Which term describes a state custody grade for inmates eligible for placement at a community residential facility?

• A. Maximum security
• B. Medium custody grade
• C. Community custody grade
• D. Minimum custody

Answer: (C)

Custody grades convey the level of security, supervision, and housing appropriate for an inmate. The term that matches eligibility for placement at a community residential facility is the community custody grade. This designation identifies inmates who are considered suitable for living in a community-based, supervised setting outside a traditional prison, while still under oversight and program requirements that support rehabilitation and reintegration.

Maximum security describes the highest level of confinement for the most dangerous inmates, with stringent controls. Medium custody grade is a middle level of supervision, not specifically tied to community residential facility placement. Minimum custody is for lower-risk inmates but doesn’t denote eligibility for a CRF placement.