Chapter 2: Sentencing + Correctional Process Flashcards
Define sentencing
imposition of criminal sanctions by authority
Define pretrial diversion
suspension of crj process in order for offender to partake in treatment
- Success= lesser setence/ dismissal
Define preventative detention
keeping someone in jail to prevent crime and protect community
Define Bail
pledge of money/assets in exchange for promise to return for further processing
Define surety
person is legally liable for another
Define personal recognizance
person is release thru promise to appear for processing without bond
Define plea bargaining
agreement that the defendant plead guilty in exchange for lesser sentence
Define presentence investigation
report detailing background of offender
Concurrent vs Consecutive setences
Concurrent- sentences run at same time
Consecutive- sentences run after another
Manhattan Bail Project
started in the 1960’s
assisted judges with identifying individuals who were good candidates to be released on their own recognizance without commercial or monetary bond
Purposes of the PSI
use in sentencing by court, determining supervision needs during probation, in prison for classification, research
indeterminate sentences
sentences that have a minimum and maximum time to serve; decision by release authority determines actual amount served
Describe truth in sentencing
form of a determinate sentence, that required completion of 85% of the sentence before eligible for release
Describe good time
allows inmates the opportunity to reduce their eligibility for release thru good behavior
3 types of discretion in sentencing (describe)
Judicial- judges are granted considerable discretion in sentencing
Administrative- discretion granted to executive branch of gov.
Legislative- discretion granted to legislative branch
