What
Sentence Management Panels are established to carry out the functions of prisoner
classification which includes:
 determining a prisoner’s Security Rating
 determining a prisoner’s Placement
 developing a prisoner’s Sentence Plan.
Why
The Corrections Regulations 2009 (R 23) requires that Corrections Victoria constitute
Sentence Management Panels for the purposes of prisoner classification.
The Sentence Management Panel process assures that objective criteria are used when
determining prisoners’ classification.
When
A Sentence Management Panel must be convened anytime a prisoner’s classification is
reviewed by the Sentence Management Branch.
Generally, Sentence Management Panels are convened to conduct initial classifications,
remand classifications, separation reviews, annual reviews and in order to respond to
recommendations made by Case Management Review Committees.
Who
SENTENCE MANAGEMENT MANUAL
This Commissioner’s Requirement describes the purpose, type and composition of
Sentence Management Panels.
CORRECTIONS VICTORIA – SENTENCE MANAGEMENT BRANCH
SENTENCE MANAGEMENT PANELS
The Secretary, pursuant to R 23 and 24, has delegated certain positions to act as the
chairperson and panel members of a Sentence Management Panel including Sentence
Management (Major Offenders) Panels. A valid Sentence Management Panel must
include a chairperson and one panel member.
In certain circumstances, the Secretary (or authorised delegate) may exercise the
functions of a Sentence Management Panel, or vary a panel decision.
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Contents
1.
2.
3.
4.
Sentence Management Panel Composition
General Requirements of Sentence Management Panel
Types of Sentence Management Panels
3.1
Initial Classifications
3.2
Remand Classification
3.3
Separation Reviews
3.4
Annual Reviews
3.5
Quarterly Reviews
3.6
Classification Reviews
Prisoners who refuse to be seen
Schedules
Schedule AC2.1:
Schedule AC2.2:
Schedule AC2.3:
Schedule AC2.4:
Schedule AC2.5:
Initial Classification Risk Assessment Template
Remand Classification Risk Assessment Template
Annual Review Risk Assessment Template
Quarterly Review Risk Assessment Template
Classification Review Risk Assessment Template
Related Policy and Procedure
Corrections Act 1986
Corrections Regulations 2009
Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006
Secretary’s Classification Rules and Procedures
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Sentence Management Panel Composition
Pursuant to Corrections Regulations 2009, R 23 and 24, the Commissioner as the delegate of the
Secretary, has issued Classification Rules and Procedures that regulate the composition of Sentence
Management Panels.
Sentence Management Panels must consist of a chairperson and at least one panel member.
Sentence Management Panels that are convened to carry out the function of classification of Major
Offenders are referred to as Major Offender Sentence Management Panels. They have additional positions
delegated to act as panel members, however the functions of the panels are identical.
Sentence Management Panel CHAIRPERSON must be:





Assistant Commissioner, Sentence Management Branch, or
Manager, Sentence Management Unit, Operations or
Manager, Major Offenders Unit, or
Senior Assistant Manager, Sentence Management Unit, or
Assistant Manager, Sentence Management Unit
Sentence Management Panel MEMBER must be:



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

2.
Manager, Sentence Management Unit, Operations or
Manager, Major Offenders Unit, or
Senior Assistant Manager, Sentence Management Unit, or
Assistant Manager, Sentence Management Unit or
Operations Manager of a prison (Major Offenders Panels only) or
Supervisor of a prison (Major Offender Panels only)
General Requirements of Sentence Management Panel
The Sentence Management Panel chairperson must consider the capacity of the prisoner to participate and
understand the panel proceedings. An essential element of the panel is the interaction with the prisoner to
confirm and add information to assist in decision making. This includes such considerations as a support
person for indigenous prisoners, interpreters for prisoners who have difficulty understanding English, and
the support needs of prisoners with a disability.
It is noted when a Sentence Management Panel is convened to respond to a recommendation of a Case
Management Review Committee, the Sentence Management Panel will not have direct contact with the
prisoner. In these instances the Sentence Management Panel relies on the Case Management Review
Committee to ensure that the individual was engaged in the process and that they are advised of the
decision.
Generally, each time a prisoner is reviewed by a Sentence Management Panel the following is considered
and updated as required
1.
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2.
Classified Location(s)
3.
Risk and Recommended Actions
4.
Sentence Plan
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A Sentence Management Panel may receive information relevant to an assessment of a prisoner’s
classification needs, or relevant to the appropriate classification of the prisoner, from persons who are not
members of the panel, including the prisoner themselves. This may include written information or verbal
advice.
