William Is Serving a 20-Year Sentence for Multiple Charges

question 73

Multiple Choice

William is serving a 20-year sentence for multiple charges. He is a difficult inmate for the institution because he is classified as a special offense inmate, special needs inmate, and a special population inmate. The prison has had to develop strategies to accommodate William's needs while maintaining institutional security. Which category classifies William as a special offense inmate?

• A)HIV positive
• B)illegal immigrant
• C)elderly
• D)substance-involved inmate

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