What to Expect During the First Two Weeks After Arrival at Frank Lee Work Release

The first stretch after someone arrives in the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is called

Concrete Steps

• ✓ Photographs and fingerprints are taken as part of reception after arrival.
• ✓ A complete physical exam and a dental exam are done by medical and dental professionals.
• ✓ Psychological testing and interviews are conducted during the reception process.

Once intake screenings and interviews wrap up, ADOC moves into initial classification. This is where all that reception information gets turned into actual decisions about custody level and placement. The whole process - reception through initial classification - typically takes about two weeks. Shortly after classification is set, your loved one should receive a

1. Arrive and begin reception - intake starts right away with the required reception process.
2. Complete reception procedures - this period includes the standard screenings and interviews that feed into classification.
3. Finish initial classification (generally within two weeks) - ADOC typically completes reception and initial classification within about two weeks after arrival.
4. Receive the Time Sheet shortly after - after initial classification, the inmate should receive a “Time Sheet.”

During reception, your loved one will be assigned a Classification Specialist. This staff member helps ensure proper classification and connects them with the programs they'll need. Classification isn't a single decision - it's an ongoing process. ADOC uses it to determine custody level, build a program plan, and make other assignments based on everything gathered during reception.

• ✓ Your loved one may contact their Classification Specialist by request slip or by signing up for the specialist’s Open House meetings.
• ✓ A Job Placement Board will assign an institutional job as the regular work assignment.