Criminal Justice Process

This tutorial provides an overview of the criminal justice process, which includes entry into the system, prosecution and pretrial services, adjudication, sentencing and sanctions, and corrections. It explains how a crime is reported, investigated, and how charges are filed. The video also covers the trial process, sentencing, and the corrections phase, including incarceration and release. The tutorial aims to give viewers a comprehensive understanding of how the criminal justice system operates.

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the criminal justice process?

• Adjudication

• Prosecution and pretrial services

• Community service

• Entry to the system

What is the first step in entering the criminal justice system?

• Arrest of a suspect

• Crime must be committed and reported

• Trial process begins

• Sentencing is determined

Who decides whether to file charges against the accused?

• The prosecutor

• The jury

• The judge

• The defense attorney

What happens during a preliminary hearing?

• The accused is sentenced

• The accused is released on bail

• The accused is informed of their rights

• Evidence is presented to determine indictment

What is the purpose of plea bargaining?

• To release the accused on bail

• To present evidence to a jury

• To negotiate a lesser charge or other incentives

• To determine the sentence

If a defendant is found not guilty, what is the next step?

• They are sentenced

• They are retried

• They are released

• They are placed on probation

What determines the length of a sentence for a misdemeanor?

• The severity of the crime

• The decision of the jury

• The plea bargain agreement

• The prosecutor's recommendation

What is a possible outcome for a convicted felon?

• Community service

• Death penalty

• A fine

• Probation

What is the role of parole officers?

• To sentence the convicted

• To monitor inmates on parole

• To file charges against the accused

• To present evidence in court

Which of the following is a rare outcome for inmates?

• House arrest

• Probation

• Clemency

• Parole