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The release of accused person from custody, for all or part of the time before or during prosecution on his or her promise to appear in court when required.
The release of accused person from custody, for all or part of the time before or during prosecution on his or her promise to appear in court when required.
An appearance before a magistrate during which the legality of the defendant’s arrest is initially assessed and the defendant is informed of the charges of which he or she is being held.
An appearance before a magistrate during which the legality of the defendant’s arrest is initially assessed and the defendant is informed of the charges of which he or she is being held.
A document guaranteeing the appearance of a defendant in court as required and recording the pledge of money or property to be paid to the court if he or she does not appear, which is signed by the person to be released and anyone else acting on his or her behalf.
A document guaranteeing the appearance of a defendant in court as required and recording the pledge of money or property to be paid to the court if he or she does not appear, which is signed by the person to be released and anyone else acting on his or her behalf.
The setting of bail in the form of land, houses, stocks, or other tangible property.
The setting of bail in the form of land, houses, stocks, or other tangible property.
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A law intended to prevent the pretrial release of a criminal defendant judge to represent a danger to others in the community.
A law intended to prevent the pretrial release of a criminal defendant judge to represent a danger to others in the community.
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The process of negotiating an agreement among the defendants, the prosecutor, and the court as to an appropriate plea and associated sentence in a given case.
The process of negotiating an agreement among the defendants, the prosecutor, and the court as to an appropriate plea and associated sentence in a given case.
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In criminal proceedings, the defendant's formal answer in court to the charge contained any complaint, information, or indictment that he or she is guilty of the offense charged is not guilty of the offense charge or does not contest the charge.
In criminal proceedings, the defendant's formal answer in court to the charge contained any complaint, information, or indictment that he or she is guilty of the offense charged is not guilty of the offense charge or does not contest the charge.
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Court rules that govern the admissibility of evidence at a criminal hearing and trials.
Court rules that govern the admissibility of evidence at a criminal hearing and trials.
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The federal law that requires proceedings against a defendant in a federal criminal case to begin within a specified period, such as 70 working days after indictment.
The federal law that requires proceedings against a defendant in a federal criminal case to begin within a specified period, such as 70 working days after indictment.
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A jury that is isolated from the public during the course of a trial and throughout the deliberation process.
A jury that is isolated from the public during the course of a trial and throughout the deliberation process.
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A formalized arrangement, usually involving a neutral hearing board, whereby institutionalized individuals have the opportunity to register complaints about the conditions of their confinement.
A formalized arrangement, usually involving a neutral hearing board, whereby institutionalized individuals have the opportunity to register complaints about the conditions of their confinement.
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A wanton disregard by correctional personnel for the well-being of inmates, requiring both actual knowledge of harm and disregard of the risk of harm.
A wanton disregard by correctional personnel for the well-being of inmates, requiring both actual knowledge of harm and disregard of the risk of harm.
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The process of understanding and taking into account the differences in characteristics and life experiences that women and men bring to the criminal justice system and adjusting strategies and practices in ways that appropriately respond to those conditions.
The process of understanding and taking into account the differences in characteristics and life experiences that women and men bring to the criminal justice system and adjusting strategies and practices in ways that appropriately respond to those conditions.
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The process where newly institutionalized offenders come to accept prison lifestyles and criminal values called.
The process where newly institutionalized offenders come to accept prison lifestyles and criminal values called.
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A principle, developed by the courts and applied to the correctional arena by Pall v. Procunier 1974, attempts to weigh the rights of an individual against the authority of states in order to protect state interests and its citizens.
A principle, developed by the courts and applied to the correctional arena by Pall v. Procunier 1974, attempts to weigh the rights of an individual against the authority of states in order to protect state interests and its citizens.
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An enclosed facility separated from society both socially and physically, where the inhabitants share all aspects of their daily lives called.
An enclosed facility separated from society both socially and physically, where the inhabitants share all aspects of their daily lives called.
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The value and behavioral pattern characteristics of prison inmates?
The value and behavioral pattern characteristics of prison inmates?
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A term that describes an inmate group, gang, or organization whose members act together to pose a threat to the safety of correctional staff or the public, prey upon other inmates, or threaten the secure and orderly operation of a correctional institution.
A term that describes an inmate group, gang, or organization whose members act together to pose a threat to the safety of correctional staff or the public, prey upon other inmates, or threaten the secure and orderly operation of a correctional institution.
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What are the main characteristics of prison subcultures and prison life?
What are the main characteristics of prison subcultures and prison life?
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A document filed in juvenile court alleging that a juvenile is delinquent, 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 delinquent, a status offender, or a dependent and asking that the courts assume jurisdiction over the juvenile.
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What term describes youth who have at some point formally entered both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems?
What term describes youth who have at some point formally entered both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems?
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A child who commits an act that is contrary to the law by virtue of the offender's status as a child called.
A child who commits an act that is contrary to the law by virtue of the offender's status as a child called.
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An act of conduct that is declared by statute to be an offense, but only when committed by or engaged in by a juvenile and that can be adjudicated only by a juvenile court.
An act of conduct that is declared by statute to be an offense, but only when committed by or engaged in by a juvenile and that can be adjudicated only by a juvenile court.
