Exam 5: The Law of Corrections

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. a. Noninterference policy b. Rules created by judges c. Legal rules regarding agency policies d. Rules other judges follow with similar cases e. Laws created by legislatures f. Lists individual rights g. Intervention towards an agreed resolution h. Responsible for compensation of a plaintiff i. Judicial order j. Investigates public officials -Civil liability

The case of Wolff v. McDonnell (1974) extended the due process rights for incarcerated people in certain aspects.

Individual states do not have their own constitutions.

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. a. Noninterference policy b. Rules created by judges c. Legal rules regarding agency policies d. Rules other judges follow with similar cases e. Laws created by legislatures f. Lists individual rights g. Intervention towards an agreed resolution h. Responsible for compensation of a plaintiff i. Judicial order j. Investigates public officials -Precedent

The Military Commissions Act restricted unlawful enemy combatants from filing petitions.

Since the 1940s, the Supreme Court has maintained that the Amendment holds a special position in the Bill of Rights because it guarantees those freedoms essential in a democracy.

The filing of a writ of habeas corpus is the legal action most commonly used by people in prison to challenge prison and jail conditions.

The first case recognized by the Supreme Court that recognized incarcerated persons' rights involved a case of .

Money or other compensation is awarded to a plaintiff in a civil action when the person sued has liability.

What are the four foundations of correctional law? Describe how each operates and give an example of each.

A writ of habeas corpus requests an examination of the legality of .

Parolees have the right to be notified of the charges against them.

There is no right to parole in the United States.

The Civil Rights Act of 1871 says that people held in prisons have constitutionally protected rights.

Incarcerated people have always had constitutional rights.

Which court decision held that the basic elements of procedural due process must be present when decisions are made concerning the disciplining of a person in prison?

The rate of habeas corpus petitions has risen recently.

Some lower courts have upheld rules in conflict with the Amendment protections because they were the least restrictive method of dealing with an institutional problem.

With the exception of those working for corporate and nonprofit organizations, correctional personnel are .