Institutional Corrections Terminologies

A set of flashcards covering important terminologies in institutional corrections.

CARPETA

The institutional record of an inmate, consisting of their mittimus commitment order, prosecutor's information, and trial court decisions.

CORRECTIONS

The branch of criminal justice responsible for the custody, supervision, and rehabilitation of convicted offenders.

Correction as a Process

Reorientation of a criminal offender to prevent recidivism through individual measures of reformation rather than punitive actions.

Penology

A branch of criminology that deals with the custody, development, and reformation of inmates, studying punishment for crime.

MITTIMUS

A warrant issued by a court directing jail or prison authorities to receive and keep inmates.

Rehabilitation

A program aimed at restoring an inmate's self-respect and reintegrating them as law-abiding citizens.

CONTRABAND

Any item or article prohibited by law or jail rules.

DETAINEE

A person confined in prison pending investigation, trial, or appeal.

Escape

An attempt by a prisoner to break free from custody.

COMMITMENT

A written order consigning an offender to jail or prison for confinement.