Deck 5: The Jail: Detention and Short-Term Confinement

Question 1

An agent who lends money for a fee to those who don't have the money for release is a:

A)bail bondsman
B)loan shark
C)banker
D)jail administrator or sheriff

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In the colonial era, instead of cells, inmate housing took the form of:

A)large dormitories
B)private homes
C)small rooms
D)no inside shelters

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The initial step when admitted to jail is:

A)receiving housing assignment
B)Classification
C)booking
D)risk assessment

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What ensured that release would be granted in all noncapital cases in which sufficient reason existed that the defendant would return to court?

A)Manhattan Bail Project
B)Bail Reform Act of 1966
C)Bail Reform Act of 1984
D)The Eighth Amendment

Question 5

What level of institution touches the lives of more individuals than any other penal institution?

A)Jail
B)Prison
C)Halfway house
D)Day reporting center

Question 6

Largely due to increased security risks, the number of juveniles held in adult jails has:

A)increased
B)decreased
C)doubled
D)remained the same

Question 7

ROR means:

A)rehabilitation or restitution
B)release on record
C)refusal of rehabilitation
D)release on own recognizance

Question 8

Police lockups can hold people for:

A)96 hours
B)less than 48 hours
C)one week
D)72 hours

Question 9

Today, most jails have approximately ___ beds.

A)1 to 49
B)50 to 249
C)250 to 999
D)more than 1000

Question 10

While jails in some states hold persons for only a few hours, most jails can detain people for _____ hours or longer.

A)8
B)12
C)48
D)72

Question 11

The bail reform movement is most closely linked with:

A)the Manhattan Bail Project
B)preventive detention
C)the Prison system
D)the Jail administrator

Question 12

Which colony became the model for jails?

A)Georgia
B)Maryland
C)Pennsylvania
D)Virginia

Question 13

The jail system originated in:

A)France
B)Germany
C)Russia
D)England

Question 14

Based on the research, who is not likely to receive pre-trial release?

A)first-time offenders
B)Women
C)minorities
D)Caucasian

Question 15

The first state to establish a jail was:

A)Virginia
B)Maryland
C)New York
D)Georgia

Question 16

During the past decade, the number of inmates in most jails in the U.S. :

A)decreased
B)remained static
C)increased
D)doubled

Question 17

A __________ is usually given for minor offenses and is based on the defendant's written promise to appear in court.

A)percentage bail
B)signature bond
C)third-party custody
D)supervised release

Question 18

When the court assigns custody of the defendant to an individual or agency guaranteeing his/her court appearance, it is known as:

A)inmate assurance
B)third party custody
C)recognizance
D)reception

Question 19

The contemporary jail is usually under the authority of the:

A)mayor
B)warden
C)local council
D)sheriff

Question 20

___% of the detainees in most jails are misdemeanants who couldn't make bail.

A)20
B)50
C)35
D)70

Question 21

The indirect or podular/remote surveillance is a characteristic of:

A)second generation jail
B)privatization
C)new generation jail
D)first generation jail

Question 22

It is difficult for small jails to develop a variety of programs because they lack:

A)space
B)staff
C)fiscal resources
D)all of these choices

Question 23

Jails have even fewer alternatives for dealing with the issue of _______ than prisons.

A)overcrowding
B)privatization
C)costs
D)drugs

Question 24

Jenny works in a local jail as a correctional officer. Every day she sees dozens of offenders entering the jail. At the same time, dozens of inmates are released from jail every day for various reasons. She is actually responsible for the intake and release of individuals from the facility.
At his bail hearing, the court assigns Gary to the custody of his attorney who promises to ensure that he will return for his court appearances. What is this type of pretrial release?

A)Release on own Recognizance
B)Unsecured Bail
C)Percentage Bail
D)Third-Party Custody

Question 25

Direct or podular/direct supervision is a characteristic of:

A)first generation jail
B)new generation jail
C)privatization
D)second generation jail

Question 26

Jenny works in a local jail as a correctional officer. Every day she sees dozens of offenders entering the jail. At the same time, dozens of inmates are released from jail every day for various reasons. She is actually responsible for the intake and release of individuals from the facility.
When an individual is processed into the county jail, classification takes place. What happens during this classification process?

A)Individuals are interviewed to get information about their crime and past criminal history.
B)The dangerousness and risk of the offender is determined.
C)The potential for suicide is identified.
D)all of these

Question 27

Keeping track of inmates visually within the jail often involves using physiological or behavioral characteristics of the inmate known as ________ technology.

