Exam 3: Jails Corrections at the Local Level

A 30- to 90-day jail sentence is typical for a(n) ________.

For corrections, ________ is an expensive and largely ineffective proposition-a revolving door that leads nowhere.

When a correctional officer uses his or her authority to deprive an inmate of his or her rights, that inmate can sue to halt the violation and collect damages.

For drug-addicted arrestees, despite the short stays of inmates in jails, specialized ________ programs designed especially for jails have shown some success.

Most inmates who are released pending trial receive more lenient sentences than those who are not.

Inmates with ________ problems are usually referred to local social service agencies for treatment.

A(n) ________ program is an alternative to adjudication in which the defendant agrees to conditions set by the prosecutor (i.e., drug rehab) in exchange for no jail time.

________ refers to a type of jail confinement in which the accused is locked up in order to protect the community from the potential crimes the accused may commit if released before trial.

By definition, jail terms are longer than prison terms.

Jail sentences are more for misdemeanants than they are for felons.

Generally, it has been found that building new jails or ________ the capacity of existing facilities has little impact on the problem of crowding.

Today the most pressing medical issue in jails relates to offenders at risk for ________, accounting for 7% of jail deaths annually in the United States.

What release mechanism was used for Caleb's release?

What is bail? Is this a reliable and effective system toward achieving the supposed aims associated with its intent? Why or why not? What might we use instead?

One of the most startling facts about U.S. jails is that more than half of their occupants are awaiting trial.

________ supervision is a method of correctional management in which staff members have direct physical contact with inmates throughout the day.

More than half of those entering jail have a history of failed ________ treatment, often during previous jail or probation terms.

Explain under what circumstances jail administrators can be held legally liable for the treatment of people who are incarcerated there. Provide an example.

Caleb didn't appear for court; therefore, it is believed he ________.

Local jail officers are some of the best trained, educated, and paid employees in the entire U.S. correctional system.