Question 1

Assignment of probation to the executive branch on a statewide basis allows for uniform standards of policy making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are the usual six categories in a presentence investigation report?

Accepted Answer

PSI reports usually have the following s

Question 3

Why are so many probationers HIV positive?

Accepted Answer

A) High rates of injection drug use 
B) risky sexual behavior 
C) both a and b 
D) none of these 
A) High rates of injection drug use 
B) risky sexual behavior 
C) both a and b 
D) none of these

Question 4

In ____________, the U.S. Supreme Court held that probationers have fewer constitutional protections than the general public and specifically that their homes can be searched without a warrant.

Accepted Answer

A) Mempa v Rhay 
B) Griffin v Wisconsin 
C) Gagnon v Scarpelli 
D) Gardiner v Florida 
A) Mempa v Rhay 
B) Griffin v Wisconsin 
C) Gagnon v Scarpelli 
D) Gardiner v Florida

Question 5

Historically, diversion programs were used for:

Accepted Answer

A) first time or youthful offenders 
B) those suspected of minor offenses 
C) mentally disordered offenders 
D) all of these 
A) first time or youthful offenders 
B) those suspected of minor offenses 
C) mentally disordered offenders 
D) all of these

Question 6

A motion suspending the remainder of a sentence after serving a period of time in prison is:

Accepted Answer

A) shock probation 
B) bench probation 
C) deferred probation 
D) split probation 
A) shock probation 
B) bench probation 
C) deferred probation 
D) split probation

Question 7

The basic functions of a probation officer's job include supervision, investigation and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The basic functions of a probation officer's...

Question 8

The U.S. has approximately ________ adult probation agencies.

Accepted Answer

A) 500 
B) 2000 
C) 1200 
D) 1000 
A) 500 
B) 2000 
C) 1200 
D) 1000

Question 9

Case 3-2
 Jack was just placed on probation for the crime of burglary. He has been arrested several times but never convicted of a crime. Last year he was arrested and placed in the TASC program. He successfully completed this program and remained out of trouble for one year.
-One of the conditions of Jack's probation is that he pays back the victim of his burglary the amount of loss and damage that he caused. What is this payment called?

Accepted Answer

A) community service 
B) fine 
C) retribution 
D) restitution 
A) community service 
B) fine 
C) retribution 
D) restitution

Question 10

Today, all states utilize private probation services of low-risk offenders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Probation began in 1841 with the volunteer services of:

Accepted Answer

A) Howard 
B) Manconochie 
C) Bentham 
D) Augustus 
A) Howard 
B) Manconochie 
C) Bentham 
D) Augustus

Question 12

Mediation programs designed to keep minor conflicts between criminals out of court are called ____________________programs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mediation programs designed to keep minor conflicts...

Question 13

A ____________________is when judges were allowed to suspend punishment so offenders could seek a pardon or gather evidence that they were reformed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____________________is when judges were allowed to...

Question 14

Recidivism rates are low among those placed on probation for a misdemeanor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_______________________________ is a sentence that delays conviction on a guilty plea until the sentenced offender has successfully served his or her probation term.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________________________ is a sentence that delays conviction...

Question 16

Financial _____________________ is the payment of a sum of money by an offender either to the victim or to a pubic fund for victims of crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Financial _____________________ is the payment of a...

Question 17

The most common form of criminal sanction during the 20th century was:

Accepted Answer

A) probation 
B) restitution 
C) Prison 
D) Jail 
A) probation 
B) restitution 
C) Prison 
D) Jail

Question 18

Probation is used only with petty offenders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A report used at a sentencing hearing is a PSI. This means:

Accepted Answer

A) Post Sentencing Inquiry 
B) Pre-release System Interrogatory 
C) Pre-Sentence Investigation 
D) Pre-Selected Investigation 
A) Post Sentencing Inquiry 
B) Pre-release System Interrogatory 
C) Pre-Sentence Investigation 
D) Pre-Selected Investigation

Question 20

Courts in states with determinate sentencing typically use probation more frequently than do courts in states with indeterminate sentencing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Assignment of probation to the executive branch on a statewide basis allows for uniform standards of policy making.

What are the usual six categories in a presentence investigation report?

Why are so many probationers HIV positive?

In ____________, the U.S. Supreme Court held that probationers have fewer constitutional protections than the general public and specifically that their homes can be searched without a warrant.

Historically, diversion programs were used for:

A motion suspending the remainder of a sentence after serving a period of time in prison is:

The basic functions of a probation officer's job include supervision, investigation and ____________________.

The U.S. has approximately ________ adult probation agencies.

Today, all states utilize private probation services of low-risk offenders.

Probation began in 1841 with the volunteer services of:

Mediation programs designed to keep minor conflicts between criminals out of court are called ____________________programs.

A ____________________is when judges were allowed to suspend punishment so offenders could seek a pardon or gather evidence that they were reformed.

Recidivism rates are low among those placed on probation for a misdemeanor.

_______________________________ is a sentence that delays conviction on a guilty plea until the sentenced offender has successfully served his or her probation term.

Financial _____________________ is the payment of a sum of money by an offender either to the victim or to a pubic fund for victims of crime.

The most common form of criminal sanction during the 20th century was:

Probation is used only with petty offenders.

A report used at a sentencing hearing is a PSI. This means:

Courts in states with determinate sentencing typically use probation more frequently than do courts in states with indeterminate sentencing.

The Correctional System

Sentencing and the Correctional Process

Intermediate Sanctions

The Jail: Detention and Short-Term Confinement

Correctional Institutions

The Prison Experience: Males

The Prison Experience: Females

Prisoners Rights

Correctional Programs and Services

Parole and Release to the Community

Special Prison Populations

Capital Punishment and the Death Row Inmate

The Juvenile Offender

Todays Correctional Professional

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Exam 3: Community Corrections: Diversion and Probation

Assignment of probation to the executive branch on a statewide basis allows for uniform standards of policy making.

What are the usual six categories in a presentence investigation report?

Why are so many probationers HIV positive?

In ____________, the U.S. Supreme Court held that probationers have fewer constitutional protections than the general public and specifically that their homes can be searched without a warrant.

Historically, diversion programs were used for:

A motion suspending the remainder of a sentence after serving a period of time in prison is:

The basic functions of a probation officer's job include supervision, investigation and ____________________.

The U.S. has approximately ________ adult probation agencies.

Today, all states utilize private probation services of low-risk offenders.

Probation began in 1841 with the volunteer services of:

Mediation programs designed to keep minor conflicts between criminals out of court are called ____________________programs.

A ____________________is when judges were allowed to suspend punishment so offenders could seek a pardon or gather evidence that they were reformed.

Recidivism rates are low among those placed on probation for a misdemeanor.

_______________________________ is a sentence that delays conviction on a guilty plea until the sentenced offender has successfully served his or her probation term.

Financial _____________________ is the payment of a sum of money by an offender either to the victim or to a pubic fund for victims of crime.

The most common form of criminal sanction during the 20th century was:

Probation is used only with petty offenders.

A report used at a sentencing hearing is a PSI. This means:

Courts in states with determinate sentencing typically use probation more frequently than do courts in states with indeterminate sentencing.

The Correctional System

Sentencing and the Correctional Process

Intermediate Sanctions

The Jail: Detention and Short-Term Confinement

Correctional Institutions

The Prison Experience: Males

The Prison Experience: Females

Prisoners Rights

Correctional Programs and Services

Parole and Release to the Community

Special Prison Populations

Capital Punishment and the Death Row Inmate

The Juvenile Offender

Todays Correctional Professional

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