Corrections/Juvenile System Flashcards

1
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What is suspended sentence type?

A

Sentence given but no time covered unless probation is violated

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2
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What is delayed sentencing type ?

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Delayed sentencing type is no sentence unless condition of probation are violated

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3
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What is probation/split sentence?

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Serve part of sentence in jail and part on probation

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4
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What is Shock probation

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Given regular prison or jail time and granted probation after 1-3 months

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5
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What are probation conditions?

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Standard condition: obey all laws, report to P.O, notify PO of life changes

Special conditions: restitution, employment, drug testing, and house arrest

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6
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Probationer Supervision

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Community safety primary goal
RPS: average case load of 75-200 probationers
IPS: average 8-10 probationers

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7
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Types of Probation Violations

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Technical: violation of non-criminal conditions of probation agreement
Non-technical violation: crimes or criminal circumstances

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8
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Probation Revocation

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Brought before judge
Modify conditions

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9
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Other types of sentences

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Juvenile Detention Facility
State Detention Facility

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10
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Important cases

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In re Gault created some adult rights to juveniles

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11
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Other cases

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Re Winship created reasonable doubt
New Jersey v. T.L.O - reasonable suspicion for school searches
Roper v. Simmons- no death penalty

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12
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Other cases

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Kent v. U.S.- must have hearing before waiver to adult court

Breed v Jones- can’t try as juvenile and then apply for waiver and try as adult

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13
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English house of corrections

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Bridewell
Housed the poor
75% were women
Average stay 1 week
Most released on bail

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14
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Early American corrections

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First jail built at Plymouth Rock to house convicts for auction
Key figures were: William Penn and the quakers

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15
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Who created the first jail and what was it used for ?

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William Penn and first jail for punishments

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16
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What was the purpose of the silent system?

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Goal was penitence
Was the first penitentiary in U.S.

17
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What was the first penitentiary and where?

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Eastern state prison in cherry hill, PA

18
Q

What was the purpose of the auburn and congregate system? Who created it?

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Elam Lynds
The purpose was to control

19
Q

What was California’s first jail?

A

The Hulk system
Point Quentin

20
Q

Who was the first state supported prison ?

A

San Quentin

21
Q

Which prison was built after San Quentin ?

A

The Folsom

22
Q

What was the California 2 prison system like ?

A

Judges had discretion to sentence to separate facilities

23
Q

Which prison was built third ? Why was it built ?

A

California institution for Women
It was created due to abuses of women at San Quentin

24
Q

What was the third men’s prison? What was it constructed for?

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California Institution for Men

Constructed for light offenders

25
Q

What was the name of the first special needs facility ?

A

Soledad medical prison

26
Q

What were the classification used for men to determine which facility went to?

A

Nature of crime
Criminal history
Prior institutional history

27
Q

What is the background for probation? Who started it?

A

Probation is administered at county level

John Augustus

28
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What is the probation process referral ?

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Custody referral: arrest
Non-custody referral: complaint

29
Q

What happens in the intake process?

A

Complainant signs “application for petition

They initiate informal probation

30
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What happens in the petition process?

A

Petition is filed by probation department

Minor charged with offenses

Must be filed within 48 hours of arrest

31
Q

What is the transfer to adult court process?

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Only violent offenders

Charged as an adult

Can be done by judge, prosecutor, or directly by law

32
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What is the Detention hearing?

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Conducted within 48 hours of arrest

Either plea admit or deny petition

33
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What is the purpose of pre-trial hearing ?

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The purpose is adjustment and substitution

34
Q

What is the adjudication hearing ?

A

The appear before a superior court judge

35
Q

What is the disposition hearing?

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It is the sentencing hearing

Disposition is made in the best interest of the child

36
Q

What is the correct order for juvenile proceedings?

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Referral process, intake, petition, detention hearing, pre-trial hearing, adjudication hearing, and disposition hearing