Question 1

Summarize the purpose and significance of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

Accepted Answer

The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was enacted in 2003 with the purpose of preventing, detecting, and responding to sexual abuse and harassment in correctional facilities. The significance of PREA lies in its efforts to protect the rights and safety of inmates, as well as to hold correctional facilities accountable for maintaining a safe and secure environment. By establishing standards for preventing and addressing sexual abuse, PREA aims to reduce the prevalence of this issue within the criminal justice system and ensure that all individuals in custody are treated with dignity and respect. Additionally, PREA has led to increased awareness and training for staff, improved reporting and investigation procedures, and the implementation of measures to support survivors of sexual abuse in correctional settings. Overall, the purpose and significance of PREA is to promote a culture of safety and accountability within the prison system and to protect the well-being of those who are incarcerated.

Question 2

Discuss how the ADA-and its 2010 revised regulations-affect lawsuits brought by prison inmates.

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its 2010 revised regulations have had a significant impact on lawsuits brought by prison inmates. The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and requires that individuals with disabilities have equal access to programs, services, and activities, including those provided by state and local government entities such as prisons.

The 2010 revised regulations clarified and expanded the scope of the ADA, particularly in the context of prisons and correctional facilities. These regulations specifically address the rights of inmates with disabilities, including access to medical and mental health care, accommodations for disabilities, and protection from discrimination and harassment.

As a result, inmates with disabilities have used the ADA and its revised regulations to bring lawsuits against prisons and correctional facilities for failing to provide necessary accommodations and services. These lawsuits have resulted in changes to prison policies and facilities to ensure compliance with the ADA and to better accommodate the needs of inmates with disabilities.

In some cases, these lawsuits have also led to financial settlements or court-ordered remedies to address the violations of the ADA. Overall, the ADA and its 2010 revised regulations have provided a legal framework for inmates with disabilities to advocate for their rights and have had a significant impact on the treatment and accommodations of inmates with disabilities within the prison system.

Question 3

In __________, the Supreme Court held that the PLRA requires a prisoner to exhaust any and all available administrative remedies, including the administrative review process, before challenging prison conditions in federal court.

Accepted Answer

A)  Booth v. Churner 
B)  Woodford v. Ngo 
C)  Ali v. Federal of Bureau of Prisons 
D)  Pennsylvania Department of Corrections v. Yeskey 
A)  Booth v. Churner 
B)  Woodford v. Ngo 
C)  Ali v. Federal of Bureau of Prisons 
D)  Pennsylvania Department of Corrections v. Yeskey B

Question 4

In __________, the Supreme Court held that state prisons fall squarely into the statutory definition of "public entity," therefore, any discrimination against individuals with disabilities in a correctional facility is a violation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Booth v. Churner 
B)  Woodford v. Ngo 
C)  Ali v. Federal of Bureau of Prisons 
D)  Pennsylvania Department of Corrections v. Yeskey 
A)  Booth v. Churner 
B)  Woodford v. Ngo 
C)  Ali v. Federal of Bureau of Prisons 
D)  Pennsylvania Department of Corrections v. Yeskey

Question 5

Before the PLRA, indigent prisoners could file a lawsuit without paying the filing fee and other costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which American Disabilities Act (ADA) Title addresses correctional facilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Title I 
B)  Title II 
C)  Title III 
D)  An amendment that was attached to the Act 
A)  Title I 
B)  Title II 
C)  Title III 
D)  An amendment that was attached to the Act

Question 7

States that fail to meet PREA standards risk losing 5% of their federal grant money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Under the PLRA, prisoners can seek monetary damages for solely mental and emotional injuries sustained while in custody.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain the remedies available to state and federal prisoners, as well as the similarities and differences for each.

Accepted Answer

State and federal prisoners have differe

Question 10

The "three strikes" rule does not apply to habeas corpus petitions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is one of the most important provisions of the PRLA?

Accepted Answer

A)  The loss of good-time credits 
B)  The exhaustion requirement 
C)  Fee restrictions and awards 
D)  None of the above 
A)  The loss of good-time credits 
B)  The exhaustion requirement 
C)  Fee restrictions and awards 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

Which 1994 statute was amended in three significant ways by the PRLA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appropriate Remedies with respect to Prison Conditions 
B)  Selected Federal Remedies affecting Prisoners 
C)  Remedies for Prisoners and Prison Conditions 
D)  Appropriate Remedies for Prison Litigation 
A)  Appropriate Remedies with respect to Prison Conditions 
B)  Selected Federal Remedies affecting Prisoners 
C)  Remedies for Prisoners and Prison Conditions 
D)  Appropriate Remedies for Prison Litigation

Question 13

The Prison Rape Elimination Act was passed in which year?

