Corrections Final

Wilson v. Seiter

1991 case where the Supreme Court ruled decision that uncomfortable conditions are not unconstitutional but are part of the penalty that inmates pay for committing crimes. The inmates claimed that the prison was too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. The court emphasized that to be in violation of constitutional rights, prison officials have to show deliberate indifference to inmates' basic needs. This became the standard for suits brought under Section 1983.

c. too long a delay to justify present examination

A corrections ombudsman cannot investigate a complaint when it involves ____. a. any action that is in accordance with law or practice b. mistaken facts c. too long a delay to justify present examination d. irrelevant considerations

b. substantive rights.

A right, such as life, liberty, or property, which is held to exist for its own sake and to constitute part of the legal order of society, is called: a. constitutive rights. b. substantive rights. c. liberty rights. d. emancipative rights.

a. racial segregation

A riot at the prison in Chino, California (2009) raised the issue of: a. racial segregation b. solitary confinement c. prisoners rights to reasonably good food d. prison conditions necessary for human survival

b. the offender was a chronic offender.

All of the following are reasons under what circumstances offenders fail on parole, EXCEPT: a. are chronic offenders. b. the offender was a chronic offender. c. have economic problems. d. do so soon after release.

Cooper v Pate 1964 *

As a correctional officer you can be sued under section 1983 lawsuit bc you violated someone's civil rights according to what case?

b. representatives; investigate

Correctional ombudsmen, as the name implies, are ____, and their initial role is to _____. a. mentors; educate b. representatives; investigate c. problem solvers; correct d. confidantes; counsel

b. case file

During and following a parole grant hearing, inmates are denied access to their _____. a. counsel b. case file c. parole decision d. belongings

1.) he/she was deprived of a specific right, privilege, or immunity secured by the constitution or u.s. laws. 2.) The alleged deprivation was committed under color of state law. 3.) The deprivation resulted in injuries suffered by the plaintiff.

Elements of a cause of action under 42 u.s.c. 1983 the plaintiff must prove:

Jeff Deskovic

Felon falsely accused of murder & rape

b. correctional officials who knowingly violate the Eighth Amendment rights of inmates can be held liable for damages.

In Hope v. Pelzer (2002), the Supreme Court ruled that: a. correctional officials who knowingly violate the First Amendment rights of inmates can be held liable for damages. b. correctional officials who knowingly violate the Eighth Amendment rights of inmates can be held liable for damages. c. correctional officials who knowingly violate the Fourteenth Amendment rights of inmates can be held liable for damages. d. correctional officials who knowingly violate the Fourth Amendment rights of inmates can be held liable for damages.

d. a ticket of leave.

In Maconochie's system of graduated release, this was the final stage: a. a ticket of release. b. parole. c. probation. d. a ticket of leave.

d. Farmer v. Brennan

In ___________ the Supreme Court ruled that prison officials are legally liable if, knowing that an inmate faces a serious risk of harm, they disregard that risk by failing to take measures to avoid or reduce it. a. Johnson v. California b. Jackson v. Bishop c. Estelle v. Gamble d. Farmer v. Brennan

c. Morrissey v. Brewer

In _____________ the U.S. Supreme Court first ruled on procedures for revocation of parole. a. Byrne v. U.S. b. Cate v. Clay c. Morrissey v. Brewer d. Swarthoute v. Cooke

b. Hudson v. McMillian

In ______________ the Supreme Court, ruled that as long as force is used in a good faith effort to maintain control, there is no liability. a. Estelle v. Gamble b. Hudson v. McMillian c. Whitley v. Albers d. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections v. Yeskey

a. more extensive supervision for at-risk parolees

Intensive supervision parole is: a. more extensive supervision for at-risk parolees. b. the least amount of restriction for low-level offenders. c. the only type of supervision. d. only used for sex-offenders.

minimum of 12wks, 9-12 5 days a week..educating mentally ill, illiterate, lack of interpersonal relationships to lower crime rate in communities.

Lifeline of Success lasts how long?

a. salient factor

Many parole board guidelines are based on the U.S. Parole Commissioners _______ score. a. salient factor b. crime analysis c. recidivism factor d. offender analysis

a. male; drugs

Most parolees are ____, and their major offense involves ____. a. male; drugs b. female; assault c. male; assault d. female; drugs

d. whether or not the inmate is older

One of the major factors in determining a salient factor score is _____. a. the availability of familial support b. the gender of the inmate c. any prior diagnoses of mental illness d. whether or not the inmate is older

c. recent two-year prison-commitment free period.