The Sentence Management Panel must keep a record of the outcome and information considered in
determining a prisoner’s classification in line with IM2 – Record Keeping.
The Sentence Management Panel’s decision must be printed and signed by the chairperson of the panel
and forwarded to the prisoner’s location for attachment to their Individual Management File.
3.
Types of Sentence Management Panels
Sentence Management Panels are convened to conduct:
1.
Initial Classification
2.
Remand Classification
3.
Separation Reviews
4.
Annual Reviews
5.
Quarterly Reviews
6.
Classification Reviews
Some of these panels overlap and may be substituted by the more senior panel (the panel which is chaired
by the more senior staff member). For example the bi annual review of a Major Offender separated in a
Management Unit chaired by the Assistant Commissioner, Sentence Management Branch, may
simultaneously constitute the monthly Separation Review and quarterly Major Offender Review.
3.1
Initial Classifications
Initial Classification Sentence Management Panels are convened as required to complete initial
classification on sentenced prisoners serving a sentence greater than two weeks.
The Initial Classification Sentence Management Panel determines a prisoner’s security rating (using the
Security Rating Tool), intermediate and classified prison locations and develops a Sentence Plan.
The Initial Classification Sentence Management Panel must:
1.
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2.
Clarify the prisoner’s understanding of the sentence,
appeal provisions, and Adult Parole Board processes if
relevant.
3.
For Indigenous prisoners, offer that a support person be
present during the interview (Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer
[AWO] or Aboriginal Liaison Officer [ALO]).
4.
Explain the purpose of Special Category or Major
Offender Status and the reasons why, if relevant.
5.
Use interpreters when the prisoner has difficulties
understanding English.
6.
Liaise with Disability Prison Program staff regarding the
placement of prisoners with a cognitive impairment.
7.
Identify whether the prisoner is a Serious Violent
Offender (SVO) or Sexual Offender (SO) and update
the relevant flag in E*Justice.
8.
3.2
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Complete the Initial Classification Risk Assessment
Template (schedule AC2.1) and enter into PIMS.
Remand Classification
Remand Classification Sentence Management Panels are convened to determine security rating (via the
Security Rating Tool) and remand placement. All remand prisoners are seen for their remand classification
within fourteen days of their reception into custody.
The Remand Classification Sentence Management Panel must:
3.3
1.
Make appropriate introductions and clearly explain the
purpose of the interview.
2.
For Indigenous prisoners, offer that a support person be
present during the interview (AWO or ALO).
3.
Explain the purpose of Special Category or Major
Offender Status and the reasons why, if relevant.
4.
Use interpreters when the prisoner has difficulties
understanding English.
5.
Liaise with Disability Prison Program staff regarding the
placement of prisoners with a cognitive impairment.
6.
Complete the Remand Classification Risk Assessment
Template (schedule AC2.2) and enter into PIMS.
Separation Reviews
All separated prisoners must be reviewed by a Sentence Management Panel that includes prison staff
within eight days of the date they were separated. This panel reviews the circumstances of the separation
and considers the placement of the prisoner. The panel is responsible for determining whether ongoing
separation is required or alternative placement. Where the prisoner is accommodated in a management unit
in a county prison the Sentence Management Branch portfolio holder must either conduct the panel within
this time frame at the location, or more usually by teleconference or videoconference.
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Separation Review Sentence Management Panel must:
1.
Make appropriate introductions and clearly explain the
purpose of the interview.
2.
Ensure the prisoner understands the reason for their
separation.
3.
For Indigenous prisoners, offer that a support person be
present during the interview (AWO or ALO).
4.
Use interpreters when the prisoner has difficulties
understanding English.
5.
Liaise with Disability Prison Program staff regarding the
placement of prisoners with a cognitive impairment.
6.
Ensure relevant separation documentation is contained
on the prisoners Individual Management File
7.
Complete the appropriate risk assessment template as
per PM3 Separation Regimes and enter into PIMS.
Sentence Management staff are also responsible for reviewing prisoners who have been classified as long
term management on a monthly basis. These panels focus on ensuring the active management and
oversight of the regimes, restrictions and opportunities for the individual prisoner. These frequent reviews
ensure that placement in these environments is for the minimum time, and under the minimum restrictions
necessary to ensure the safety and security of the prison system and the prisoner. These Sentence
Management Panels must:
3.4
1.
Make appropriate introductions and clearly explain the
purpose of the interview.
