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Classification relies on a narrow set of well-defined legal characteristics (e.g., severity of current charge, prior convictions, and prior incarcerations) to guide decision-making. PCG will incorporate these classifications in a standardized form or checklist that is used by staff to assess each inmate's custody and programming needs. PCG knows well the classification system which has five components: (1) inmate screening form; (2) initial custody assessment scale; (3) custody reassessment scale; (4) initial inmate needs assessment form, and (5) inmate needs reassessment form. PCG is aware that jails differ widely in their operational philosophies and inmate management approaches, and modification options are included in the system. A jail implementing this system should monitor it closely because the system as adopted may not adequately meet the jail's needs, and as the jail's needs may alter, the system may not be responding to these changes.