What is the felony level for sexual contact with an inmate over 17?

• A. Level 5
• B. Level 4
• C. Level 2
• D. Level 3

Answer: (A)

This tests how the law grades sexual contact by someone in a position of authority with a person in custody who is an adult. Because the inmate is over 17 (essentially an adult in this context) and the act involves sexual contact by a custodian, the statute assigns it to a mid-range felony level. Level 5 reflects a serious violation and exploitation within a custodial setting, but it isn’t the most severe category available. If the inmate were under 18 or if the act involved a different type of sexual act, the level could be higher or different, but for an adult inmate, Level 5 is the designated classification.