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A child who is not receiving the proper level of physical and psychological care from his or her parents or guardians, or who has been placed up for adoption in violation of the law.
A child who is not receiving the proper level of physical and psychological care from his or her parents or guardians, or who has been placed up for adoption in violation of the law.
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What is the term for a child who has no parents or whose parents are unable to care for him or her?
What is the term for a child who has no parents or whose parents are unable to care for him or her?
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What term describes a child who has engaged in activity that would be considered a crime if the child were an adult?
What term describes a child who has engaged in activity that would be considered a crime if the child were an adult?
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What is the term used to describe a child who has been physically, sexually, or mentally abused?
What is the term used to describe a child who has been physically, sexually, or mentally abused?
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A child who is beyond parental control, as evidenced by his or her refusal to obey legitimate authorities, such as school officials and teachers?
A child who is beyond parental control, as evidenced by his or her refusal to obey legitimate authorities, such as school officials and teachers?
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In the broadest usage, juvenile actions or conduct in violation of criminal law, juvenile status offenses, and other juvenile behavior.
In the broadest usage, juvenile actions or conduct in violation of criminal law, juvenile status offenses, and other juvenile behavior.
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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.
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.
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Youth who are charged with or adjudicated for law violations.
Youth who are charged with or adjudicated for law violations.
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The common law principle that allows the state to assume a parental role and take custody of a juvenile when he or she becomes delinquent, is abandoned, or is in need of care that natural parents are unable or unwilling to provide.
The common law principle that allows the state to assume a parental role and take custody of a juvenile when he or she becomes delinquent, is abandoned, or is in need of care that natural parents are unable or unwilling to provide.
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The use of a variety of officially ordered program-based sanctions that permit convicted offenders to remain in the community under conditional supervision as an alternative to an active prison sentence.
The use of a variety of officially ordered program-based sanctions that permit convicted offenders to remain in the community under conditional supervision as an alternative to an active prison sentence.
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What term describes a sentence of imprisonment that is suspended and the conditional freedom granted by a judicial officer to a convicted offender, as long as the person meets certain conditions of behavior?
What term describes a sentence of imprisonment that is suspended and the conditional freedom granted by a judicial officer to a convicted offender, as long as the person meets certain conditions of behavior?
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A court order that takes away a convicted offender’s probationary status due to a violation of its conditions.
A court order that takes away a convicted offender’s probationary status due to a violation of its conditions.
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What is a period of conditional supervised release in the community following a prison term called?
What is a period of conditional supervised release in the community following a prison term called?
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A state paroling authority. Most states have parole boards that decide when
an incarcerated offender is ready for conditional release. Some boards also function as
revocation hearing panels.
A state paroling authority. Most states have parole boards that decide when an incarcerated offender is ready for conditional release. Some boards also function as revocation hearing panels.
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What is the term for an early-release option under which an inmate deemed 'low risk' due to a serious physical or mental health condition is released from prison earlier than he or she might have been under normal circumstances?
What is the term for an early-release option under which an inmate deemed 'low risk' due to a serious physical or mental health condition is released from prison earlier than he or she might have been under normal circumstances?
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The release of an inmate from prison that is determined by statute or sentencing guidelines and is not decided by a parole board or other authority.
The release of an inmate from prison that is determined by statute or sentencing guidelines and is not decided by a parole board or other authority.
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The administrative action of a paroling authority removing a person from parole status due to a violation of parole conditions.
The administrative action of a paroling authority removing a person from parole status due to a violation of parole conditions.
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The number of probation or parole clients assigned to one probation or parole officer for supervision.
The number of probation or parole clients assigned to one probation or parole officer for supervision.
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What is a state or federal confinement facility that has custodial authority over adults sentenced to confinement called?
What is a state or federal confinement facility that has custodial authority over adults sentenced to confinement called?
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The federal legislation enacted in 1935 that effectively ended the industrial prison era by restricting interstate commerce in prison-made goods.
The federal legislation enacted in 1935 that effectively ended the industrial prison era by restricting interstate commerce in prison-made goods.
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The belief, popularized by Robert Martinson in the 1970s, that correctional treatment programs have had little success in rehabilitating offenders?
The belief, popularized by Robert Martinson in the 1970s, that correctional treatment programs have had little success in rehabilitating offenders?
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The prison program through which inmates are temporarily released into the community to meet job responsibilities.
The prison program through which inmates are temporarily released into the community to meet job responsibilities.
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The number of inmates a prison was intended to hold when it was built or modified?
The number of inmates a prison was intended to hold when it was built or modified?
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What is the name of a policy that seeks to protect society by incarcerating individuals deemed to be the most dangerous?
What is the name of a policy that seeks to protect society by incarcerating individuals deemed to be the most dangerous?
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A system used by prison administrators to assign inmates to custody levels based on offense history, assessed dangerousness, perceived risk of escape, and other factors?
A system used by prison administrators to assign inmates to custody levels based on offense history, assessed dangerousness, perceived risk of escape, and other factors?
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A jail that is built and run using the combined resources of a variety of local jurisdictions called.
A jail that is built and run using the combined resources of a variety of local jurisdictions called.
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A correctional institution operated by a private firm on behalf of local, state, or federal government.
A correctional institution operated by a private firm on behalf of local, state, or federal government.
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