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Security Levels in Virginia and Prison Designs By: Regina and Jordan
Security Levels in Virginia and Prison Designs
By: Regina and Jordan
Levels 1 and 2Robbery, sex-related crimes,
kidnapping/abduction, felonious assault, carjacking, malicious wounding, no escape
risk, no disruptive behavior
Levels 3 and 4Single/multiple life sentences. Must have
served 20 consecutive years on sentence, no disruptive behavior for the past 24 months =
transfer to a less secure facility
Level 6Single/multiple life sentences, disruptive,
assaultive, sever behavior problems; predatory-type behavior; escape risks. No disruptive behavior for
past 24 months= transfer to less secure facility.
