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Which of the following statements about probation is least accurate? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following statements about probation is least accurate? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is not an example of general probation conditions?
Which of the following is not an example of general probation conditions?
Which of the following statements comparing probation and parole is most accurate?
Which of the following statements comparing probation and parole is most accurate?
Examination of the offender's background to give facts to the sentencing judge occurs during which of the following probation/parole functions?
Examination of the offender's background to give facts to the sentencing judge occurs during which of the following probation/parole functions?
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Cataloging of the service necessary for a successful experience on probation or parole occurs during which of the following probation/parole functions?
Cataloging of the service necessary for a successful experience on probation or parole occurs during which of the following probation/parole functions?
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Periodic meeting between the officer and client to determine how well probation or parole is working occurs during which of the following probation/parole functions?
Periodic meeting between the officer and client to determine how well probation or parole is working occurs during which of the following probation/parole functions?
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Which of the following describes when an offender is sentenced to a period of confinement to be followed by a period of probation?
Which of the following describes when an offender is sentenced to a period of confinement to be followed by a period of probation?
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Which of the following requires a defendant to serve weekends in a jail while undergoing probationary supervision in the community?
Which of the following requires a defendant to serve weekends in a jail while undergoing probationary supervision in the community?
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Before probation revocation, a probationer has the right to a hearing and representation by counsel.
Before probation revocation, a probationer has the right to a hearing and representation by counsel.
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While under house arrest, individuals are not allowed to leave their homes under any circumstance.
While under house arrest, individuals are not allowed to leave their homes under any circumstance.
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List two advantages to society of probation and two disadvantages.
List two advantages to society of probation and two disadvantages.
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Which prison era was characterized by the use of inmate labor?
Which prison era was characterized by the use of inmate labor?
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Which prison era was characterized by an emphasis on punishment and security by the belief that prisoners owned a debt to society?
Which prison era was characterized by an emphasis on punishment and security by the belief that prisoners owned a debt to society?
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Which prison era abandoned all hope of rehabilitation and involved locking up prisoners for the sole purpose of protecting society?
Which prison era abandoned all hope of rehabilitation and involved locking up prisoners for the sole purpose of protecting society?
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Which prison era included work-release programs where inmates were temporarily released from prison into the community?
Which prison era included work-release programs where inmates were temporarily released from prison into the community?
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Which of the following statements about the just deserts era is least accurate?
Which of the following statements about the just deserts era is least accurate?
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Which of the following refers to the number of inmates a prison can effectively accommodate based upon management considerations?
Which of the following refers to the number of inmates a prison can effectively accommodate based upon management considerations?
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Which of the following refers to the number of inmates a prison can handle according to the judgment of experts?
Which of the following refers to the number of inmates a prison can handle according to the judgment of experts?
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Which of the following prison security levels uses high fences, thick walls, secure gun towers, and armed prison guards?
Which of the following prison security levels uses high fences, thick walls, secure gun towers, and armed prison guards?
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Which of the following prison security levels uses dormitory-like settings and allows prisoners to freely walk the yard?
Which of the following prison security levels uses dormitory-like settings and allows prisoners to freely walk the yard?
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Federal medium and low security prisons are called what?
Federal medium and low security prisons are called what?
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The majority of women in jail are high school graduates.
The majority of women in jail are high school graduates.
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The movement toward the wider use of private prisons is called privatization.
The movement toward the wider use of private prisons is called privatization.
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List two functions of jail.
List two functions of jail.
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Name two reasons jails are overcrowded.
Name two reasons jails are overcrowded.
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Which of the following is not a philosophical principle of the juvenile court era?
Which of the following is not a philosophical principle of the juvenile court era?
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Which of the following is a child who is beyond parental control?
Which of the following is a child who is beyond parental control?
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Which of the following is a child who typically has no parents or guardians to care for him or her?
Which of the following is a child who typically has no parents or guardians to care for him or her?
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Which of the following is a child who suffers physical, emotional, or sexual abuse at the hands of his or her custodians?
Which of the following is a child who suffers physical, emotional, or sexual abuse at the hands of his or her custodians?
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Which of the following is a child who does not receive proper care from parents or guardians?
Which of the following is a child who does not receive proper care from parents or guardians?
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The document filed in juvenile court asking the courts to assume jurisdiction over a juvenile is called what?
