List of security classification of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice
This is a list of security classifications used for offenders within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison and jail system.
| State prison custody level | State jail custody level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Segregation | Special Management | Offenders who must be separated from the general prison population due to danger to either other offenders or staff, or that are in danger from other offenders. May also be given to offenders who are members of a security threat group. Offenders who have this classification generally only leave their cell for showers and limited recreation. |
| General Population Level 5 (G5) | (J5) | Offenders who have a previous record of assaults or aggressive behavior generally receive this classification. They must live in cells and may not work outside of the security fence area without armed supervision. |
| General Population Level 4 (G4) | (J4) | This security classification means the offender must live in a cell (with a few exceptions), and may work outside the security fence if under direct armed supervision. If the offender is a J4 or state jail offender they may be housed in a designated dorm. |
| General Population Level 3 (G3) | No equivalent | Offenders under G3 classification may live in a dorm or cell inside the main building of the unit. These offenders may work inside the perimeter fence, and may work outside the fence under direct armed supervision. |
| General Population Level 2 (G2) | (J2) | These offenders may live in dorms or cells outside of the main building of the unit but within the security fence. They may work inside the perimeter fence and outside with direct armed supervision |
| General Population Level 1 (G1) | (J1) | This classification allows the offender to live in dorms outside the security fence and to work outside the security fence with periodic unarmed supervision. |
| Safekeeping | An added level of protection from other offenders, can be added to any security classification. Offenders with safekeeping status are eligible for the same general and contact visits as allowed by their classification. |
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