Legal Studies

After declining between 2009 and 2013, the jail population showed an increase in 2014.

After declining between 2009 and 2013, the jail population showed an increase in 2014.

After declining between 2009 and 2013, the jail population showed an increase in 2014.

▸ true

▸ false

JisselFlores   124   1 Reply

meigsfla

Jails are restricted in size so that none can house more than 300 people.

Jails are restricted in size so that none can house more than 300 people.

Jails are restricted in size so that none can house more than 300 people.

▸ true

▸ false

Dymondmonae   421   2 Replies

Dymondmonae

In addition to holding persons awaiting trial or serving a short-term sentence to confinement, jails ...

In addition to holding persons awaiting trial or serving a short-term sentence to confinement, jails ...

In addition to holding persons awaiting trial or serving a short-term sentence to confinement, jails may also detain juveniles pending transfer to juvenile authorities.

▸ true

▸ false

lbelcher   116   1 Reply

sliceofoctopi

Six states have integrated jail-prison systems rather than the more typical local jail systems.

Six states have integrated jail-prison systems rather than the more typical local jail systems.

Six states have integrated jail-prison systems rather than the more typical local jail systems.

▸ true

▸ false

asdoooeoe   116   3 Replies

Antoinette12

Defendants who are detained in jail are more likely to be convicted than are defendants who receive ...

Defendants who are detained in jail are more likely to be convicted than are defendants who receive ...

Defendants who are detained in jail are more likely to be convicted than are defendants who receive pretrial release to the community.

▸ true

▸ false

Biraj   105   1 Reply

Niquegirl21!

About 80 percent of defendants are kept in jail while awaiting disposition of their case.

About 80 percent of defendants are kept in jail while awaiting disposition of their case.

About 80 percent of defendants are kept in jail while awaiting disposition of their case.

▸ true

▸ false

billyhilly   102   2 Replies

billyhilly

When a team of workers gather information from and about a defendant for purposes of evaluating the ...

When a team of workers gather information from and about a defendant for purposes of evaluating the ...

When a team of workers gather information from and about a defendant for purposes of evaluating the risk he or she poses to the community during the pretrial stage, that team is conducting a pretrial assessment.

▸ true

▸ false

mdagenh1   104   1 Reply

ShaeTime3

A defendant's promise to appear for trial without paying any money is referred to as a release on ...

A defendant's promise to appear for trial without paying any money is referred to as a release on ...

A defendant's promise to appear for trial without paying any money is referred to as a release on recognizance or ROR.

▸ true

▸ false

Izzydhindsa   104   2 Replies

Izzydhindsa

The living area and cells of new-generation jails typically have comfortable furniture, tiled or ...

The living area and cells of new-generation jails typically have comfortable furniture, tiled or ...

[html]The living area and cells of new-generation jails typically have comfortable furniture, tiled or carpeted floors, and basically a normalized living environment. This is done in an attempt to make prisoners feel

▸ ownership toward their surroun

Yessi15   123   1 Reply

johnsyke

Podular direct supervision places the custodial staff, for their entire shift, in the inmate's ...

Podular direct supervision places the custodial staff, for their entire shift, in the inmate's ...

[html]Podular direct supervision places the custodial staff, for their entire shift, in the inmate's living area. As a result

▸ verbal, but not physical assaults, by inmates against staff have increased.

▸ a safer environment for both inmates and s

mrive3127   112   2 Replies

mrive3127

Two key ingredients incorporated into new generation jails are

Two key ingredients incorporated into new generation jails are

[html]Two key ingredients incorporated into new generation jails are

▸ linear facility design and intermittent surveillance.

▸ linear facility design and direct supervision.

▸ podular design and direct supervision.

▸ podular design and intermitte

Frost   110   1 Reply

h00304413

Jails configured as ________ facilities are designed with single- or multiple-occupancy cells ...

Jails configured as ________ facilities are designed with single- or multiple-occupancy cells ...

Jails configured as ________ facilities are designed with single- or multiple-occupancy cells aligned along corridors.

▸ elliptical

▸ podular

▸ linear

▸ continuous

Begonia   120   2 Replies

Begonia

The percentage of jail inmates identified as having a mental health problem is especially high for

The percentage of jail inmates identified as having a mental health problem is especially high for

The percentage of jail inmates identified as having a mental health problem is especially high for

▸ persons age 24 or younger.

▸ males.

▸ adults who had been living with their parents.

▸ non-Hispanic African-Americans.

uni67   123   1 Reply

rand22

Of the inmates in Indian Country jails who were confined for a violent offense, most were there for ...

