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What are the three components of the criminal justice system?
Law enforcement
Courts
Corrections
the first penitentiary in the united states was what?
Walnut street jail
What are the differences between walnut street and the auburn system?
walnut street jail: Large open rooms, established work programs, little regard for physical well-being.
Auburn system: Seperate cells, group labor and silence was enforced at all times. inmates also made goods for manufacturers
where and when was louisiana's first penitentiary built?
Baton rouge in 1835 at the center of 6th and Laurel
where and when did the first penitentiary move to?
moved to a plantation in west feliciana named samuel james in 1880
what was the states penitentiaries nickname?
Angola
who was operating corrections in 1901 - 1916?
Board of control
What are the five problems throughout the history of jails? ​
Jail conditions
Lawsuit issues
Professional organizations
Problems of today
whats the most important jail function that corrections officers need to remember?
Security of the jail is paramount
what are three C's of corrections?
Care
Custody
Control
what are the three categories of detention?
Pre trial
Sentenced
Material witness
what may happen during Pre-Trial?
not yet convicted may be eligible for bail or bond may not be forced to work may be housed separately, if under a consent decree
What may happen while being Sentenced?
Have been convicted Sentenced to departments of public safety or parish/ city jail check court documents carefully
what happens to Material Witnesses?
may be pre-trial sentenced or not charged with a crime at all Detained to prevent flight or to protect from danger May require segergation
what are other type of inmates that may be housed in correctional facilities?
Juveniles & mentally ill
how may juveniles be housed?
may be housed in a juvinile detention center unless other arrangements are made
how can juveniles be housed in adult facilities?
seriousness of the crime, minimum age of 14, adjudicated as an adult by the courts,
mentally ill persons cannot be housed in a correctional facillity unless what?
They have a criminal charge
what are the five responsibilities of a correction officer in security?
prevent escapes, expose contraband, ensure saftey, maintains order
when are you working as a supervisor?
you are in charge of inmates you correct a wrong doing by either inmates or staff you help find solutions to the problems ​
when do you work as a broker?
identify the needs of an inmate try to find solutions for their needs help inmates benefit from both community and jail resources
how is attitude defined?
a manner of acting, feeling, or thinking that shows ones character
when are you functioning as a change agent?
motivating change influence attitudes serving as a positive role model by earning respect and not demanding respect
how do you work as a community relations officer?
you act professionally while both on duty and off duty you obey ALL laws you have both honesty and integrity
what is stress?
pressures from the outside that make us feel tense
what are problems that can lead to stress for correctional officers?
inmate behavior, injustices of the court system, disciplinary issues (both officer and inmate), desire to transfer shift work/ overtime training/ testing
what are effects of stress that are common for correctional officers?
physical illness burn outs family problems poor job performance
what are negative stress relievers?
over/under eating alcohol abuse isolation neglecting responsibilities escape mechanisms
what are positive stress relivers?
value of job receration/ relaxation exercise/ diet seek help
what's the purpose of a Desciplinary Procedure?
Promotes order sanitation and saftey within the facility It further provides for Sanctions of violations of facility rules Helps prevent a breakdown of security in the facility helps promote good morale among both inmates and staff
what are the requirements for a disciplinary procedure?
The rules must be written rules Specified penalties for violations must be specified Rules and sanctions must be made Available to all
What's the 14th amendment?
Guarantees the right to due process
what's case law?
Decisions in various lawsuites have led to procedural guidelines ​
Basic Jail Guidelines are developed by what?
Louisiana sheriffs association (LSA) and Department of corrections (DPSC) ​
what should the inmate rule book specify? ​
Behavior expected of each inmate, such as speaking respectfully to officers, staff and other inmates, refraining from fighting, ECT. Invidual responsibilities, such as keeping his living area clean, standing for head counts, wearing his jail uniform in good order. Specify each facility Rules Specify the range of Sanctions available for the violation of each rule
how should the inmate rule book be?
Clear and Concise
what happens if the inmates can't read english from the rule book?
The rule book must be available in the language of any inmate who doesn't speak or understand english
what are the two types of Sanctions?
Major and minor
what happens to a inmate who has a major sanction against them?
