LD 2: Parole and Community Services Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which entity administers parole and probation in California?

Board of Prison Terms

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) (correct)

Local Government Detention Facilities

California Youthful Offender Parole Board

Parole allows an individual to serve their entire sentence in a state prison.

False

What is the main difference between parole and probation?

Parole is a conditional release from prison, while probation is a court-ordered conditional release into the community without serving time in prison.

Probation is governed by Penal Code Section __________.

1203 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a condition of probation?

Serving time in a state prison Signup and view all the answers

Match the following organizations with their respective roles:

CDCR = Administers parole and probation services Board of Prison Terms = Reviews parole applications Local Probation Departments = Manages community-based probation Youthful Offender Parole Board = Specifically handles cases of youthful offenders Signup and view all the answers

Probation can be revoked if the individual violates the terms of their conditional release.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does being on parole imply about an individual's past sentence?

It implies that the individual has served part of their sentence and is granted conditional release to complete the remainder in the community. Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to revoke probation?

Parole agent and administrative board review Signup and view all the answers

Probation conditions cannot be imposed at the court's discretion.

False Signup and view all the answers

What factors determine the imposition of probation?

Statutory requirements, type of sentence, institutional recommendations Signup and view all the answers

Probation is primarily __________ by an administrative board at a parole hearing.

imposed Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components with their related entities:

California Department Of Corrections = Supervision of parolees Local Government Detention Facilities = Pre-trial detention Board Of Prison Terms = Parole eligibility decisions Youthful Offender Parole Board = Alternative sentencing for youth Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason why probation might be revoked?

Probation officer recommendation Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the California Department of Corrections (CDC)?

Operates the State's adult prison system Signup and view all the answers

The California Board of Prison Terms only supervises inmates who are currently in prison.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range for offenders confined by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Juvenile Division?

13 to 25 Signup and view all the answers

The _____ Offender Parole Board supervises wards who have been released on parole from the CDC – Juvenile Division.

Youthful Signup and view all the answers

Which entity oversees the operation of local detention facilities?

Local Government Agencies Signup and view all the answers

Match the following definitions to their respective terms:

Parole = Supervision of released prisoners Probation = Alternative to imprisonment Local Government Agencies = Detention facility operation oversight Youthful Offender Parole Board = Supervision of juvenile parolees Signup and view all the answers

Parole is primarily meant to confine individuals in prison.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one primary role of both parole and probation.

To protect the community from future criminal acts Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Parole and Community Services

Administered by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and county probation departments.
The CDCR has a Juvenile Division that handles juvenile cases.

Definition of Parole and Probation

Parole: A conditional release from a state prison allowing completion of a sentence in the community.
Probation: A court-ordered suspension of sentence execution with conditional and revocable release into the community, as defined in Penal Code Section 1203.

Imposition

Parole: Imposed by an administrative board during a parole hearing based on statutory requirements, sentence type, and institutional recommendations.
Probation: Imposed at the county court's discretion where the offense occurred.

Revocation

Parole: Can be revoked by a parole agent or via administrative board review.
Probation: Revocation occurs through a probation officer's recommendation or court action.

Conditions of Parole and Probation

General conditions imposed on individuals under parole and probation focus on supervision and oversight.

Responsibilities of Departments

California Department of Corrections (CDC): Manages the state’s adult prison system and confines felons sentenced to state prison.
California Board of Prison Terms: Supervises inmates released on parole from the CDCR.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation – Juvenile Division: Operates the youthful offender detention system for offenders aged 13 to 25.
Youthful Offender Parole Board (YOPB): Supervises juveniles released on parole from the CDCR – Juvenile Division.
Local Government Agencies: Oversee detention facilities for individuals awaiting trial or sentenced to less than one year.

Role of Parole and Probation

The primary role is to protect the community from future criminal acts of individuals who have completed their imprisonment and are returning to the community.

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Test your knowledge on the definitions and administration of parole and community services, focusing on California's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). This quiz covers important aspects of juvenile divisions and county probation departments.