# W. Va. Code § 15A-4-4: Diagnostic and classification divisions

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A4_S4

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 15A-4-4
- **Heading:** Diagnostic and classification divisions
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 15A / Article 4 / Section 4

## Text

(a) The commissioner may continue and establish diagnostic and classification subdivisions.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, all persons committed to the custody of the division for presentence diagnosis and classification, and all persons sentenced to the custody of the division shall, upon transfer to the division, undergo diagnosis and classification, which shall include:

(1) Assessments of a person’s criminogenic risk and need factors that are reliable, validated, and normed for a specific population and responsive to cultural and gender-specific needs as well as individual learning styles and temperament;

(2) Application of a mental health preliminary screen; and

(3) If the mental health preliminary screen suggests the need for further assessment, a full psychological evaluation.

(c) The division shall perform mental health preliminary screens, appraisals, and evaluations according to standards provided by the American Correctional Association.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 15A-4-1 §15A-4-1. Applicability of article.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A4_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-4-2 §15A-4-2. Furlough programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A4_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-4-3 §15A-4-3. Electronic monitoring of offenders; special account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A4_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-4-4 §15A-4-4. Diagnostic and classification divisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A4_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-4-5 §15A-4-5. Transfer of inmates of state institutions or facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A4_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-4-6 §15A-4-6. Monitoring of inmate telephone calls; procedures and restrictions; calls to or from attorneys excepted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A4_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-4-7 §15A-4-7. Monitoring inmate mail; procedures and restrictions; identifying mail from a state institution; mail to or from attorneys excepted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A4_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-4-8 §15A-4-8. Monitoring of inmate electronic correspondence; procedures and restrictions; to or from attorneys excepted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A4_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-4-8A §15A-4-8a. Facility video and security records confidential; exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A4_S8A.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-4-9 §15A-4-9. Trustee accounts and funds, earnings and personal property of inmates and residents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A4_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-4-10 §15A-4-10. Inmate or resident benefit funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A4_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-4-11 §15A-4-11. Financial responsibility program for inmates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A4_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-4-12 §15A-4-12. Limitation on reimbursement rate to medical service providers for services outside division facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A4_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 15A-4-13 §15A-4-13. Charges assessed against inmates for services provided by state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C15A_A4_S13.md)

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