Prisons

Close Custody

Close custody residents are confined within a secure perimeter and under staff supervision 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Movement of close custody residents within the institution is limited, controlled, and supervised by facility staff.

Close custody is designed to house residents who typically have the following:

  • Escape history from a secure perimeter or secure facility; and/or
  • Serious institutional disciplinary history (class A disciplinary offense reports) and/or displayed dangerous behavior while incarcerated.