A)DNA analytical
B)ultrasonic
C)webcast
D)biometric

Question 28

The social class overrepresented in the nation's jails is the:

A)wealthy
B)middle class
C)upper middle class
D)poor

Question 29

Despite the increase in incarcerated female offenders, _____ out of 10 jail inmates are adult males.

A)nine
B)six
C)five
D)four

Question 30

The alternatives to local control of jails are:

A)state-run jails
B)regional arrangements
C)state-subsidized programs
D)all of these choices

Question 31

One of the major issues for jail administrators that often involve both inmates and staff, especially in large urban areas, is:

A)work programs
B)violence
C)education
D)privatizing services

Question 32

Jenny works in a local jail as a correctional officer. Every day she sees dozens of offenders entering the jail. At the same time, dozens of inmates are released from jail every day for various reasons. She is actually responsible for the intake and release of individuals from the facility.
Gary is an inmate who was taken into custody. He is waiting for his hearing to determine if he will receive bail or pretrial release. Who is responsible for deciding if Gary will be released pending adjudication of his case?

A)bail bondsman
B)classification officer
C)judge
D)probation officer

Question 33

Jenny works in a local jail as a correctional officer. Every day she sees dozens of offenders entering the jail. At the same time, dozens of inmates are released from jail every day for various reasons. She is actually responsible for the intake and release of individuals from the facility.
Jon is brought into the jail by a local police officer. His charge is disorderly conduct and possession of cocaine. What is the process that Jenny must go through in order to admit Jon to the facility?

A)acceptance
B)booking
C)evaluation
D) intake

Question 34

Jail officers' lack of knowledge for appropriate intervention strategies poses a problem when dealing with the:

A)funding units
B)administrators
C)mentally ill
D)inmates' visitors

Question 35

Blacks are approximately ___ times more likely than Hispanics and ___ times more likely than whites to be in jail.

A)2, 3
B)3, 5
C)3, 10
D)5, 15

Question 36

The number of elderly jail inmates during the last decade has:

A)decreased
B)remained the same
C)tripled
D)doubled

Question 37

Jails are constitutionally mandated to make available:

A)adequate health care
B)drug and alcohol treatment programs
C)jail industries
D)work release

Question 38

Jenny works in a local jail as a correctional officer. Every day she sees dozens of offenders entering the jail. At the same time, dozens of inmates are released from jail every day for various reasons. She is actually responsible for the intake and release of individuals from the facility.
Jenny's jail is designed to provide linear/intermittent surveillance of inmates. Here, the correctional officers provide supervision of inmates from time to time. This type of jail is known as:

A)First-generation
B)Second-generation
C)Third-generation
D)Fourth-generation

Question 39

Linear/intermittent surveillance is a characteristic of:

A)second generation jail
B)new generation jail
C)first generation jail
D)privatization

Question 40

Which jail complies with the Prison Rape Elimination Act in that it establishes a zero-tolerance standard for the incidence of prison rape in U.S. prisons?

A)First Generation jail
B)Second Generation jail
C)New Generation jail
D)Fourth Generation jail

Question 41

Detox and suicide prevention are problems to be identified as part of the classification process.

Question 42

All people, even dangerous felons, are entitled to pretrial release on bail.

Question 43

Research shows that the bail system is applied in a fair and equal manner.

Question 44

As prisons become more overcrowded, correctional officials use local jails to house inmates when there is no room in state prisons.

Question 45

The average delay between arrest and trial is more than one year.

Question 46

Women compose one-third of all jail employees.

Question 47

Judge Stone handles the bail hearings in his jurisdiction. On a Monday morning his docket he has five cases. Fred is accused of first-degree murder. June is accused of petty theft. Aaron is accused of armed robbery with a firearm. Sal is accused of dealing in stolen property. Fiona is charged with prostitution.
Fiona is charged with prostitution. However, because she was on probation when she was arrested she is held without bond. During classification it is discovered that Fiona is addicted to heroin and has severe mental health issues. Fiona also has HIV. What service is the jail constitutionally mandated to make available to Fiona?

A)methadone to help Fiona's withdrawal from heroin
B)mental health counseling
C)adequate health care
D)all of these

Question 48

The initial step for offenders in the incarceration process is to be placed in a housing unit.

