Correctional Counselor (CC1) Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT part of the criteria for close custody classification?

1. Multiple life terms

2. Participation in rehabilitation programs

3. Escape without force

4. Dispo for murder of a person in custody

The correct answer is: Participation in rehabilitation programs

The classification process for close custody within correctional facilities is typically based on an individual's behavior and history, taking into account factors that indicate a higher risk for violence, escape, or a lack of compliance with institutional rules. In this context, participation in rehabilitation programs is generally viewed as a positive indicator of an inmate’s willingness to engage in constructive and rehabilitative behaviors. Those who actively participate in these programs may actually be deemed lower risk, suggesting they are working towards reintegration and demonstrating a degree of responsibility and change. Therefore, this criterion is not aligned with the factors that would necessitate a close custody classification. The other criteria mentioned—having multiple life terms, escaping without force, and being convicted for murder of a person in custody—are all indicative of a higher risk profile and justify a close custody classification due to potential dangers posed to staff, inmates, or the general public. Each of these factors reflects serious criminal behavior or threats to safety that would typically warrant increased supervision and security.