2.
Review the prisoners current Incentive Based Regime.
3.
Review the need for ongoing Long Term Management
Placement.
4.
For Indigenous prisoners, offer that a support person be
present during the interview (AWO or ALO).
5.
Use interpreters when the prisoner has difficulties
understanding English.
6.
Liaise with Disability Prison Program staff regarding the
placement of prisoners with n cognitive impairment.
7.
Complete the appropriate risk assessment template as
per PM4 Long Term Management Placement and enter
into PIMS.
Annual Reviews
Major Offenders are required to be reviewed annually by a Sentence Management Panel, chaired by the
Assistant Commissioner, Sentence Management Branch. Special Category Prisoners are required to be
reviewed annually by a Sentence Management Panel, chaired by the Manager, Sentence Management
Unit, Operations.
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These panels involve local prison staff, including prison management, case management, programs, clinical
service and other service area staff.
Annual Review Sentence Management Panels must:
3.5
1.
Make appropriate introductions and clearly explain the
purpose of the interview.
2.
Review the prisoner’s progress against their Sentence
Plan.
3.
Evaluate the appropriateness of the existing Sentence
Plan and amend this where necessary.
4.
Identify the main goals for the next 12 months, focusing
on offence specific treatment needs and program
referrals and behaviour expectations.
5.
Use interpreters when the prisoner has difficulties
understanding English.
6.
For Indigenous prisoners, offer that a support person be
present during the interview (AWO or ALO).
7.
Liaise with Disability Prison Program staff regarding the
placement of prisoners with n cognitive impairment.
8.
Complete the Annual Review Risk Assessment Template
(schedule AC2.3) and enter into PIMS.
Quarterly Reviews
Major Offender Sentence Management Panels, chaired by the Manager, Major Offenders are conducted
quarterly for maximum and medium security Major Offenders and on a half yearly basis for minimum
security Major Offenders. Prisoners who are Major Offenders solely as a result of being subject to a
supervision order will be subject to monitoring by Sex Offender Management Branch (SOMB) and will only
be reviewed annually.
Similar to the Annual Review these panels involve local prison staff.
Quarterly Review Sentence Management Panels must:
1.
Make appropriate introductions and clearly explain the
purpose of the interview.
2.
Review the prisoner’s progress against their Sentence
Plan.
3.
Evaluate the appropriateness of the existing Sentence
Plan and amending this where necessary.
4.
Identify the main goals for the next 3/6 months, focusing
on offence specific treatment needs and program
referrals and behaviour expectations.
5.
Use interpreters when the prisoner has difficulties
understanding English.
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3.6
6.
For Indigenous prisoners, offer that a support person be
present during the interview (AWO or ALO).
7.
Liaise with Disability Prison Program staff regarding the
placement of prisoners with n cognitive impairment.
8.
Complete the Quarterly Review Risk Assessment
Template (schedule AC2.4) and enter into PIMS.
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Classification Reviews
Sentence Management Panel to conduct a classification review must be convened at any time where:
1.
A prisoner incurs a significant increase in their sentence.
2.
A minimum-rated sentenced prisoner receives a gaol
order or warrant
3.
A prisoner is transferred as a result of concerns
regarding their mental health
4.
Upon receipt of a reclassification recommendation
(change of rating or placement) from a Case
Management Review Committee.
5.
Upon receipt of information, including through the media,
that indicates a prisoner may be at increased risk.
A Senior Assistant Manager, Sentence Management Branch will monitor the Additional Sentence Report in
PIMS on a weekly basis. They will review the prisoners who have received an additional sentence and
determine, based on the significance of the change in sentence, whether the prisoner requires a
classification review by a Sentence Management Panel. The purpose of these reviews is to reassess the
prisoner’s circumstances and confirm or vary the elements of their security rating, placement and sentence
plan. Should a prisoner receive an additional conviction for a sexual offence, the details of the conviction
and sentence must be emailed to xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx If the additional conviction qualifies the prisoner as
a SVO/SO, update the flag in E*Justice.
Prisoners at minimum-security prison locations who receive a new gaol order or warrant must have their
security rating and placement reviewed by a Sentence Management Panel..This review may be preceded
by a SMU investigation to establish the basis for the order or warrant and will not necessarily result in a
change of classification. Local prison and Sentence Calculation and Warrant Administration Unit staff must
notify the Manager Sentence Management Unit Operations of any gaol order or warrant received by a
prisoner at a minimum-security location.
