Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

62090.11.2.1.2 Mitigating Circumstances

• The crime involved some factors described in the approximate matrix in a category lower on either axis than the categories chosen as most closely related to the crime.

  • The inmate participated in the crime under partially excusable circumstances which do not amount to a legal defense.

  • The inmate had no apparent predisposition to commit the crime but was induced by others to participate in its commission.

  • The inmate tried to help the victim, sought aid after the commission of the crime or tried to dissuade a crime partner from committing other offenses.

  • The inmate has a minimal or no history of criminal behavior.

  • The inmate was a passive participant or played a minor role in the commission of the crime.

  • The crime was committed during or due to an unusual situation unlikely to recur.

  • The crime was committed during a brief period of extreme mental or emotional trauma.