________________________________________________________**
**___________________________________________________________________________________**
**___________________________________________________________________________________**
**___________________________________________________________________________________**
**___________________________________________________________________________________**
**___________________________________________________________________________________**

**Classification Committee Chair Approval/Disapproval: _________________________________**
_**Signature/Date**_


**VIII.  SMU Warden Approval/Disapproval: __________________________________________________**
_**(Complete within 7 calendar days)**_ _**Signature/Date**_


**IX.  North Regional Director Approval/Disapproval: __________________________________________**
_**(Complete within 7 calendar days)**_ _**Signature/Date**_


Retention Schedule: Upon completion, this form shall be placed in the offender's institutional file.


SOP 209.09

Attachment 2

04/23/25
Page 2 of 2


**X. Service of Assignment Decision and Appeal Form:**

**Offender advised of Assignment to Tier III Program. Offender provided a copy of Tier III Program**
**Assignment Memo (Attachment 2); and Tier III Program Assignment Appeal Form (Attachment**
**3):**

**Date Served: _____________________**

**Appeal Form Due: __________________________**
**(** _**14 calendar days from date of service**_ **)**

**Counselor: _____________________________________**

**Offender Acknowledgment of Service: __________________________________**
_**Offender Signature**_


Retention Schedule: Upon completion, this form shall be placed in the offender's institutional file.