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 security

Answer: (C)

In state corrections, custody grades classify inmates by security risk and the level of supervision they require, which in turn determines where they can be housed or placed for programs and transition toward release. When an inmate is judged ready for a community-based setting, the designation used is community custody grade. This specific term signals that the individual is considered low to moderate risk and appropriate for placement in a community residential facility, under continuing supervision and with conditions designed to support reintegration. It’s distinct from the higher-security levels like maximum or mid-range and from near-release levels that aren’t tied to community residential placement. So, the term describing eligibility for a community residential facility is community custody grade.