Prisoners who have transferred from minimum security locations as a result of concerns regarding their
mental health must have their security rating and placement reviewed by a Sentence Management Panel
prior them returning to their classified location.
Classification reviews are typically conducted as a result of a request by a Case Management Review
Committee in relation to specific prisoners. In these instances it is the location portfolio holder’s
responsibility to regularly monitor these requests and convene a Sentence Management Panel to respond
to the recommendation. The prisoner is not ordinarily seen by the Sentence Management Panel; the panel
makes a decision using information available in E* Justice and PIMS. If necessary, the portfolio holder
should contact the prison location to clarify or seek further information required to make the decision.
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Information indicating significant increased risk to a prisoner, which may present as media or unconfirmed
reports, must be considered as if factual until confirmation is possible. The General Manager or Operations
Manager of the prison is to be advised immediately (usually by Sentence Management Branch, Major
Offender Unit or Operations Directorate). On receipt of this advice, the General Manager (or delegate) is to
take immediate action to ensure the prisoner’s association with other prisoners is limited to those who
present negligible risk, pending consideration of the prisoner’s placement and associations. This action may
result in separation of the prisoner.
An extraordinary Sentence Management Panel is then to be convened to formally consider the prisoner’s
current placement and associations. This Panel is conducted in collaboration with relevant prison staff. The
results of this Panel’s deliberations are to be recorded on PIMS and if necessary reported to the High Risk
Management Advisory Committee and/or the Interdepartmental Custodial Witness Committee.
In addition to the above instances the Sentence Management Branch may convene a Sentence
Management Panel to conduct a classification review:
1.
On receipt of correspondence.
2.
As part of vacancy management strategies
In completing classification reviews staff must complete the Classification Review Risk Assessment
Template (schedule AC2.5) and enter into PIMS.
4.
Prisoners who refuse to be seen
At times prisoners may refuse to be seen by a Sentence Management Panel. Staff should encourage the
prisoner to attend the panel; this may involve attending the prisoner’s cell in attempt to understand the
reasons why the prisoner is refusing. If the prisoner continually refuses to attend a Sentence Management
Panel, particularly those prisoners in restricted environments, consideration should be given to changing the
panel composition (where this is a barrier to the prisoner attending), or the use of an appropriate support
person (this can not be another prisoner). In addition, the prisoner may prefer to provide written
correspondence to the panel.
If a prisoner refuses to attend the Sentence Management Panel, this must be reflected in the decision of the
Panel, including what has occurred to encourage them to attend.
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Schedules
The following Schedules are attached:
Schedule AC2.1:
Schedule AC2.2:
Schedule AC2.3:
Schedule AC2.4:
Schedule AC2.5:
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Initial Classification Risk Assessment Template
Remand Classification Risk Assessment Template
Annual Review Risk Assessment Template
Quarterly Review Risk Assessment Template
Classification Review Risk Assessment Template
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Schedule AC2.1
Initial Classification Risk Assessment Template
PANEL DECISION:
Prisoner XXXX has been classified to XXXX as a XXX security rated prisoner with an intermediate
placement of XXX. In determining this placement, the Sentence Management Panel has considered the risk
the prisoner presents to prison security, the community, himself/herself or any other person, having regard to
the following:
========================================
SENTENCE PLAN: (outline review timeframes and clearly explain and document expectations with respect
to progression through the security levels)
========================================
OFFENCES: (list all current offences)
SENTENCE: (enter details of the sentence in years and months)
EED: (if applicable enter date prisoner will be eligible for parole)
EDD: (enter date prisoner sentence will expire)
OUTSTANDING COURT MATTERS: (provide details of any outstanding court matters)
COURT DATE: (enter any future court dates)
INTERSTATE HISTORY: (detail any interstate criminal history)
DEPORT STATUS: (provide details of any immigration issues)
CULTURAL STATUS: (enter cultural status indicating if an interpreter is required)
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT: (enter details of any confirmed cognitive impairment)
========================================
CATEGORY: (identify whether prisoner is special category, major offender, or serious violent offender
(stream A or B))
========================================
IDENTIFIED RISKS:
Violence: (where applicable record explanation of violence risk alert)
Security: (where applicable record explanation of security risk alert)
Placement: (where applicable record explanation of placement risk alert)
Psychiatric: (where applicable record explanation of psychiatric risk alert)
Medical: (where applicable record explanation of medical risk alert)
Suicide: (where applicable record explanation of suicide risk alert)
========================================
OFFENCE DETAILS: (provide a summary of the offence details. The goal of this section is to identify the
key features of the offence(s).