Question 49

Judge Stone handles the bail hearings in his jurisdiction. On a Monday morning his docket he has five cases. Fred is accused of first-degree murder. June is accused of petty theft. Aaron is accused of armed robbery with a firearm. Sal is accused of dealing in stolen property. Fiona is charged with prostitution.
Judge Stone believes that June has strong ties in the community and that she is likely to appear for trial. He does not think that bail is necessary. He decides to release her on her own:

A)Recognizance
B)Rehabilitation
C)Restitution
D)Retribution

Question 50

Police lockups can hold persons for periods for up to 72 hours.

Question 51

Half of the detainees in jail are misdemeanants who could not make bail.

Question 52

Jails are constitutionally mandated to make available adequate health care delivery systems.

Question 53

Judge Stone handles the bail hearings in his jurisdiction. On a Monday morning his docket he has five cases. Fred is accused of first-degree murder. June is accused of petty theft. Aaron is accused of armed robbery with a firearm. Sal is accused of dealing in stolen property. Fiona is charged with prostitution.
Judge Stone decides that Fred should not be given a bail because he is being charged with a serious crime. Judge Stone deems him to be dangerous and likely to commit crimes if released pending his trial. Retaining individuals in jail who are deemed dangerous is referred to as:

A)premature detention
B)preventive detention
C)punitive detention
D)statutory detention

Question 54

Unsecured bail differs from ROR in that the defendant is obligated to pay an established fee upon default.

Question 55

First-generation jails are designed to provide indirect or podular/remote surveillance.

Question 56

Second-generation jails comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act in that it establishes a zero-tolerance standard for the incidence of prison rape in U.S. prisons.

Question 57

The rural jails have a much less frightening inmate culture than do urban jails.

Question 58

Judge Stone handles the bail hearings in his jurisdiction. On a Monday morning his docket he has five cases. Fred is accused of first-degree murder. June is accused of petty theft. Aaron is accused of armed robbery with a firearm. Sal is accused of dealing in stolen property. Fiona is charged with prostitution.
Aaron is a habitual offender. This is his eighth arrest. He was previously convicted for robbery and aggravated assault and served 10 years in prison. Based on his past record Judge Stone believes that he is a danger to the community. Which law would support the judge if he were to deny Aaron bail?

A)Bail Reform Act of 1966
B)Bail Reform Act of 1984
C)Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
D)Preventive Detention Act

Question 59

Judge Stone handles the bail hearings in his jurisdiction. On a Monday morning his docket he has five cases. Fred is accused of first-degree murder. June is accused of petty theft. Aaron is accused of armed robbery with a firearm. Sal is accused of dealing in stolen property. Fiona is charged with prostitution.
Sal's bail is set at $50,000 by Judge Stone. Sal is indigent and does not have the money to post his bail. He contacts his sister and asks her to contact a _______________ who will lend money to Sal for a fee.

A)bail bondsman
B)bounty hunter
C)pretrial release officer
D)probation officer

Question 60

Jail officers are adequately trained to deal appropriately with mentally ill prisoners.

Question 61

____________________ jails provide linear/intermittent surveillance of inmates.

Question 62

Discuss jail populations and why they continue to increase?

Question 63

____________________jails provide indirect or podular/remote surveillance.

Question 64

What occurs during the booking and classification process at a jail?

Question 65

Discuss the different types of pretrial release.

Question 66

If an individual is not considered a risk for flight before trial or a danger to the community, he/she may be released without bail on their ____________________.

Question 67

If inmates are considered a high risk for suicide, they may be monitored with ___________________, in which inmates are placed in specially equipped cells and in which there is frequent supervision.

Question 68

__________________of the detainees in most jails are misdemeanants who could not make bail.

Question 69

A new method of tracking inmates by utilizing physiological or behavioral characteristics in a three step process is known as ____________________ technology.

Question 70

The number of juveniles held in jails has declined primarily because of the ____________________.

Question 71

_____________________ lends money for a fee to people who cannot make bail.

Question 72

The new generation jails are based on the ____________________model.

Question 73

Criminologist John Irwin refers to disorderly and disorganized persons as _______________.

Question 74

In more than 3,000 counties in the United States, the ______________ runs the jail.

Question 75

Discuss bail reform as defined by major projects and U.S. Congressional acts.

Question 76

____________________ allows release without a deposit or bail arranged through a bondsman.

Question 77

The objective of _______________________ is to retain in jail defendants who are deemed dangerous or likely to commit crimes while awaiting trial.

Question 78

After an arrest, an individual is taken to jail to first go through____________________.

Question 79

An arrangement when a jurisdiction with an adequate jail is willing to contract with neighboring cities and counties to house prisoners on a per diem basis is known as __________________________.

Question 80

What are the three different types of local correctional institutions?