Program participation is mandated and geared toward their potential reintegration into the community. Access to the community is limited and under constant direct staff supervision. Inmates at this level have demonstrated the ability to abide by rules and regulations and require intermittent supervision. Job and program opportunities exist for all inmates within the perimeter of the facility. Inmates accorded to this status may present an escape risk or pose a threat to other inmates, staff, or the orderly running of the institution, however, at a lesser degree than those at level 6.
Supervision remains constant and direct.
Through an inmates willingness to comply with institutional rules and regulations, increased job and program opportunities exist. Inmates accorded this status present serious escape risks or pose serious threats to themselves, to other inmates, to staff, or the orderly running of the institution. Supervision of inmates is direct and constant.