What defines a severity 1 (S1) non-compliance level?

The correct choice reflects that a severity 1 (S1) non-compliance level is defined by a new crime committed by the offender, particularly one that is classified as more serious than a class 3 misdemeanor. This classification indicates that the nature of the offense is significant enough to warrant a higher level of scrutiny and concern from correctional authorities.

Engaging in a new crime suggests a disregard for the conditions of supervision or parole, which raises alarms regarding the offender’s risk to public safety and their likelihood of reoffending. In contrast, the other options deal with different types of violations or circumstances, such as recurring violations, isolated incidents, or factors that are out of the offender's control, none of which directly address the severity associated with committing a new crime. The emphasis is on the severity of the new offense, thus placing it firmly under the severity 1 category.