Question 1

For administrative isolation, a due process hearing is required before confinement takes place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Proper punishment for isolated confinement is the maintenance of order within the institution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In __________, the Court set the standard for conditions that infringe on the civil rights of prisoners in a special housing unit.

Accepted Answer

A)  Griffin v. Smith 
B)  Wilkinson v. Austin 
C)  Hutto v. Finney 
D)  Sandin v. Conner 
A)  Griffin v. Smith 
B)  Wilkinson v. Austin 
C)  Hutto v. Finney 
D)  Sandin v. Conner

Question 4

The __________ is the main focus for all violations and punishments regarding isolated confinement.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Fourteenth Amendment 
B)  The Eighth Amendment 
C)  The Fourth Amendment 
D)  The First Amendment 
A)  The Fourteenth Amendment 
B)  The Eighth Amendment 
C)  The Fourth Amendment 
D)  The First Amendment

Question 5

Regarding the constitutionality of racial segregation in prisons, the Supreme Court held in __________ that the strict scrutiny standard is the proper standard of review rather than the compelling state interest standard.

Accepted Answer

A)  Griffin v. Smith 
B)  Wilkinson v. Austin 
C)  Johnson v. California 
D)  Sandin v. Conner 
A)  Griffin v. Smith 
B)  Wilkinson v. Austin 
C)  Johnson v. California 
D)  Sandin v. Conner

Question 6

All of the following are consequences of solitary confinement EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced diet 
B)  Reduced sleep 
C)  Limited access to reading materials 
D)  Limited access to light 
A)  Reduced diet 
B)  Reduced sleep 
C)  Limited access to reading materials 
D)  Limited access to light

Question 7

Cases prior to Sandin that found protected liberty interests are now of questionable authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

It is the initial burden of the prisoner to bring an action of cruel and unusual confinement conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is one reason for the increase in use of supermax prisons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rise in prison gangs 
B)  Societal expectation 
C)  Protect prisoners' rights 
D)  The number of prison facilities 
A)  Rise in prison gangs 
B)  Societal expectation 
C)  Protect prisoners' rights 
D)  The number of prison facilities

For administrative isolation, a due process hearing is required before confinement takes place.

Proper punishment for isolated confinement is the maintenance of order within the institution.

In __________, the Court set the standard for conditions that infringe on the civil rights of prisoners in a special housing unit.

The __________ is the main focus for all violations and punishments regarding isolated confinement.

Regarding the constitutionality of racial segregation in prisons, the Supreme Court held in __________ that the strict scrutiny standard is the proper standard of review rather than the compelling state interest standard.

All of the following are consequences of solitary confinement EXCEPT:

Cases prior to Sandin that found protected liberty interests are now of questionable authority.

It is the initial burden of the prisoner to bring an action of cruel and unusual confinement conditions.

What is one reason for the increase in use of supermax prisons?

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Exam 9: Isolated Confinement and the Hole and Administrative Segregation

For administrative isolation, a due process hearing is required before confinement takes place.

Proper punishment for isolated confinement is the maintenance of order within the institution.

In __________, the Court set the standard for conditions that infringe on the civil rights of prisoners in a special housing unit.

The __________ is the main focus for all violations and punishments regarding isolated confinement.

Regarding the constitutionality of racial segregation in prisons, the Supreme Court held in __________ that the strict scrutiny standard is the proper standard of review rather than the compelling state interest standard.

All of the following are consequences of solitary confinement EXCEPT:

Cases prior to Sandin that found protected liberty interests are now of questionable authority.

It is the initial burden of the prisoner to bring an action of cruel and unusual confinement conditions.

What is one reason for the increase in use of supermax prisons?

An Overview of the Judicial System and Correctional Law

Religion in Prison

Searches, Seizures, and Privacy

Rights to Visitation and Association

Rights to Use of Mail, Internet, and Telephone

Rights to Rehabilitation and Medical Care

Prisoner Legal Services

Additional Constitutional Issues

Prisoner Disciplinary Proceedings

Use of Force

The Death Penalty

Parole and Probation

Juvenile and Youthful Offenders

Legal Remedies Available to Prisoners

Selected Federal Statutes Affecting Prisoners

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