Parole guidelines are based on all of the following, EXCEPT: a. number of previous commitments that were more than 30 days. b. number of previous convictions. c. recent two-year prison-commitment free period. d. age at current offense.

c. capricious punishment.

Solitary confinement can be used for all of the following, EXCEPT: a. protect the inmate. b. prevent escapes. c. capricious punishment. d. protect other prisoners.

a. participating in a vocational program.

Standard parole conditions can include all of the following, EXCEPT: a. participating in a vocational program. b. not committing crimes. c. reporting changes of address and employment. d. submitting to search by police and parole officers.

b. limits the admissibility of confessions that have been obtained unfairly.

The Fifth Amendment: a. guarantees a defendant the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury. b. limits the admissibility of confessions that have been obtained unfairly. c. bars excessive bail or excessive fines imposed and cruel and unusual punishment. d. bars illegal searches and seizures.

e. limited the ability of prisoners to allege violations of their constitutional rights

The Prison Litigation Reform Act ____. a. gave prisoners the power to communicate with lawyers and the courts a. gave prisoners the power to allege violations of their constitutional rights c. limited the ability of prisoners to communicate with lawyers and the courts e. limited the ability of prisoners to allege violations of their constitutional rights

a. Michael Morton

The _____________ Act ensures a more open trial discovery process by removing obstacles for accessing prosecutorial evidence before trial. a. Michael Morton b. Michael Penn c. Polly Klaas d. Jessica Lunsford

a. Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Program

The ____________________ is designed to improve reentry outcomes along five dimensions: criminal justice, employment, education, health, and housing. a. Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Program b. Drug Offender Reintegration Act c. Parole Improvement Initiative d. Offender Reintegration Initiative

c. the parole officer requests a warrant based on an alleged violation of parole.

The actual revocation procedures begin when _______________ a. the judge determines that the parolee should be brought before the court again. b. the parole violation is decided on by the judge. c. the parole officer requests a warrant based on an alleged violation of parole. d. the offender commits a parole violation.

d. Fourteenth Amendment.

The amendment that affirms that no state may deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law is the: a. Fourth Amendment. b. First Amendment. c. Eighth Amendment. d. Fourteenth Amendment.

b. Eighth Amendment.

The amendment that bars excessive bail or excessive fines imposed, as well as cruel and unusual punishment is the: a. Sixth Amendment. b. Eighth Amendment. c. Fifth Amendment. d. Fourth Amendment.

b. the Fourth Amendment.

The amendment that bars illegal searches and seizures is: a. the Sixth Amendment. b. the Fourth Amendment. c. the Fifth Amendment. d. the Eighth Amendment.

a. Sixth Amendment.

The amendment that guarantees a defendant the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury is the: a. Sixth Amendment. b. Fifth Amendment. c. Eighth Amendment. d. Fourth Amendment.

b. case law.

The body of judicial precedent that is built on legal reasoning and previous interpretations of statutory laws is called: a. statutory law. b. case law. c. court law. d. legal law.

a. close supervision by the parole officer

The broad domains that influence the reintegration of ex-offenders include all of the following, EXCEPT: a. close supervision by the parole officer b. personal conditions. c. employment and training support. d. rehabilitation and counseling support.

c. parole.

The conditional release from prison of an offender serving an indeterminate sentence is: a. confinement release. b. offender release. c. parole. d. probation.

d. believes none of these choices.

The crime control view of inmates rights: a. believes that the fewer rights inmates have, the greater the deterrent effect of punishment. b. believes that if inmates are given the same rights and privileges as any citizen, their anger and resentment toward society will diminish, thereby aiding the rehabilitation process. c. believes that inmates are entitled to due process of the law even in confinement. d. believes none of these choices.

d. to hire, supervise, and terminate parole officers.

The duties of the parole board include all of the following except: a. to determine whether parole should be revoked, if violations of conditions occur. b. to select and place prisoners on parole. c. to determine when the parole function is completed and to discharge from parole. d. to hire, supervise, and terminate parole officers.

d. conditions of their confinement

The grievance process is a formalized procedure that enables inmates to register their complaints about the _____. a. actions of other inmates b. severity of their sentence c. status of their appeal d. conditions of their confinement

c. hands-off doctrine.

