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Maine Jail Rules: Fair, Data-Driven Inmate Classification

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Maine Jail Rules: Fair, Data-Driven Inmate Classification
Apr 24, 2026
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 How does Maine decide where inmates are housed and supervised? Under the Maine Department of Corrections, jails must use objective, written criteria based on safety risks—not bias—to assign housing, supervision levels, and program access. Inmates are assessed within 72 hours, reviewed regularly, given appeal rights, and housed with respect to gender identity while maintaining facility security.