=====================================
OFFENDING HISTORY: (provide a summary of the prisoners offending history)
========================================
INSTITUTIONAL HISTORY: (note the number of previous terms of imprisonment and provide a summary
of behaviour, including intelligence information)
========================================
DRUG & ALCOHOL: (if applicable note the type, frequency, length of drug use prior to imprisonment, also
provide a summary of any positive urinalysis result or drug related incidents)
========================================
RISK OF RE-OFFENDING: (record assessed general risk or re-offending as identified by the VISAT)
========================================
TIER 1/ VISAT IDENTIFIED NEEDS AND PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS: (record details of the
any recommended programs, prioritised needs and any other recommended actions if applicable)
========================================
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PRISONER GOALS: (record the panels observations of the prisoner’s overall attitude towards their
offending, imprisonment and rehabilitation, with a particularly focus on the prisoners willingness to engage
in programs, education and employment)
========================================
FAMILY SUPPORT: (detail the nature and extent of the support the prisoner receives from family and
friends, will they visit, were will they be travelling from)
========================================
REINTEGRATION NEEDS: (provide details of whether the prisoner requires referral to specialist
transitional support program. This may be to assist with post release accommodation, independent living sills
etc)
========================================
PRISONER’S COMMENT: (document the prisoner’s attitude and response to the classification decision,
including any concerns raised throughout the interview)
======================================
SOURCES OF INFORMATION: (delete those that don’t apply)
Victorian Criminal History Report
Prisoner Interview
VISAT Tier 1
PIMS
E*Justice
Security Rating Tool
Intelligence Reports
Aboriginal Liaison Officer
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Schedule AC2.2
Remand Risk Assessment Template
========================================
CHARGES: (list all current offences)
COURT DATE: (provide details of future court dates)
INTERSTATE HISTORY: (detail any interstate criminal history)
DEPORT STATUS: (provide details of any immigration issues)
CULTURAL STATUS: (enter cultural status and indicate if an interpreter is required)
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT: (enter details of any confirmed cognitive impairment)
========================================
CATEGORY: (identify whether prisoner is special category or major offender)
========================================
IDENTIFIED RISKS:
Violence: (where applicable record explanation of violence risk alert)
Security: (where applicable record explanation of security risk alert)
Placement: (where applicable record explanation of placement risk alert)
Psychiatric: (where applicable record explanation of psychiatric risk alert)
Medical: (where applicable record explanation of medical risk alert)
Suicide: (where applicable record explanation of suicide risk alert)
========================================
INSTITUTIONAL HISTORY: (note the number of previous terms of imprisonment and provide a summary
of behaviour, including intelligence information)
========================================
PANEL DISCUSSION & PRISONERS COMMENTS: (document the prisoner’s attitude and response to the
decision, including any concerns raised throughout the interview)
========================================
PANEL DECISION: (provide the details the classification decision)
========================================
SOURCES OF INFORMATION: (delete those that don’t apply)
Victorian Criminal History Report
Prisoner Interview
PIMS
E*Justice
Intelligence Reports
Security Rating Tool
Aboriginal Liaison Officer
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Schedule AC2.3
Annual Review Risk Assessment Template
========================================
LAST SMP REVIEW CONDUCTED: (record date of most recent SMP review)
========================================
OFFENCES: (list all current offences)
SENTENCE: (enter details of the sentence in years and months)
EED: (if applicable enter date prisoner will be eligible for parole)
EDD: (enter date prisoner sentence will expire)
OUTSTANDING COURT MATTERS: (provide details of any outstanding court matters)
COURT DATE: (enter any future court dates)
INTERSTATE HISTORY: (detail any interstate criminal history)
DEPORT STATUS: (provide details of any immigration issues)
CULTURAL STATUS: (enter cultural status indicating if an interpreter is required)
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT: (enter details of any confirmed cognitive impairment)
========================================
CATEGORY: (identify whether prisoner is special category or major offender)
========================================
IDENTIFIED RISKS:
Violence: (where applicable record explanation of violence risk alert)
Security: (where applicable record explanation of security risk alert)
Placement: (where applicable record explanation of placement risk alert)
Psychiatric: (where applicable record explanation of psychiatric risk alert)
Medical: (where applicable record explanation of medical risk alert)
Suicide: (where applicable record explanation of suicide risk alert)
========================================
TIER 1/VISAT PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS: (record details of the any recommended programs,