Accepted Answer

A)  2001 
B)  2002 
C)  2003 
D)  2004 
A)  2001 
B)  2002 
C)  2003 
D)  2004

Question 14

The PLRA's cap on awards of attorney fees does not apply to the successful litigation of Americans with Disability Act claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

PLRA applies only to those who are incarcerated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not one of the exclusions under the Federal Torts Claims Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  The intentional torts of government officials 
B)  Federal prisoners' claims for damage to their property 
C)  Prisoners claims against the U.S. under the Act 
D)  A parolee killing someone when the Bureau of Prisons did not supply records of the prisoner 
A)  The intentional torts of government officials 
B)  Federal prisoners' claims for damage to their property 
C)  Prisoners claims against the U.S. under the Act 
D)  A parolee killing someone when the Bureau of Prisons did not supply records of the prisoner

Question 17

Exhaustion of remedies under the FTCA does eliminate the exhaustion requirement for claims based on other federal statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Only at the federal level do correctional facilities have to adhere to ADA standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When courts review decisions under the PLRA, there are two standards of review: The ______, which applies to issues of dismissals for failure to state a claim, and the _______, which applies to review on the grounds of frivolousness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Abuse of discretion; review de novo 
B)  Abuse of discretion; shocked the conscience 
C)  Review de novo; abuse of discretion 
D)  Review de novo; shocked the conscience 
A)  Abuse of discretion; review de novo 
B)  Abuse of discretion; shocked the conscience 
C)  Review de novo; abuse of discretion 
D)  Review de novo; shocked the conscience

Question 20

In exhaustion cases, the burden of proof to show the failure to exhaust is on the prison officials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Summarize the purpose and significance of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

Discuss how the ADA-and its 2010 revised regulations-affect lawsuits brought by prison inmates.

In __________, the Supreme Court held that the PLRA requires a prisoner to exhaust any and all available administrative remedies, including the administrative review process, before challenging prison conditions in federal court.

In __________, the Supreme Court held that state prisons fall squarely into the statutory definition of "public entity," therefore, any discrimination against individuals with disabilities in a correctional facility is a violation.

Before the PLRA, indigent prisoners could file a lawsuit without paying the filing fee and other costs.

Which American Disabilities Act (ADA) Title addresses correctional facilities?

States that fail to meet PREA standards risk losing 5% of their federal grant money.

Under the PLRA, prisoners can seek monetary damages for solely mental and emotional injuries sustained while in custody.

Explain the remedies available to state and federal prisoners, as well as the similarities and differences for each.

The "three strikes" rule does not apply to habeas corpus petitions.

Which of the following is one of the most important provisions of the PRLA?

Which 1994 statute was amended in three significant ways by the PRLA?

The Prison Rape Elimination Act was passed in which year?

The PLRA's cap on awards of attorney fees does not apply to the successful litigation of Americans with Disability Act claims.

PLRA applies only to those who are incarcerated.

Which of the following is not one of the exclusions under the Federal Torts Claims Act?

Exhaustion of remedies under the FTCA does eliminate the exhaustion requirement for claims based on other federal statutes.

Only at the federal level do correctional facilities have to adhere to ADA standards.

When courts review decisions under the PLRA, there are two standards of review: The , which applies to issues of dismissals for failure to state a claim, and the _, which applies to review on the grounds of frivolousness.

In exhaustion cases, the burden of proof to show the failure to exhaust is on the prison officials.

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

Isolated Confinement and the Hole and Administrative Segregation

Prisoner Disciplinary Proceedings

Use of Force

The Death Penalty

Parole and Probation

Juvenile and Youthful Offenders

Legal Remedies Available to Prisoners

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Exam 16: Selected Federal Statutes Affecting Prisoners

Summarize the purpose and significance of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

Discuss how the ADA-and its 2010 revised regulations-affect lawsuits brought by prison inmates.

In __________, the Supreme Court held that the PLRA requires a prisoner to exhaust any and all available administrative remedies, including the administrative review process, before challenging prison conditions in federal court.

In __________, the Supreme Court held that state prisons fall squarely into the statutory definition of "public entity," therefore, any discrimination against individuals with disabilities in a correctional facility is a violation.

Before the PLRA, indigent prisoners could file a lawsuit without paying the filing fee and other costs.

Which American Disabilities Act (ADA) Title addresses correctional facilities?

States that fail to meet PREA standards risk losing 5% of their federal grant money.

Under the PLRA, prisoners can seek monetary damages for solely mental and emotional injuries sustained while in custody.

Explain the remedies available to state and federal prisoners, as well as the similarities and differences for each.

The "three strikes" rule does not apply to habeas corpus petitions.

Which of the following is one of the most important provisions of the PRLA?

Which 1994 statute was amended in three significant ways by the PRLA?

The Prison Rape Elimination Act was passed in which year?

The PLRA's cap on awards of attorney fees does not apply to the successful litigation of Americans with Disability Act claims.

PLRA applies only to those who are incarcerated.

Which of the following is not one of the exclusions under the Federal Torts Claims Act?

Exhaustion of remedies under the FTCA does eliminate the exhaustion requirement for claims based on other federal statutes.

Only at the federal level do correctional facilities have to adhere to ADA standards.

When courts review decisions under the PLRA, there are two standards of review: The ______, which applies to issues of dismissals for failure to state a claim, and the _______, which applies to review on the grounds of frivolousness.

In exhaustion cases, the burden of proof to show the failure to exhaust is on the prison officials.

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

Isolated Confinement and the Hole and Administrative Segregation

Prisoner Disciplinary Proceedings

Use of Force

The Death Penalty

Parole and Probation

Juvenile and Youthful Offenders

Legal Remedies Available to Prisoners

Filters

When courts review decisions under the PLRA, there are two standards of review: The , which applies to issues of dismissals for failure to state a claim, and the _, which applies to review on the grounds of frivolousness.