17. The Service shall take the following factors into consideration in determining the security classification to be assigned to an inmate pursuant to section 30 of the Act;

the seriousness of the offence committed by the inmate;

any outstanding charges against the inmate;

the inmate's performance and behaviour while under sentence;

the inmate's social, criminal and, where available, young-offender history;

any physical or mental illness or disorder suffered by the inmate;

the inmate's potential for violent behaviour; and

the inmate's continued involvement in criminal activities.

18. For the purposes of section 30 of the Act, an inmate shall be classified as

maximum security where the inmate is assessed by the Service as

presenting a high probability of escape and a high risk to the safety of the public in the event of escape, or

requiring a high degree of supervision and control within the penitentiary;

maximum security where the inmate is assessed by the Service as

presenting a low to moderate probability of escape and a moderate risk to the safety of the public in the event of escape, or

requiring a moderate degree of supervision and control within the penitentiary; and

maximum security where the inmate is assessed by the Service as

presenting a low probability of escape and a low risk to the safety of the public in the event of escape, and

requiring a low degree of supervision and control within the penitentiary.

Corresponding Act: Sections 17-18 Security