LJ 1 Community Corrections

John was sentenced to five years in prison and was released after serving four years. What mechanism applies to his early release?

• Bail

• Parole

• Probation

• Revocation

The first person or organization to implement parole in the United States was:

• Captain Alexander Maconochie

• The united States Parole Commission

• Zebulon Brockway

• John Agustus

Two of the most critical issues surrounding halfway house are:

• Discrimination and an impersonal atmosphere

• Rights to privacy and protection against self-incrimination

• Community resistance and recidivism

• Cumulative effects and monetary issues

What two Supreme Court cases provide procedural safeguards to either probationers or parolees?

• Gagnon v. Scarpelli ; Greenholtz v. Nebraska

• Griffin v. Wisconsin ; Greenholtz v. Nebraska

• Morrissey v. Brewer ; Mempha v. Rhay

• Gagnon v. Scarpelli; Morrissey v. Brewer

Which of the following is a function of a probation or parole officer's work?

• Assist defense attorneys

• Determine guilt or innocence

• Suspend sentences

• Supervision of clients

Which of the following is a disadvantage of probation or parole?

• Relative lack of punishment

• Decreased risk to the community

• Decreased social costs

• Increased opportunities for rehabilitation

Which of the following is the most frequently used sentence in Criminal Justice?

• Diversion

• Probation

• Fines

• Incarceration

Intensive Supervision Probation (ISP) usually lasts:

• Five years

• Five to ten years

• Six months to two years

• Six months to twelve months

Which of the following is considered an advantage of using probation instead of imprisonment?

• Decreases employment opportunities for offenders

• Decreases the likelihood restitution will be paid

• Offenders may interact with other convicted offenders

• Allows the offender to maintain family ties

Which of the following outcomes accounted for the largest percentage of state paroles?

• Successfully completed their term of supervision

• Returned to prison or jail

• Failed to successfully meet the conditions of supervision

• Absconded