Chapter 4 Quiz

Which Supreme Court case allowed an exception to parole violations by holding that failure to make restitution payments due to unemployment is not sufficient reason to revoke probation? A.) Bearden v. Georgia B.) Gagnon v. Scarpelli C.) United States v. Birnbaum D.) Bell v. Wolfish

A.) Bearden v. Georgia

Which 1973 Supreme Court decision created the due process requirements for revoking probation? A.) Mempa v. Rhay B.) Gagnon v. Scarpelli C.) United States v. Birnbaum D.) Bell v. Wolfish

B.) Gagnon v. Scarpelli

Which probation style mimics the community policing philosophy and partners with citizens groups, churches, and other neighborhood organizations? A.) Special Conditions of Probation B.) Intensive-Supervision Probation C.) Public-Safety Probation D.) Broken-Windows Probation

D.) Broken-Window Probation

Judges have little discretion in imposing special conditions of probation. (T/F)

False

With house arrest, offenders face the restriction of not being able to work at a job outside of the house. (T/F)

False

What kind of caseload includes offenders with very high risk or needs? A.) Intensive-Supervision B.) Regular C.) Special D.) Standard

A.) Intensive-Supervision

Which type of supervision is typically satisfactory for offenders who pose little risk to the community? A.) Minimum Supervision B.) Intensive Supervision C.) Administrative Supervision D.) Regular Supervision

A.) Minimum Supervision

Which of the following eras of corrections developed with the distinct provision that the community be an essential part of the correctional process? A.) Re-integrative B.) Rehabilitative C.) Retributive D.) Institutional

A.) Re-integrative

Community corrections gained prominence as an adaptation of which of the following eras of corrections? A.) Rehabilitative B.) Retributive C.) Re-integrative D.) Recidivist

A.) Rehabilitative

In which case did the Supreme Court determine that probation is a privilege and not a right? A.) United States v. Birnbaum B.) Morrissey v. Brewer C.) Mempa v. Rhay D.) Gagnon v. Scarpelli

A.) United States v. Birnbaum

Which of the following is NOT a possible result if the court finds that a probationer is in violation? A.) The court may add conditions and restore to probation. B.) The court has no discretion and must order imprisonment under the original sentence. C.) The court may revoke probation and order imprisonment under the original sentence. D.) The court may reprimand and restore to supervision.

B.) The court has no discretion and must order imprisonment under the original sentence.

Which of the following styles of supervising community offenders emphasizes assisting the offender with problems, providing counseling, and ensuring that the offender successfully completes supervision? A.) Intensive-Supervision Style B.) Surveillance Style C.) Casework Style D.) Regular Style

C.) Casework Style

Which of the following requires that an offender repay society for the harm caused by his or her offense? A.) Asset Forfeiture B.) Fines C.) Offender Restitution D.) Cost of Supervision

C.) Offender Restitution

Which of the following is a prison sentence that is suspended on the conditions that the offender follows certain rules and commits no further crimes? A.) House Arrest B.) Community Corrections C.) Probation D.) Parole

C.) Probation

__________ is used only after low-risk offenders demonstrate a good adjustment to supervision. A.) Regular Supervision B.) Minimum Supervision C.) Intensive Supervision D.) Administrative Supervision

D.) Administrative Supervision

Which Supreme Court decision granted probationers the right to legal counsel during the revocation hearing? A.) United States v. Birnbaum B.) Gagnon v. Scarpelli C.) Morrissey v. Brewer D.) Mempa v. Rhay

D.) Mempa v. Rhay

Which is NOT a factor that has been cited in support of intermediate sanctions? A.) Increase in prison overcrowding. B.) Unhappiness with regular probation supervision. C.) Tightening of state budgets. D.) Rise in the number of plea bargains.

D.) Rise in the number of plea bargains.

A probationer cannot be arrested and detained in jail during the revocation process. (T/F)

False

Community supervision officers do not visit offenders' residences or places of employment. (T/F)

False

Electronic monitoring is a criminal sanction, not a method of supervision. (T/F)

False

During a revocation hearing, a probationer may be represented by legal counsel and may have the opportunity to testify. (T/F)

True

In recent years, as a result of increasing surveillance and close monitoring of offenders, the number of probation violations has risen significantly. (T/F)

True

Offenders can pay restitution through community service. (T/F)

True

Over the past fifty years, the sentencing options available to judges have increased. (T/F)

True

Under administrative supervision, offenders have no contact with a parole or probation officer, but they still must meet their conditions. (T/F)

True