The document filed in juvenile court asking the courts to assume jurisdiction over a juvenile is called what?
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At what juvenile justice hearing does the juvenile court decide if the case should be sent to adult court?
At what juvenile justice hearing does the juvenile court decide if the case should be sent to adult court?
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At what juvenile justice hearing does the juvenile court determine whether there is sufficient evidence to sustain the allegation in a petition?
At what juvenile justice hearing does the juvenile court determine whether there is sufficient evidence to sustain the allegation in a petition?
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What juvenile justice hearing is similar to the adult sentencing hearing?
What juvenile justice hearing is similar to the adult sentencing hearing?
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On average, about 30% of all arrests in any year are juveniles.
On average, about 30% of all arrests in any year are juveniles.
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Juveniles can be forced to testify against themselves at hearings.
Juveniles can be forced to testify against themselves at hearings.
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Juveniles have a right to an attorney at hearings.
Juveniles have a right to an attorney at hearings.
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In delinquency matters, the state must prove its case by clear and convincing evidence.
In delinquency matters, the state must prove its case by clear and convincing evidence.
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Name four differences between adults and juveniles in the criminal justice system.
Name four differences between adults and juveniles in the criminal justice system.
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Study Notes
Probation and Parole
- Probation aims primarily at rehabilitation rather than incapacitation.
- General probation conditions do not typically include curfew requirements.
- Probation and parole share similarities, with multiple accurate statements characterizing them.
Probation/Parole Functions
- Presentence investigations assess an offender's background for sentencing decisions.
- Needs assessment identifies necessary services for successful probation or parole.
- Client supervision involves regular meetings to evaluate probation or parole progress.
Sentencing Types
- A split sentence combines confinement with subsequent probation.
- A mixed sentence requires weekends in jail while the individual is on probation.
Rights in Probation
- Probationers have the right to a hearing and legal representation prior to revocation.
House Arrest
- House arrest does not entail complete isolation; some exceptions may apply.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Probation
- Advantages: lower costs and community support benefit society.
- Disadvantages: potential for increased danger to the community and greater social costs.
Prison Eras
- The Industrial Era is noted for the extensive use of inmate labor.
- The Punitive Era emphasized punishment, based on the belief in debt to society.
- The Warehousing Era focused on confinement for societal protection, neglecting rehabilitation.
- The Community-Based Era included work-release programs for inmates to fulfill job responsibilities.
Prison Capacity
- Operational capacity refers to the number of inmates a prison can manage effectively.
- Rated capacity denotes the inmate count experts believe a prison can accommodate.
Prison Security Levels
- Maximum security facilities utilize high fences and armed guards for strict control.
- Minimum security prisons allow more freedom and communal living for inmates.
Federal Prisons
- Federal medium and low-security institutions are termed Federal Correctional Institutions.
- Federal minimum security facilities are commonly referred to as Federal Prison Camps.
Jail Functions and Issues
- Jails transport individuals to various authorities and manage those serving short sentences.
- Overcrowding in jails is often due to inability to make bail.
Juvenile Court Principles
- The juvenile system does not advocate punitive procedures aimed at saving children.
- Undisciplined children are often those who fail to follow parental or legal guidelines.
- A status offender is typically a child violating laws related to curfews or truancy.
- Dependent children lack guardianship and are in need of care.
- Neglected children do not receive appropriate care from their guardians.
Court Procedures in Juvenile Justice
- A petition is filed in juvenile court to request jurisdiction over a juvenile case.
- A transfer hearing determines if a juvenile case should proceed to adult court.
- An adjudicatory hearing assesses whether sufficient evidence exists for the allegations.
- Dispositional hearings function similarly to adult sentencing processes.
Juvenile Rights
- Juveniles cannot be compelled to testify against themselves in hearings.
- They have the right to legal representation during court hearings.
- The state is not held to the same burden of proof as in adult cases regarding evidence.
Differences between Adult and Juvenile Systems
- Adults may utilize bail bonds, focus on guilt/innocence, and have full Fourth Amendment rights.
- Juveniles may be released to parents, and the system prioritizes their best interests with limited rights.
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Test your knowledge on probation and parole concepts, including their functions, sentencing types, and the rights of probationers. This quiz will cover the advantages and disadvantages of probation and house arrest regulations. Enhance your understanding of the rehabilitative aspects of the criminal justice system.
