Which of the following is NOT a common criterion to evaluate risk?

• A. Eye color
• B. Severity of charge
• C. Detainers/holders
• D. Case status

Answer: (A)

Risk evaluation focuses on factors that predict behavior and supervision needs, not on physical traits. Eye color doesn’t provide any information about someone’s likelihood to offend, flee, or violate conditions, so it isn’t used in assessing risk. In contrast, the seriousness of the charge helps gauge potential danger or impact on public safety; detainers or holds indicate whether the person is being detained or may be subject to removal, which affects release decisions and supervision requirements; and the case status shows where the person is in the legal process, guiding appropriate management and monitoring. Because eye color has no bearing on these risk-related factors, it’s the choice that doesn’t fit as a common risk criterion.