The idea that persons sentenced to prison are not entitled to the same constitutional protections they enjoyed before conviction is called the: a. hands-on doctrine. b. hands-up doctrine. c. hands-off doctrine. d. hands-down doctrine.

a. Second Chance Act.

The legislation that authorized grants to government agencies and non-profit groups to provide employment assistance, substance abuse treatment, housing, family programming, mentoring, victim support and other services designed to reduce recidivism is called: a. Second Chance Act. b. Offender Reintegration Act. c. Recidivism Reduction Act. d. Second Opportunity Act.

a. drug offenses.

The majority of people on parole were sentenced for: a. drug offenses. b. organized crime. c. violent offenses. d. property offenses.

a. manage the competing interests of inmates and officials

The success of corrections ombudsmen rests on their ability to _____. a. manage the competing interests of inmates and officials b. be sympathetic to the needs of prison wardens c. manage the demands and complexities of their caseload d. be tough with inmates with unreasonable complaints

c. to prevent the commission of a violent felony.

The use of deadly force in prison is permissible under which of the following circumstances? a. to restore order in the prison. b. all of these c. to prevent the commission of a violent felony. d. to prevent a conspiracy to start a riot.

c. harassing cell searches

Under the Eighth Amendment, inmates are protected from all of the following except: a. painful executions b. unlawful deadly force c. harassing cell searches d. physical abuse

a. inmates must be provided funds to obtain legal counsel

Under the Fourteenth Amendment, inmates have all of the following due process rights except: a. inmates must be provided funds to obtain legal counsel b. inmates must receive advance written notice of alleged rule infraction. c. inmates must be allowed sufficient time to prepare a defense. d. inmates may call witnesses as long as there is no threat to institutional security

Section 1983

Under this federal statute persons who are deprived of their rights under the constitution by someone acting under "color of law" (federal, state, or local) can bring a federal cause of action for damages and other relief.

Pamela Devata

What Labor & employment partner Sefarth Shaw LLP spoke on the clip?

d. Prison Litigation Reform Act

What act served to limit inmate-sponsored litigation involving conditions of confinement? a. Civil Rights Act b. Religious Freedom Act c. Prisoner Rights Act d. Prison Litigation Reform Act

a. the requirement to admit culpability

What is a major issue concerning parole board decision-making? a. the requirement to admit culpability b. the wide divergence in release rates among blacks and whites c. the need for a face-to-face meeting with the inmate d. the lack of an oral explanation as to the decision

to change perception of ex-offenders

What is the Lifeline of Success goal?

a. landmark decision.

When a precedent establishes an important principle, or represents a change or new law, that precedent is known as a: a. landmark decision. b. judgment. c. victory. d. milestone.

b. mandatory release.

When an inmate is released when the unserved portion of the maximum prison term equals good time it is called: a. conditional parole. b. mandatory release. c. discretionary parole. d. institutional parole.

d. Johnson v. California

Which of the following U.S. Supreme Court cases did the court rule that racial segregation of prison inmates, in their cells or anywhere on prison grounds, is inappropriate use of racial classification? a. Brown v. Plata b. Cutter v. Williamson c. Wolff v. McDonald d. Johnson v. California

d. Not traveling more than 50 miles from home or not leaving the county for more than 48 hours without prior approval from the parole officer.

Which of the following is not a special condition of parole? a. Participating in psychological or psychiatric evaluation, as instructed by the offender's supervising officer. b. Participating in an appropriate educational or vocational program, as indicated by the parole's parole officer. c. Participating in mental health treatment/case management/rehabilitation training program. d. Not traveling more than 50 miles from home or not leaving the county for more than 48 hours without prior approval from the parole officer.

DeAndre Brown

______ is the executive director to lifeline of success in Memphis, TN. (Frazier county) An ex-offender reetry program

b. Walter Crofton.

______________ established the "Irish mark system" in which inmates could earn early release by positive behavior. a. John Augustus. b. Walter Crofton. c. Zebulon Brockway. d. Alexander Maconochie.

Laurie Black

felon in need of job on clip