An important feature in the organization of parole decision -making is that the parole board is independent from the prison administration. True False
The goals and philosophies of the juvenile justice system are nearly identical to those of the criminal justice system. True False
What are prison security levels designed to match? staff resources risk of inmate violence and escape physical security all of the above
The juvenile justice process usually begins with a complaint to the police and a contact between a law enforcement officer and the juvenile offender. True False
The FBI collects both juvenile and adult crime data in the annual Uniform Crime Reports. True False
Which is not a prison security level? high/close intake federal community
What is the largest professional organization for corrections in the United States? National Correctional Industries Association American Jail Association American Correctional Association Correctional Peace Officers Foundation
Administrators of state correctional agencies are responsible for which of the following? provide rehabilitative programs to inmates oversee the prisons create a politically supported agenda all of the above
States have practiced the civil commitment of sexually violent predators to mental institutions since the early 1900s. True False
Correctional officials encourage the housing of juvenile offenders in prisons with older adult felons. True False
Due to HIPAA telehealth cannot be used for mental health care. True False
Which of the following defects to mutual assent involves the use of the threat of force to compel a person to act? \begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline 1.78\ points\ &\ Multiple\ Choice\ \\ \hline eBook\ &\ One\ of\ the\ parties\ is\ under\ duress.\ \\ \hline One\ of\ the\ parties\ is\ under\ andvd\ influence.\ \\ \hline One\ of\ the\ parties\ is\ under\ menace.\ \\ \hline One\ of\ the\ parties\ is\ committing\ fraud.\ \\ \hline \end{array}
If an attorney believes that he or she isn't competent to handle a case, he or she may ethically do all of the following except A) accept the case on behalf of another attorney. B) accept the case and try to get up to speed on the material. C) accept the case but work with another attorney. D) decline the case.
15. If you do not want to be passed it is ok to speed up while someone is trying to pass you True False
An attorney who wants to write a book about a case he or she is involved lin A) may only use a ghostwriter. B) may not negotiate with a publisher unti he or she no longer represents the affected client. C) must include his or her client as co-author. D) is prohibited from doing so.
In many states, what has been developed to hear cases involving defendants with severe mental illnesses who are facing misdemeanor or non-violent felony convictions? A) Treatment Court B) Mental Health Court C) Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition D) Intermediate Punishment
Which of the following is information that a lawyer is not permitted to state in an extrajudicial statement to the media or public? A) The court the case is being tried in B) The name of the judge C) Basic information of the defendant D) Information regarding a plea
Competent legal advice and representation require only pursuing or bringing claims into court that have A) bias. B) merit. C) a low profile. D) funding.
Which of the following is not one of three theories on leadership in the criminal justice field? A) Contingency theory B) Personality theory C) Behavioral theory D) Trait theory
Which of the following professions would have no ethical implications for someone serving as a judge? A) Teaching in higher education B) Working as a government accountant C) Practicing law for low-income individuals D) A judge can have no other professions.any other employment would pose conflicts of interest.