prioritised needs and any other recommended actions if applicable and what intervention the prisoner has
completed)
========================================
LOCATION REPORTS (provided by prison location)
CASE MANAGER:
INDUSTRY SUPERVISOR:
EDUCATION:
PROGRAMS:
========================================
SUMMARY OF BEHAVIOUR SINCE LAST REVIEW: (provide a summary of behaviour since last
review, including intelligence)
========================================
PANEL DISCUSSION: (detail the discussion with the prisoner, identifying any agreed actions or concerns
raised during the interview)
========================================
PRISONER’S COMMENT: (document the prisoner’s attitude and response to the decision)
========================================
DECISION: (provide the details the classification decision)
======================================
SOURCES OF INFORMATION: (delete those that don’t apply)
Prisoner Interview
Prison Management
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Intelligence Report
VISAT / Tier 1
PIMS
E*Justice
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Schedule AC2.4
Quarterly Review Risk Assessment Template
========================================
LAST SMP REVIEW CONDUCTED: (record date of most recent SMP review)
========================================
OFFENCES: (list all current offences)
SENTENCE: (enter details of the sentence in years and months)
EED: (if applicable enter date prisoner will be eligible for parole)
EDD: (enter date prisoner sentence will expire)
OUTSTANDING COURT MATTERS: (provide details of any outstanding court matters)
COURT DATE: (enter any future court dates)
INTERSTATE HISTORY: (detail any interstate criminal history)
DEPORT STATUS: (provide details of any immigration issues)
CULTURAL STATUS: (enter cultural status indicating if an interpreter is required)
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT: (enter details of any confirmed cognitive impairment)
========================================
CATEGORY: (identify whether prisoner is special category or major offender)
========================================
IDENTIFIED RISKS:
Violence: (where applicable record explanation of violence risk alert)
Security: (where applicable record explanation of security risk alert)
Placement: (where applicable record explanation of placement risk alert)
Psychiatric: (where applicable record explanation of psychiatric risk alert)
Medical: (where applicable record explanation of medical risk alert)
Suicide: (where applicable record explanation of suicide risk alert)
========================================
SUMMARY OF BEHAVIOUR SINCE LAST REVIEW: (provide a summary of behaviour since last
review, including intelligence)
========================================
PANEL DISCUSSION: (detail the discussion with the prisoner, identifying any agreed actions or concerns
raised during the interview)
========================================
PRISONER’S COMMENT: (document the prisoner’s attitude and response to the decision)
========================================
DECISION: (provide the details the classification decision)
======================================
SOURCES OF INFORMATION: (delete those that don’t apply)
Prisoner Interview
Prison Management
Intelligence Reports
PIMS
E*Justice
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Schedule AC2.5
Classification Review Risk Assessment Template
OFFENCES: (list all current offences)
SENTENCE: (enter details of the sentence in years and months)
EED: (if applicable enter date prisoner will be eligible for parole)
EDD: (enter date prisoner sentence will expire)
OUTSTANDING COURT MATTERS: (provide details of any outstanding court matters)
COURT DATE: (enter any future court dates)
INTERSTATE HISTORY: (detail any interstate criminal history)
DEPORT STATUS: (provide details of any immigration issues)
CULTURAL STATUS: (enter cultural status indicating if an interpreter is required)
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT: (enter details of any confirmed cognitive impairment)
========================================
CATEGORY: (identify whether prisoner is special category or major offender)
========================================
IDENTIFIED RISKS:
Violence: (where applicable record explanation of violence risk alert)
Security: (where applicable record explanation of security risk alert)
Placement: (where applicable record explanation of placement risk alert)
Psychiatric: (where applicable record explanation of psychiatric risk alert)
Medical: (where applicable record explanation of medical risk alert)
Suicide: (where applicable record explanation of suicide risk alert)
========================================
TIER 1/VISAT PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS: (record details of the any recommended programs,
prioritised needs and any other recommended actions if applicable and what intervention the prisoner has
completed)
========================================
R&A RECOMMENDATION: (summarise the R&A recommendation, including rationale, if applicable)
========================================
PANEL CONSIDERATION / DISCUSSION: (provide details of what was considered or discussion with the
prisoner whichever is applicable including the reason for the classification review)
========================================
PANEL DECISION: (provide the details the classification decision)
======================================
SOURCES OF INFORMATION: (delete those that don’t apply)
Prisoner Interview
Prison Management
Intelligence Reports
PIMS
E*Justice
VISAT / Tier 1
Media
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