Restrictive placement, when designated as class A felony, is set for a period of:

• A. 1 year
• B. 5 years
• C. 2 years
• D. 3 years

Answer: (B)

Restrictive placement is a sentencing option that confines or supervises an offender under controlled conditions for a set period, rather than placing them in a full prison for the entire term. The statute designates the length for each class of felony, and for the most serious category—Class A—the prescribed period for restrictive placement is five years. This length is chosen to reflect the seriousness of the offense while providing a structured path for rehabilitation and public safety. Shorter durations (such as one, two, or three years) correspond to lesser offenses or different sentence types, so they don’t apply to Class A restrictive placement.