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An electronic ______ strategy is used to track offenders on house arrest.
An electronic ______ strategy is used to track offenders on house arrest.
supervision
Individuals under house arrest are sometimes monitored ______ to ensure compliance.
Individuals under house arrest are sometimes monitored ______ to ensure compliance.
electronically
Shock ______ may surprise offenders who expect longer prison sentences.
Shock ______ may surprise offenders who expect longer prison sentences.
probation
The ______ load refers to the number of clients assigned to a probation officer.
The ______ load refers to the number of clients assigned to a probation officer.
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A ______ facility has custodial authority over adults sentenced to confinement.
A ______ facility has custodial authority over adults sentenced to confinement.
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The ______ model utilizes convict labor for various purposes.
The ______ model utilizes convict labor for various purposes.
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The ______ Act of 1935 changed the industrial prison system by limiting prison-made goods in the market.
The ______ Act of 1935 changed the industrial prison system by limiting prison-made goods in the market.
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Inmates may be temporarily released for job responsibilities under a ______ program.
Inmates may be temporarily released for job responsibilities under a ______ program.
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The value and behavioral patterns characteristics of prison ______
The value and behavioral patterns characteristics of prison ______
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An inmate group, gang, or organization whose members act together to pose a threat to the safety of correction staff or the ______
An inmate group, gang, or organization whose members act together to pose a threat to the safety of correction staff or the ______
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A policy of non-intervention with regard to prison management that US courts tended to follow until the ______
A policy of non-intervention with regard to prison management that US courts tended to follow until the ______
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It formalized arrangement, usually involving a neutral hearing board, whereby institutionalized individuals have the opportunity to register ______ about the conditions of their confinement.
It formalized arrangement, usually involving a neutral hearing board, whereby institutionalized individuals have the opportunity to register ______ about the conditions of their confinement.
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A document filed in juvenile court alleging that a juvenile is ______, a status offender, or a dependent and asking that the courts assume jurisdiction over the juvenile.
A document filed in juvenile court alleging that a juvenile is ______, a status offender, or a dependent and asking that the courts assume jurisdiction over the juvenile.
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The condition of being black encompassing all that it means to be ______ in America.
The condition of being black encompassing all that it means to be ______ in America.
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Youth who have at some point formally entered both the child welfare and juvenile ______ system.
Youth who have at some point formally entered both the child welfare and juvenile ______ system.
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A child who commits an act that is contrary to the law by virtue of the offender's ______ as a child.
A child who commits an act that is contrary to the law by virtue of the offender's ______ as a child.
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The aggregate of government agencies that function to investigate, supervise, adjudicate, care for, or confine youth offenders and other children subject to the jurisdiction of juvenile court is called the ______
The aggregate of government agencies that function to investigate, supervise, adjudicate, care for, or confine youth offenders and other children subject to the jurisdiction of juvenile court is called the ______
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A common law principle that allows the state to assume a parental role and take custody of a juvenile is known as ______
A common law principle that allows the state to assume a parental role and take custody of a juvenile is known as ______
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A contemporary model of imprisonment based on the principle of just deserts is referred to as ______
A contemporary model of imprisonment based on the principle of just deserts is referred to as ______
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The number of inmates a prison was intended to hold when it was built or modified is called ______
The number of inmates a prison was intended to hold when it was built or modified is called ______
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The size of the correctional population an institution can effectively hold is known as ______
The size of the correctional population an institution can effectively hold is known as ______
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The number of inmates a prison can effectively accommodate based on management considerations is referred to as ______
The number of inmates a prison can effectively accommodate based on management considerations is referred to as ______
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A policy that seeks to protect society by incarcerating individuals deemed to be the most dangerous is called ______
A policy that seeks to protect society by incarcerating individuals deemed to be the most dangerous is called ______
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A correctional institution operated by a private firm on behalf of local, state, or federal government is called a ______
A correctional institution operated by a private firm on behalf of local, state, or federal government is called a ______
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The release of accused person from custody on his or her promise to appear in court when required is called ______
The release of accused person from custody on his or her promise to appear in court when required is called ______
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The initial assessment of the legality of the defendant's arrest is part of the ______
The initial assessment of the legality of the defendant's arrest is part of the ______
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A document guaranteeing the appearance of a defendant in court is known as ______
A document guaranteeing the appearance of a defendant in court is known as ______
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The setting of bail in the form of tangible property is referred to as ______
The setting of bail in the form of tangible property is referred to as ______
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The law that prevents the pretrial release of a defendant considered a danger to others is known as ______
The law that prevents the pretrial release of a defendant considered a danger to others is known as ______
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The imposition of a criminal sanction by a judicial authority is known as ______
The imposition of a criminal sanction by a judicial authority is known as ______
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The use of imprisonment to reduce the likelihood of reoffending is referred to as ______
The use of imprisonment to reduce the likelihood of reoffending is referred to as ______
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The act of relapsing into a problem after intervention is termed ______
The act of relapsing into a problem after intervention is termed ______
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Study Notes
Criminal Justice Systems
- Release of Accused: Release from custody, before or during prosecution, can be granted based on a promise to appear in court.
