Inmate Classification
DOC has six levels of inmate classification based on the severity of the offense/inmate profile: Level 1 - 6,376 inmates; 67% black Level 4 - 3,277 inmates; 67% black Level 2 - 8,775 inmates; 63% black Level 5 - 1,350 inmates; 76% black Level 3 - 5,866 inmates; 67% black Level 6 - 1,397 inmates; 76% black
Inmates still under the old classification system: Level A (minimum security) - 11 inmates; 45% black Level B (medium security) - 14 inmates; 64% black Level C (closed custody) - 7 inmates; 57% black Level P (protective custody) - 83 inmates; 23% black Level X (death row) - 26 inmates; 42% black Other (unclassified/unknown) - 224 inmates; 63% black