Of the inmates in Indian Country jails who were confined for a violent offense, most were there for ...

Of the inmates in Indian Country jails who were confined for a violent offense, most were there for assault and

▸ explosives.

▸ murder.

▸ arson.

▸ domestic violence.

nyounger   106   2 Replies

nyounger

According to the box "Ten Things We Know About Women in Jails"

According to the box "Ten Things We Know About Women in Jails"

[html]According to the box "Ten Things We Know About Women in Jails"

▸ most jail classification systems are used to guide decisions about housing and security for women even though those systems have not been validated specifically for women.

▸ wom

Frost   119   1 Reply

Lori734

In order to provide secure and humane confinement conditions for female inmates, the jail ...

In order to provide secure and humane confinement conditions for female inmates, the jail ...

[html]In order to provide secure and humane confinement conditions for female inmates, the jail environment and procedures should be modified in which of the following ways?

▸ Female-only group treatment activities should be provided.

▸ Information

jujubee600   107   2 Replies

jujubee600

As more research is conducted on women involved in the criminal justice system, it becomes ...

As more research is conducted on women involved in the criminal justice system, it becomes ...

[html]As more research is conducted on women involved in the criminal justice system, it becomes increasingly clear that

▸ there are no, or at least minimal, differences in the paths to criminality taken by males and females.

▸ when differences bet

coolcat   106   1 Reply

yesimshay

In 1990, women were 9 percent of the jail population. By 2014 that percentage had grown to

In 1990, women were 9 percent of the jail population. By 2014 that percentage had grown to

In 1990, women were 9 percent of the jail population. By 2014 that percentage had grown to

▸ 47%.

▸ 33%.

▸ 15%.

▸ 27%.

anhsu   145   2 Replies

anhsu

From 2000 to 2014, the percentage of jail inmates who were white, non-Hispanic ________, whereas the ...

From 2000 to 2014, the percentage of jail inmates who were white, non-Hispanic ________, whereas the ...

[html]From 2000 to 2014, the percentage of jail inmates who were white, non-Hispanic ________, whereas the percentage of jail inmates who were non-Hispanic African-Americans ________.

▸ increased / decreased

▸ decreased / stayed constant

▸ decreas

be beautiful   114   1 Reply

bli14

Jail inmates are predominantly

Jail inmates are predominantly

Jail inmates are predominantly

▸ Black/African-American and non-Hispanic.

▸ juveniles.

▸ male.

▸ all of the above.

▸ none of the above.

iloveyofacexx3   116   2 Replies

iloveyofacexx3

Jails, but not prisons, usually

Jails, but not prisons, usually

Jails, but not prisons, usually

▸ hold convicted felons.

▸ house males and females in separate facilities.

▸ are operated by state governments.

▸ detain persons not yet convicted of a crime.

kaarnold98   121   1 Reply

jackjohnson74

Most accurately, the two functions of jails are

Most accurately, the two functions of jails are

[html]Most accurately, the two functions of jails are

▸ detaining persons awaiting trial and punishing convicted persons awaiting sentencing.

▸ providing short-term confinement for misdemeanants and long-term confinement for felons.

▸ providing sh

meganA   118   2 Replies

meganA

In those states with integrated jail-prison systems, responsibility for the administration and ...

In those states with integrated jail-prison systems, responsibility for the administration and ...

[html]In those states with integrated jail-prison systems, responsibility for the administration and operation of jails located throughout the state lies with

▸ state government.

▸ federal government.

▸ city government.

▸ county government.[/html

BenAff   124   1 Reply

anuja709

Data from a sample of state court felony cases found what percentage of defendants who were released ...

Data from a sample of state court felony cases found what percentage of defendants who were released ...

Data from a sample of state court felony cases found what percentage of defendants who were released prior to case disposition made all scheduled court appearances and had not pretrial misconduct.

▸ 90%.

▸ 70%.

▸ 40%.

▸ 20%.

rsbains   131   2 Replies

rsbains

Under which type of pretrial release is the defendant allowed to remain at liberty in the community ...

Under which type of pretrial release is the defendant allowed to remain at liberty in the community ...

[html]Under which type of pretrial release is the defendant allowed to remain at liberty in the community solely on his or her promise to appear for trial at the required time.

▸ Bail bond.

▸ Release on recognizance.

▸ Conditional release.

