Tenth Test Flashcards
Definition of a Right
A power, interest, or demand inherent in one person or established by law for protection and benefit of a person
A right may not lawfully be suspended under normal conditions without ________.
Due process of law
Rights an Inmate possesses
Constitutional Right
Statutory Right
Regulatory Right
Case Law
Policy and Procedures
Constitutional Rights
Given by the constitution it though amendments
Statutory Rights
Given though passing of laws by legislatures
Regulatory Rights
Given by regulatory agencies both state and federal
Case Law
Rights given or restored to the individual by the courts
Hebeas Corpus
Purpose is to test the legality of the persons detention or imprisonment
1st Amendment
Free exercise of religion
5th amendment
Protect form double jeopardy, self incrimination, and from being deprived of life and liberty without due process
6th amendment
-Right to be informed of the accusation, to counsel, public trial, speedy trial and to trail by a jury of peers
8th amendment
The right to bail
Protection form cruel and unusual punishment
14th amendment
-Equal protection of the law
-No discrimination in treatment or favor on basis other than individual merit
-No segregation because or race, color, creed
Same statutory rights may be detained though_________.
Disciplinary process
CCP 1.04
Due course of Law
Definition of Privilege
A particular benefit enjoyed by a person beyond the common advantage of other citizens
A __________ may be suspended but only in accordance with agency’s approved disciplinary plan.
Privilege
Example of common Privileges
Library Services (TCJS 287.4)
Telephone use (TCJS 291.1)
Commissary (TCJS291.3)
Visitation (TCJS 291.4)
Religious services (TCJS 291.5)
Education (TCJS 287.1)
Right to vote