Correction Systems Quiz #1

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probation is..

like being grounded, you have limitations on your lifestyle and have extra work to do to stay out of being incarcerated.

what is community corrections?

when a person is on probation but remains in community. the “correction” in their behavior gets fixed while during probation

what is the opposite of community corrections?

incarceration (putting someone away in jail/prison), doesn’t necessarily correct any behavior most of the time though

in custody? pretrial release:

bail or ROR

what is the order of the hearings in a court process?

• 1st appearance

• rule 8

• omnibus (probable cause)

• plea hearing

• not guilty, guilty, or plea alfred

• final hearings are: trial OR sentencing

what are POs?

they can do a bail study at the first hearing, can show up at a sentencing hearing (PSI)

indeterminate

range of time the defendant is sentences to

determinate

a set time w/ early release for good behavior 

definite

a set time w/ no early release

what do all the ways of sentencing have in common?

they talk about prison, and felony level crimes

what is the difference between a bail and a bail bond?

bail bond: it’s like a loan w/ interest, people WILL hunt you down down | bail: fixed money you put up yourself and get it back with compliance

what does PA do regard to bail?

a bail study

retribution

(balance w/ crime and punishment)

incapacitation

remove from society

deterrence

motivate a person to do away from crime

Pretrial screening

higher points → less chance of ROR
felony charges higher points
less than 3 months living in MN

use of a weapon

living alone, employed less than part time or not full time student

under 21

failed appearance in court, or have prior felony or gross misdemeanor conviction with full time

Issues with pre-trial detention?

not found guilty yet

puts an unfair advantage on people with money

employment

freedom

family

pick any jail roster — who is in custody?

diversion

a program certain suspected criminals are offered which removes them from court process

no formal charges

must comply w/ conditions or formal charges can be brought and require you to go to court

pretrial supervision

for a pretrial release the court can issue conditions —- to insure those conditions are met a probation agent supervises checks in on, verifies location, performs testing, etc.

conditions that you don’t use alcohol or drugs often require UA’s and testing can cost defendant money

sentencing options 

probation - supervision and conditions

jail - incarceration w/ limited release for school or work 

combination - sentences can give a person some jail and once 

prison - felonies only see sentencing guidelines 

PSI

probation agents are in charge of gathering information about the client in order to make a sentencing recommendation to the court

through interviews of client + collateral contacts

conditions of probation

remain law abiding

pay fine and restitution

maintain employment (school)

refrain from alcohol or drugs

curfew — don’t leave state

treatment or classes

meet with probation agent

restorative justice circle — VOM

apology letter to victim/communtity

community work service

give presentations to the youth

finish high school/GED