Which of the following is an example of a felony in a correctional facility?

• A. Simple battery and criminal mischief.
• B. Sexual battery and introduction of contraband.
• C. Petit theft.
• D. Drug-related crimes and arson.

Answer: (B)

In correctional settings, the most serious violations are those that directly threaten safety and security. Sexual battery inside a facility is a violent crime against another person, and it’s treated as a felony because of the harm and power dynamics involved. Introducing contraband into the facility undermines security, endangers inmates and staff, and often carries felony charges because of its potential to enable other crimes and disrupt operations. The combination of these two acts makes it a clear example of felony-level misconduct within a correctional environment.

The other scenarios tend to involve offenses that are more commonly misdemeanors or less directly tied to the heightened security risks inside a facility.