Classification and Records

The mission of the Classification and Records Department is to develop and provide accurate information for effective inmate management, creating an environment that ensures the safety and security of the public, staff, and inmates. We will provide quality services to our internal and external customers while responding to the ever-changing agency needs and legislative mandates in an ethical and proactive manner.

Department Overview

The Classification and Records Department schedules, receives, and processes inmates for intake; calculates inmates’ time; classifies and assigns inmates to their custodies and units; places detainers; and facilitates inmate transfers and releases. The department uses a rational, objective classification tool to systematically group inmates with respect to security, medical, treatment, and program needs. The Classification and Records Department is responsible for prison-sentenced inmate records, and provides oversight, training, and technical support for all unit-based classification, count room, and intake functions and staff.

The Classification and Records director supervises the management of:

Classification Records Office
Intake Operations
Mail System Coordinators Panel
State Classification Committee
Unit Classification Operations
State Jail Releasing
Office for Classification Information Management

The Classification and Records director also supervises the management of budgetary and human resources staff related to the Classification and Records Department and is responsible for the overall management and application of all TDCJ classification plans, policies, and procedures.

Contact:

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Classification and Inmate Transportation Division
Amanda Flinn
Manager IV, Classification and Records
PO Box 99
Huntsville, TX 77342-0099
Phone: (936) 437-6530
Fax: (936) 437-6276
E-mail: amanda.flinn@tdcj.texas.gov

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Classification and Inmate Transportation Division
Susanna Douglas
Manager III, Classification Operations
PO Box 99
Huntsville, TX 77342-0099
Fax: (936) 437-6276
E-mail: Classification_Suggestions@tdcj.texas.gov

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Classification and Inmate Transportation Division
Chelsea Johnson
Manager III, Inmate Time Management
PO Box 99
Huntsville, TX 77342-0099
Phone: (936) 437-6405
Fax: (936) 437-6276
E-mail: chelsea.johnson@tdcj.texas.gov

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Classification and Inmate Transportation Division
Melissa Bennett
Manager III, State Classification Committee
PO Box 99
Huntsville, TX 77342-0099
Phone: (936) 437-6691
Fax: (936) 437-6276
E-mail: melissa.bennett@tdcj.texas.gov

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Classification and Inmate Transportation Division
Tammy Shelby
Manager II, Mail Systems Coordinators Panel
Director’s Review Committee
PO Box 99
Huntsville, TX 77342-0099
Phone: (936) 437-6908
Fax: (936) 437-6199
E-mail: tammy.shelby@tdcj.texas.gov

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Department Overview