▸ Prom

victor.m.rojas2   108   1 Reply

Lori734

________ is a type of pretrial release in which defendants are placed at liberty in the community ...

________ is a type of pretrial release in which defendants are placed at liberty in the community ...

[html]________ is a type of pretrial release in which defendants are placed at liberty in the community without having to make a payment but are still responsible for the full bail amount if they fail to meet required court appearances.

▸ Bail bond

yufeige4   114   2 Replies

yufeige4

A written agreement presented by the defendant, who agrees to pay cash or surrender property to the ...

A written agreement presented by the defendant, who agrees to pay cash or surrender property to the ...

[html]A written agreement presented by the defendant, who agrees to pay cash or surrender property to the court if he or she fails to attend required court appearances is called a

▸ surety of peace.

▸ controle judi

SPP24   128   1 Reply

mace

The most frequent non-financial release procedure for a criminal is

The most frequent non-financial release procedure for a criminal is

The most frequent non-financial release procedure for a criminal is

▸ unsecured bond.

▸ bail bond.

▸ release on recognizance (ROR).

▸ conditional release.

miks   116   3 Replies

Cele_1015

When authorities arrest a person suspected of having committed a crime, two conflicting goals are ...

When authorities arrest a person suspected of having committed a crime, two conflicting goals are ...

[html]When authorities arrest a person suspected of having committed a crime, two conflicting goals are put in motion. Which of the following best reflects the community goal?

▸ Ensuring the suspect will appear for trial.

▸ Avoiding damage to famil

malabranche13   155   1 Reply

cuddahy99

Global positioning system (GPS) technology significantly improves the capabilities of electronic ...

Global positioning system (GPS) technology significantly improves the capabilities of electronic ...

[html]Global positioning system (GPS) technology significantly improves the capabilities of electronic monitoring (EM). Some people have even suggested we can now track the movements of offenders being supervised in the community better than we can t

Gideon123   111   2 Replies

Gideon123

The chapter points out that community service is an underutilized sanction in most jurisdictions. ...

The chapter points out that community service is an underutilized sanction in most jurisdictions. ...

The chapter points out that community service is an underutilized sanction in most jurisdictions. Discuss why that is true and what can be done to encourage greater use of this sanction.

Skizzle234   106   1 Reply

Kaajalp

Describe problem-solving courts and give examples of three specific types.

Describe problem-solving courts and give examples of three specific types.

Describe problem-solving courts and give examples of three specific types.

gorgeous   112   3 Replies

purplepanda1516

How can community service benefit both the community and the offender?

How can community service benefit both the community and the offender?

How can community service benefit both the community and the offender?

barmour44   115   1 Reply

bli14

Discuss the difference between legal and technical violations.

Discuss the difference between legal and technical violations.

Discuss the difference between legal and technical violations.

joanne1718   118   2 Replies

joanne1718

All community-based corrections sanctions are said to provide important benefits but to also present ...

All community-based corrections sanctions are said to provide important benefits but to also present ...

All community-based corrections sanctions are said to provide important benefits but to also present some problems. Identify and explain at least three such benefits and three possible problems.

kaarnold98   132   1 Reply

katiewill

When enforced with electronic monitoring, home ________ is stricter than curfew and affords greater ...

When enforced with electronic monitoring, home ________ is stricter than curfew and affords greater ...

When enforced with electronic monitoring, home ________ is stricter than curfew and affords greater control over offenders' activities since they must remain at home except for approved absences.

meikunn2565   100   3 Replies

sadeen

For offenders in residential community corrections facilities, research shows that ________ is a key ...

For offenders in residential community corrections facilities, research shows that ________ is a key ...

For offenders in residential community corrections facilities, research shows that ________ is a key factor in their success.

PiMaster314   106   1 Reply

Cele_1015

In cases where the losses incurred by the victim are substantial, the state may provide money to ...

In cases where the losses incurred by the victim are substantial, the state may provide money to ...

In cases where the losses incurred by the victim are substantial, the state may provide money to qualifying victims through a victim ________ fund.

dillon_green23   107   2 Replies

dillon_green23

In its most general meaning, ________ service mandates that offenders labor at unpaid work for the ...

In its most general meaning, ________ service mandates that offenders labor at unpaid work for the ...

In its most general meaning, ________ service mandates that offenders labor at unpaid work for the general good.

dskmvld   125   1 Reply

peaceout3000

When a probation officer interviews convicted felons and gathers information prior to the sentencing ...

When a probation officer interviews convicted felons and gathers information prior to the sentencing ...

When a probation officer interviews convicted felons and gathers information prior to the sentencing of that offender, the probation officer is serving as a(n) ________ investigator.

asjstr   122   2 Replies

asjstr