Chapter 6 – Adult Classification

62050.7.1 25‑to‑Life and Long‑Term Determinate Cases

• Inmates serving a 25-to-life or long-term determinate sentence may be placed in a Level III institution unless any of the following factors are present:

  • High notoriety or special interest cases involving extreme violence or extensive sexual assault. A special interest case is defined as one which received extensive media coverage, beyond the locale of the offense or trial.

  • A history of multiple walkaways or an escape or attempted escape with force or the threat of force from an armed perimeter.

  • A history of serious behavioral problems during the current term or prior term.

  • A commitment offense which involves multiple murders, a 25-to-life sentence with enhancements which exceed three years or a maximum Determinate Sentencing Law term for more than 39 years, unless three years with good behavior have been served.

  • Any outstanding felony holds/detainers, unless three years with good conduct have been served on the term.