Which position is NOT typically involved in the annual reviews of death row inmates?

Judges are not typically involved in the annual reviews of death row inmates. The primary role of judges in the legal process is to preside over court cases, deciding on matters related to the law and ensuring a fair trial. Once a sentence has been given, including a death sentence, the judges may not participate in the administrative review processes conducted by the correctional facilities.

In contrast, wardens, chiefs of security, and assistant wardens are all closely tied to the operations and conditions within correctional facilities. They are responsible for overseeing the care, custody, and control of inmates, including regular evaluations related to health, behavior, parole eligibility, and administrative reviews. Their roles involve ensuring that inmates' rights are respected within the confines of the facility's regulations and procedures. Therefore, it is the correctional staff who would generally be involved in the annual review processes rather than judges, whose focus is primarily on the legal aspects rather than the administrative operations of a correctional institution.