- Initial Appearance: A defendant's appearance before a magistrate, where the legality of the arrest is assessed and charges are explained.
- Bail: A document guaranteeing a defendant's appearance in court, often requiring a pledge of money or property.
- Bail Conditions: Bail can involve a variety of assets like land, houses, stocks, or other tangible property.
- Pretrial Detention: A criminal defendant may not be released before trial if a judge believes they pose a danger to the community.
- Criminal Sanctions: A judge can impose sanctions to address criminal offenses, reducing the likelihood of future offenses.
- Retaliation: Taking revenge on a perpetrator for their actions
- Recidivism: Relapsing into criminal behavior after sanctions, or while interventions are in place.
- Restorative Justice: Aims to repair the harm caused by crime to victims and the community.
- Specialized Courts: Strategies for reducing recidivism, using graduated sanctions and positive reinforcement, and promoting positive behavior.
- Electronic Monitoring: Monitoring offenders in house arrest or those with parole/probation conditions.
- Shock Probation: Suspending a prison sentence and instead granting probation.
- Probation/Parole: Supervised release after serving part of a sentence.
- Probation Conditions: Probation officers set rules and conditions for released offenders.
- Public Safety: Specialized courts focus on reducing recidivism and maintaining public safety through rehabilitation and support strategies.
- Correctional Facilities: Structured housing for inmates, with social and physical controls.
- Inmate Groups: Informal groups of inmates, potentially posing risks to staff or the safety of the correctional facility.
- Prison Management: Policies of non-intervention in prison management were prevalent prior to the 1960s.
- Juvenile Court: A specialized court handling offenses committed by juveniles.
- Juvenile Delinquency: A condition of being a juvenile beyond parental control
Adult Criminal Proceedings
- Negotiated Plea Agreements: A process where defendants, prosecutors, and the court agree on a plea and sentence in criminal cases.
- Defendant's Formal Response: The defendant formally stating "guilty," "not guilty," or a decision to not contest the charges.
- Evidence Admissibility: Rules of evidence and procedures concerning the acceptance of evidence in trial hearings and criminal cases.
Juvenile Justice
- Adjudication: The legal process of deciding whether a juvenile is guilty or delinquent.
- Parental Custody: The state can take custody of a juvenile if they are delinquent, abandoned, or need care that parents cannot provide.
- Juvenile Offenses: Actions or behaviors of a child that violate laws.
- Juvenile Court Jurisdiction: Defining when a juvenile court has authority to handle cases.
Prison Administration
- Prison Capacity: The intended capacity of a prison (intended to hold), and its effective capacity.
- Correctional Population: The number of inmates a prison houses.
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This quiz explores essential concepts in criminal justice systems, including the release of accused individuals, bail processes, and the implications of pretrial detention. It covers various legal terms and concepts that are pivotal in understanding the criminal justice framework. Test your knowledge about the intricacies of how the legal system operates.
