Exam 5: Probation

Most probation officers have at least what level of education?

In many cases, probation is administered through the same jurisdiction that also oversees the jailhouse.

Which state is known as the home of probation?

Probation does not exist at the federal level.

The __________ tends to view his or her job as just that, a job. These individuals will tend to do as little as possible, and they do not have passion for their jobs.

Probation officers tend to be _________.

Which stage of probation revocation proceedings provides the offender an opportunity to refute the evidence provided?

Which is the first stage of the revocation proceeding?

Probationers have general conditions of probation that they must meet. Which of the following conditions is not a general condition of probation?

Probation is a sanction that serves to reduce prison overcrowding.

The father of modern probation is__________.

The judge often is not the primary decision-maker in regard to an offender's sentencing and/or the granting probation.

Without the use of probation sanctions, jails would simply collapse in their operation.

The __________ will view the offender more as a client rather than a supervisee on his or her caseload. These individuals believe that, ultimately, the best way they can enhance security and safety of the community is by reforming the offender.

Identify and discuss the qualifications, characteristics, and nature of work of most probation officers.

The presentence investigation (PSI) report is typically the final point of assessment and is rarely utilized when the offender is first brought into a prison facility.

Essentially, there are two primary cases that established due process rights for probationers. Identify and explain each case and their role in the revocation process.

Which is not a basic category used to describe the probation officer's general tendency when supervising offenders?

Corrections are intended to do more than simply punish the offender but instead seek to reform the offender.

The recommended caseload size for a probation officer with a low risk adult caseload is: