Corrections/Juvenile System Flashcards
What is suspended sentence type?
Sentence given but no time covered unless probation is violated
What is delayed sentencing type ?
Delayed sentencing type is no sentence unless condition of probation are violated
What is probation/split sentence?
Serve part of sentence in jail and part on probation
What is Shock probation
Given regular prison or jail time and granted probation after 1-3 months
What are probation conditions?
Standard condition: obey all laws, report to P.O, notify PO of life changes
Special conditions: restitution, employment, drug testing, and house arrest
Probationer Supervision
Community safety primary goal
RPS: average case load of 75-200 probationers
IPS: average 8-10 probationers
Types of Probation Violations
Technical: violation of non-criminal conditions of probation agreement
Non-technical violation: crimes or criminal circumstances
Probation Revocation
Brought before judge
Modify conditions
Other types of sentences
Juvenile Detention Facility
State Detention Facility
Important cases
In re Gault created some adult rights to juveniles
Other cases
Re Winship created reasonable doubt
New Jersey v. T.L.O - reasonable suspicion for school searches
Roper v. Simmons- no death penalty
Other cases
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
English house of corrections
Bridewell
Housed the poor
75% were women
Average stay 1 week
Most released on bail
Early American corrections
First jail built at Plymouth Rock to house convicts for auction
Key figures were: William Penn and the quakers
Who created the first jail and what was it used for ?
William Penn and first jail for punishments
What was the purpose of the silent system?
Goal was penitence
Was the first penitentiary in U.S.
What was the first penitentiary and where?
Eastern state prison in cherry hill, PA
What was the purpose of the auburn and congregate system? Who created it?
Elam Lynds
The purpose was to control
What was California’s first jail?
The Hulk system
Point Quentin
Who was the first state supported prison ?
San Quentin
Which prison was built after San Quentin ?
The Folsom
What was the California 2 prison system like ?
Judges had discretion to sentence to separate facilities
Which prison was built third ? Why was it built ?
California institution for Women
It was created due to abuses of women at San Quentin
What was the third men’s prison? What was it constructed for?
California Institution for Men
Constructed for light offenders
