SOP_NUMBER: 220.03-att-6 TITLE: Transitional Services Criteria (Work-Release) and Long Term Maintenance Criteria REFERENCE_CODE: IIC02-0004 DIVISION: Facilities Division TOPIC_AREA: Counseling/Risk Reduction EFFECTIVE_DATE: 2022-07-26 WORD_COUNT: 670 POWERDMS_URL: https://public.powerdms.com/GADOC/documents/105812 URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-6/ SUMMARY: This attachment establishes eligibility criteria for inmate placement in transitional centers (work-release programs) and long-term maintenance assignments within Georgia correctional facilities. It specifies security level requirements, behavioral standards, medical restrictions, offense-based exclusions, and special considerations for violent offenders and sex offenders. The criteria determine which inmates can progress to minimum custody settings prior to release. KEY_TOPICS: work-release, transitional center placement, eligibility criteria, violent offenders, sex offenders, disciplinary record, escape history, parole referral, SB441, long-term maintenance, minimum security, offender classification, institutional record ATTACHMENTS: 1. Classification Committee Form URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-1/ 2. Classification Detail Request Form URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-2/ 3. Classification Appeal Form (Attachment 3) URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-3/ 4. Special Parole Review Recommendation Form URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-4/ 5. Classification Action Sheet - Reclassification Form (Inside Only) URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-5/ 6. Transitional Services Criteria (Work-Release) and Long Term Maintenance Criteria URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-6/ 7. Notification of Registered Sex Offenders Transfer URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-7/ 8. Counselor Request Form (Attachment 8) URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-8/ 9. Movement Plan Memo Template URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-9/ 10. Facility Stratification Plan Template URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-10/ 11. 48-Hour Waiver (Reclassification) URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-11/ 12. County Facility Placement Criteria URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-12/ 13. Offender Refusal Form URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-13/ 14. Operational Manual Template URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-14/ 15. Reclassification Move Request Form URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-15/ 16. Classification/Reclassification Summary Report URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-16/ 17. 48-Hour Classification Notification Form URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/220.03-att-17/ ======================================================================== FULL TEXT: ======================================================================== SOP 220.03 Attachment 6 07/26/22 Page 1 of 2 # Georgia Department of Corrections Facilities Division ## **Transitional Services Criteria (Work-Release)** - Time frame 12-15 months prior to PIC, TPM, or MRD date. If past TPM, must be within 24 months of MRD (Except for Parole Board referrals) - Eligible Violent Offenders (SB441) referred by GDC, have completed all required programs, no greatest DRs within 3 months, have maintained a favorable institutional record, and are within 12 months of MRD - MH2 or below - No greatest DRs within 3 months - No pending medical consults within 2 weeks & no extensive history of medical consults for serious health issues - All security levels (Close, Medium, Minimum) are eligible - Lifers are Parole Board Referrals only & Parole staff will enter transfer requests - No active felony detainers or special notification on file - Offenders determined to be Sexually Dangerous Predators by GA Sexual Offender Review Board (Sex Offender Predator profile) will not be eligible – If at TC, will be removed - Sex offenders are eligible but must meet the following criteria: - If SOPP need has been identified by the Sex Offender Administration Unit based on current laws & current sentence, successful completion is required prior to TC placement (entry of transfer request) - No greatest DRs within 3 months - Not have 2 or more previous felony convictions or a criminal offense against a minor or a dangerous sex offense - Placement at the TC should not result in adverse public reaction - Sex offenders who committed their offense prior to June 4, 2003 are eligible for placement at any TC - Sex offenders who committed their offense on or after June 4, 2003 are eligible for placement only at Columbus TC, LaGrange TC, or Phillips TC (No female compliant TC) - Offenders serving sentences for Arson will be screened on a case by case basis by Offender Administration upon referral (more than (1) conviction for arson will not be eligible) - No escapes within (5) years, except Parole Board referrals. “Escape” is defined as occurring from a hard facility, not a “walk away or abscond” from TC - Removals may be considered again for a transitional center after serving at least six (6) months with a clear record, except Parole Board referrals Retention Schedule: This attachment shall be utilized per the SOP, until such time it is revised or becomes obsolete. SOP 220.03 Attachment 6 07/26/22 Page 2 of 2 - Eligible Violent Offenders (SB441) are placed at TCs within host facility/state prison, except Parole Referrals ## **Long Term Maintenance Criteria** - Medium security or below - Time frame 18-42 months prior to PIC, TPM, or MRD (special cases may be considered based on institutional need) - Offenders must not be serving a sentence for a crime which may result in adverse community reaction (final determination by Facility Operations & Offender Administration) - Not previously sentenced to death - No sentence involving assault against any criminal justice/law enforcement employee or DR for assault/injury to any GDC employee - No more than (2) or more previous convictions involving violence - No Arson sentence - Male offenders serving life will not be considered until after 1st Parole consideration for the Governor’s Mansion Detail Only - No greatest or high DRs within 3 months - No more than (1) prior escape & none within (5) years - Must possess the skills & abilities required to perform tasks assigned by TC (i.e. skills needed include barber, cook, mechanic, painter, electrician, plumber, etc.) - No pending medical consults within 2 weeks & no extensive history of medical consults for serious health issues - MH2 or below - No active felony detainers or special notification on file - No violent offenders (SB441) cases `o` Murder of Felony Murder `o` Armed Robbery `o` Kidnapping `o` Rape `o` Aggravated Child Molestation `o` Aggravated Sodomy `o` Aggravated Sexual Battery - All offenders should be reviewed for currently scheduled programs prior to transfer request being entered - All recommendations are subject to final approval by Offender Administration, Facility Operations Director or designee Retention Schedule: This attachment shall be utilized per the SOP, until such time it is revised or becomes obsolete.