Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

62010.7.3 Custody Designations

• The following are the degrees of custody approved for use in the Department.

• Maximum A

  • Housing. Single cells (when possible) or other areas designated as security or approved specialized housing units.

  • Assignments/Activities. Confined to the security or approved specialized housing unit.

  • Supervision. Direct and constant.

• Maximum B

  • Housing. Single cells (where possible) or other areas designated as security or approved specialized housing units.

  • Assignments/Activities. Confined to the security or approved specialized housing unit except for movement to and from external activities authorized for the unit.

  • Supervision. Direct and constant.

  • Every inmate confined in a SHUSecurity Housing Unit shall be assigned Maximum A or B custody. Inmates who are not housed in a specialized unit shall not be assigned maximum custody.

• Close A

  • Housing. Celled housing in areas designated and maintained for higher security needs within the general population. This custody designation shall be used only at institutions with a secure perimeter.

  • Assignments/Activities. Permitted during daylight hours only and limited to designated close security areas at non-walled institutions and to the main security areas in walled institutions.

  • Supervision. Direct and constant.

• Close B

  • Housing. Celled housing in secure areas designated for Close B custody.

  • Assignments/Activities. Within the security perimeter during daylight hours only, except for limited evening activities such as bathing and haircuts within the assigned housing unit.

  • Supervision. Constant and direct.

• Medium A

  • Housing. Cells or dormitories within the security perimeter.

  • Assignments/Activities. Within the security perimeter.

  • Supervision. Frequent and direct.

• Medium B

  • Housing. Cells or dormitories within the security perimeter.

  • Assignments/Activities. Within the security perimeter. Eligible for daytime assignments outside the security perimeter, but on prison grounds.

  • Supervision. Frequent and direct inside the security perimeter. Direct and constant outside the security perimeter.

• Minimum A

  • Housing. Cells or dormitories within the security perimeter.

  • Assignments/Activities. Eligible for designated assignments inside or outside the security perimeter.

  • Supervision. Must be observed no less than hourly if assigned outside the security perimeter. Adequate supervision of the inmate’s location to ensure their presence if assigned inside the security area.

• Minimum B

  • Housing. Cells or dormitories on prison grounds and/or in a camp setting.

  • Assignments/Activities. Eligible for off-site work detail/community betterment and camp assignments.

  • Supervision. Adequate supervision of the inmate’s location to ensure their presence. Shall be counted no less than four times each 24 hours.