Chapter 14: Community Corrections Flashcards
Probation
correctional supervision while in the community
Parole
a term of supervised, conditional release from incarceration under correctional supervision
Community Corrections
sanctions that punish or place restrictions on criminal offenders outside of prisons and jails
Sanctions
ways to punish or place restrictions on offenders
Two Types of Sanctions Relating to Criminal Punishments
Alternatives to Incarceration
Probation, financial penalties, home confinement with electronic monitoring, and intensive supervision.
Two Types of Sanctions Relating to Criminal Punishments
After a Sentence of Incarceration
Court supervision in the form of parole, work release, furloughs, and halfway houses designed to foster a guided shift from imprisonment to freedom.
Two Categories of Probation Conditions
- General Conditions: conditions applied to everyone on probation
- Specific Conditions: specific conditions for specific types of offenders
Conditions Designed to Control Behavior
Staying within one’s jurisdiction/ surrendering a passport
Not permitted to possess weapons
Not permitted to possess drugs
Not permitted to associate with known felons
Conditions Designed to Change Behavior
Paying back the victim (restitution)
Completing community service
Paying fines and fees
Alcohol and/or drug treatment and testing
Employment / education requirements
Good time
when an offender receives minor reductions in their remaining time to be served for every day they follow and abide by the rules of their facility.
Max out
when an offender has served their complete sentence as determined by the court without receiving good time or parole.
Common Parole Conditions
No alcohol / drug use
No firearms possession
No associations with known felons
Must report to parole officials without delay
Must stay within authorized jurisdiction
Must report changes in work or living arrangements
Must not break the law
Must complete required or special programming
What is the primary role of probation officers?
Ensuring compliance of probationers
Probation is usually assigned in cases involving?
Misdemeanors & first time non-violent offenders
Which amendments in the Bill of Rights could be of concern with the use of day fines in the United States?
8th and 14th
