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JAIL SCHOOL EXAM 1 ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2025-2026 GRADED A+
Describe the early American Jail and its purpose
torture,punishment
How did the Magna Carta effect unlawful imprisonment?
you had to have a reason to go to jail
Harsh Penalties in the Penn Colony were practiced. Describe some of the offenses and penalties.
death penalty, flogging, burning
When did the modern prison system as we know today emerge?
late 19th century
What differentiates a jail from a prison?
jail is a pretrial confinement. prison carries out a sentence
What are the three branches of American government?
legislative,judicial,executive
To which branch of government does law enforcement, jail and a prison belong?
executive
Today's officer must be aware of the dangers of placing certain __________ or ________ together
genders or cultures
Although men and women now work together work in the same environments, mostly without incident, allegations of ________ and ________ still exist.
sexual harassment misconduct and intimidation
When a person is incarcerated, what responsibility does the jail officer assume?
safety and security
What are the three characteristics against which a belief system may be measured to determine if it is in fact a religion?
It must address fundamental and ultimate questions of deep and imponderable matters, it must be comprehensive in nature and consist of a belief system as opposed to an isolated teaching, and it must be recognizable by certain formal and external signs Africa v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
When can detention staff refuse to deliver regular mail?
When it is deemed inappropriate, deemed a threat or contraband
What is privileged communication?
legal visit, attorney, mail
How should detention staff handle incoming privileged mail?
open and check for contraband
The establishment of a time frame as the condition of the inmates release from restraints , as opposed to the release being conditioned upon the inmates behavior, implies that the action is __________ and _________.
punitive and corrective
When do jail officers have the right to use a reasonable and necessary amount of force?
in self-defense and/or the defense of others, to prevent a crime, including escape, to maintain order and security, to quell a disturbance.
As a general rule, do inmates have a legitimate expectation of privacy in their cell?
no
What type of search requires a special legal justification and is to be conducted only by medical personnel?
cavity
When conducting cell searches, how should officers treat an inmates legal papers?
should not read it, but go through it and check for contraband.
Does it constitute double jeopardy for an inmate to be disciplined by jail administration and prosecuted in court for the same offense?
Yes
Most agencies have divided their list of inmate disciplinary violations into several categories based on severity. Although the number of categories varies, what is the usual standard?
minor, major, serious
What penalties may be imposed as a result of inmate disciplinary action?
loss of privileges, commissary, store
Under what circumstances are inmates required to receive full due process in relation to inmate discipline?
when they receive another charge
What steps are required to satisfy due process regarding inmate discipline?
written notice of the charges against the inmate, given at least 24 hours prior to the disciplinary hearing, a disciplinary hearing presided by a neutral official, allowing the inmate to call witnesses (within limits) and to present documentary evidence, assisting inmates who can no prepare their own defense, it the inmate is found guilty, a written statement from the fact finder noting the evidence relief on and the reasons for the disciplinary action.
What is the primary difference between administrative segregation and disciplinary segregation?
administrative- non punitive, disciplinary segregation-punitive
What are some common examples of reasons for administrative segregation.
high profile cases
If an inmate has committed a minor infraction by willfully damaging his bed-sheet, and the inmate will be required to pay restitution for the cost of the sheet, does this case require full due process?
yes
An inmate who is accused of violating a jail rule claims that he cannot be punished due to his pretrial status. How should the jail officer proceed?
take away his privileges
How are most inmate grievances initiated?
informal
Even if the grievance is not accepted, the inmate should receive a _______
What actions constitute sexual harassment?
any unwanted sexual behaviors
Are sexual comments, alone, the only form of sexual harassment?
No
What is the court going to look at to support a claim of sexual harassment?
was that person offended
List two types of workplace harassment.
quid pro quo, hostile work environment
What are the differences in the two types of harassment?
quid pro quo-favorites, hostile work environment- you don't wanna come to work, avoid situations
How might a supervisor find him/herself liable in a harassment case?
not reporting it, not doing anything about it
What steps can supervisors take to protect themselves from liability issues?
report it, take care of the problem
What is the Prison Rape Elimination Act?
zero tolerance policy
If the supervisor is the harasser, what steps should the employee take in reporting the harassment?
chain of command
If a coworker is the harasser, what is the first step in dealing with harassment?
tell them to stop
What actions should employers take to ensure that harassment is not happening in the workplace?
sexual harassment classes, education
What is the definition of burnout?
physical or emotional exhaustion from long term stress
What are the five stages of burnout?
honeymoon, fuel shortage, chronic symptoms, crisis stage, hitting the wall
What two methods do we use to cope with stress?
positive, negative
List the negative coping methods.
fighting, denial
List the positive coping methods
self evaluation, training, other ways to respond
What physical techniques were identified for reducing or managing stress?
nutrition, sleep, exercise
What mental techniques were identified for reducing or managing stress?
visual imagery, progressive relaxation, triggers of relaxation
When should a frisk (pat down) search be conducted on a new arrestee?
while still clothed and entering jail
What is required in order to perform a body cavity or body cavity probe search?
probable cause, search warrant
When does the jail have the authority to refuse an arrestee?
serious injuries, he/she has not taken their medication, extreme intoxication
What are some conditions that might warrant medical attention for an arrestee?
high blood pressure, serious injuries, detox
What health concerns should a health screen questionnaire cover?
What documents are considered CHRI?
fingerprints, OTN,UCN
What is the penalty for improper handling of CHRI?
15 years and/or 15,000 fine
What is classification?
it is a systemic way to arrange inmates into groups or categories for housing assignment according to established criteria
What are the two basic factors used in the classification process?
sex, charges
What types of inmates may be classified as special concern inmates?
disabled, elderly, substance abusers, cross-dressers, transgenders
What is the definition of bail?
amount of collateral necessary to ensure that the principle will be present in court to appear before the judge and/or injury
What is an OR bond and who has the authority to issue it?
own recognizance, judge
Are employees of the jail allowed to give advice as to which bondsman or bonding company to do business with?
No
What does being released on time served mean?
means that the sentence that was imposed by the court has been served and the inmate is now free to be released from the jail
To what types of facilities could an inmate be transferred?
state or local facility
When might a court ordered release be issued for an inmate?
Describe the roles of court personnel.
A. The Judge
The judge is the officer of the court. He/she is in control of the courtroom. The judge has different duties depending on the type of trial. If the case is going before a "bench trial", the judge is not only the officer of the court, but is also the jury. He:
· listens to all the testimony
· weighs all the evidence
· decides if the elements of the crime have been met, and
· determines the innocence or guilt of the defendant.
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If the case is going before a "jury trial", the judge is the officer of court maintaining order during the trial by:
· ensuring attorneys follow protocol during the trial
· making sure the witnesses understand their responsibility in testifying
· ensuring there are not any outburst by the witnesses while on the stand
· maintaining the order of the audience, and
· giving instructions to the jurors and answers any questions they may have while acting as a member of the jury.
B. The Prosecutor
The prosecutor is the attorney acting on behalf of the government in a criminal case. He/she has to prove the guilt of the defendant beyond a reasonable doubt.
C. The Defense
The defense is the attorney acting on behalf of the defendant. He/she defends against the accusations.
D. The Jury
The jury is a panel of citizens selected initially by a random selection process, then interviewed by both attorneys and narrowed down to a panel of 12 to 14 jurors.
E. The Court Clerk
The court clerk is an administrative person to the judge. The clerk has varying duties depending on the court in which he/she works. The clerk may be the person that swears in all the witnesses.
F. The Court Reporter