May spend time in isolation or lock down, loss of accrued "Good Time", If they present as a threat to jail security they may face reclassification and transfered to a higher custody level, may face restitution for damages can lose privileges
what is restitution?
Reimbursement of damages
what happens to a inmate with minor sanctions?
Could resault in a reprimand with a warning of more severe penalties for repeated violations. can result in a loss of privilege isolation or lockdown for less time than what might be imposed for a major violation
Before the disciplinary process what must there be?
A report written by a staff member which details the alleged offense or offenses with the corresponding RULE NUMBER , the name of the staff member making the accusation, the name of the inmate, the date, time and location of the offense, and details of the incident.
what can a inmate sign before the hearing?
A waiver of his right to a hearing if he wishes, and if he is advised of the sanctions, which he faces for the violation
if the inmate decides to proceed to a hearing what must they be given?
a notification within 24 hours What should the inmate be provided if they have a hearing? A copy of the report
what should the notification include?
Information that the inmate has the right to request counsel and witness
when should the hearing be held?
within 7 working days
what happens if the inmate presents a threat to security during or before a hearing?
The courts can hold the hearing with or without them
the inmate should be advised of what?
The violation
the inmate can make a what?
statement in their defense
The inmate may name who during the hearing?
May name witnesses and request their appearance on their behalf.
after hearing the report and the ststements of the inmate and their witnesses, if any, the board announces what?
Its findings
After the hearing, the inmate has the right to?
Appeal the decision of the disciplinary board to an authority other than the members of the board
What is double jeopardy?
A procedural defense that forbids a defendant from being tried again on the same (or similar) charges following a legitimate acquittal or conviction the courts have consistently held that the right of protection against double jeopardy guaranteed by the fith amendment does not apply.
when can a inmate be segregated?
When they present a danger to other inmates, staff, security or to self
An inmate who is on Administrative Segregation retains what?
Their privleges
*** What are the aspects of BOOKING PROCEDURES***
1. Security 2. human relations 3. health 4. legal 5. obtain personal information 6. fingerprinting & photographing 7. personal property inventory
What are the two types of searches?
pat down (Clothed) & Strip search
what are the six reasons to recognize obvious needs for medic treatment prior to acceptance in the jail?
1. cost of ANY care 2. necessary hospital stays may result in a drain on man power 3. cost of litigation among claims of inadequate heath care 4. inmate may die from existing injuries or illnesses 5. special attention must be directed toward a sick or injured inmate once they are confined to a jail 6. posibility of the new inmate commiting suicide
why is inmate personal information needed?
1. Identification 2. Classification 3. housing
what are the three steps in the admissions process?
1. Personal Hygien 2. Issuance of bedding, and supplies 3. Orientation to rules and regulations
what are the goals of classifications?
Proper assignment of inmates for the purpose of, saftey, security, rehabilitation, and supervision
what are the three levels of security?
1. Minimum 2. Medium 3. Maximum
What are the six mistakes when releasing inmates?
1. Wrong inmate 2. Early release 3. Wanted by another agency 4. Unauthorized person 5. Outstanding warrent 6. Unauthorized Signature
what are the type of discharges when releasing pre-trial inmates?
1. Bail 2. Cash 3. Property bond 4. recognizance bond 5. unsecured surety 6. transfer release 7. temporary release 8. charges dismissed 9. not guilty
what are the types of discharges releasing scentenced inmates?
1. Probation 2. Parole 3. Good time release 4. Serves full sentence 5. Modification to the sentence 6. Transfer release 7. Temporary release
what are the five major roles of correction officers?
security officer, supervisor, broker change agent, community relations officer
inmates what's the 8th amendment?
Protects against crule and unusual punishment
What is the 5th amendment?
Right to remain silent
what is administrative segmentation?
A procedure designed not to punish violations of rules, but to protect inmates, staff of the institutional security and the inmate themselves from consequences of their generally disruptive or violent behavior
What should the inmate be provided of they have a hearing?
A copy of the report
burden of proof imposed by the courts as satisfying a finding is considered what?
“Some Evidence”, staff reports can be some evidence
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