Core Knowledge
What is the difference between Probation and Parole?
Probation: An individual is sentenced to probation as an alternative to incarceration or in conjunction with incarceration due to a period of suspension / supervised the same in the district; however, if early release or violation - this is referred to the court.
Parole: Release from incarceration before serving the full sentence as a result of good behavior or other mitigating factors / the Parole Board grants Parole and so, an individual is not sentenced to Parole. Early Release and/or violations would be referred back to the Parole Board.
What are the contact requirements for high level supervision?
Monthly - personal contact, community contact
Quarterly - home verification, employment
You should always save over the forms on the Shared Drive (True/False)
False!!
Walk us through the steps of citing Condition #11, Absconding.
Home contact, run VCIN/NCIC and check VineLink for possible incarceration, call emergency contact, call employer, call local hospitals/jails
When is the COMPAS assessment due? And when do you conduct Supervision level requests thereafter?
COMPAS is due within 45 days of the supervision start date.
For high level, at a minimum, every 6 months or upon significant change.
For medium level, at a minimum, every 12 months or upon significant change.
What is an example of Servanthood?
Support and encourage others
What is Condition #3?
I will maintain regular employment and notify my probation and parole officer promptly of any changes to my employment.
What are examples of community contacts?
Treatment provider - email/phone/in person
Family/friend seen at home/office
Next door neighbor
Verification of court costs/restitution through Court
Your lunch break should begin between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (True/False)
False.
Lunch breaks should begin between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. so everyone returns from their lunch break no later than 3:00 p.m.
Home Contact, Personal Community Contact
What are three incentives?
Level reduction, permitting Shadowview visit instead of office visit, visiting home versus office visit, acknowledge achievements via certificate or "Wall of Fame"
Which EPICS Skills are advanced skills?
Cognitive Model, Behavioral Analysis Explanation, and Behavioral Analysis Review
What is the Sentencing Revocation Report?
When is the initial Case plan due?
60 days from the start of supervision
When is a Cover Letter not needed when sending out documents to another district?
MVRs being submitted to other districts
What do you do after you and your supervisor issue a PB-15?
Prepare MVR within 3 days
When do you stop supervising a probationer?
1. MED reached
2. Early Release approved for all obligations
3. Violation or any court order that removes probationer from supervision or temporarily discontinues supervision
When would you implement Effective Use of Authority?
When addressing non-compliance, to provide two choices; i.e. enter into in-patient treatment or MVR will be submitted
What is the difference between Static v. Dynamic Factors on the Bar Chart of the COMPAS results?
Static factors never change; i.e., current violence, history of violence, history of non-compliance, legal system involvement
Dynamic factors change; i.e., residential stability, substance use, peers, thinking and attitudes, cognitive behavioral, personality, vocation/education, anger, etc.
What is the timeframe for Sentencing Guidelines to the court?
Per statute - PV Guidelines-no more than 30 days and no less than 5 days prior to hearing date
When is it okay to have your door closed?
Training, virtual meeting, Shadowview, personal call, or to focus on an urgent task (as long as this is not taken advantage of)
A friend of a probationer calls you to advise that your probationer is using Heroin. They deny using and refuse a drug test. What do you do?
Conference case with supervisor
How do you calculate the amount of revocable time on the Probation Violation Guidelines?
This is the sum of all suspended time for any offense that the Court could revoke in the Current Probation Violation Event hearing.
When selecting needs for the case plan, what criminogenic needs do you carry over?
Probable and highly probable dynamic needs
What are examples of when an Incident Report is needed?
Vehicular accident, loss of equipment/badge/keys, serious newsworthy events, absconding with current supervision being for a violent offense, use of Narcan/OC Spray
When is DNA not required?
First Offender Status, Under Advisement, and certain misdemeanor convictions
What measures are taken to ensure safety while working in the field?
Sharing location, vests and OC spray, going in pairs, providing copy of field itinerary, providing expected return time on in/out board along with contact number
During an appointment, a probationer is having suicidal thoughts. What do you do?
1. Ask - "do you have a plan?", "do you have means to execute your plan?" + always stay calm
2. Contact DMHC + Supervisor
Name 4 strengths identified in the WRNA.
Relationship Stability, Parental Involvement, Self Efficacy, Support from Family of Origin
What are the Five Pillars?
Humility, Passion, Unity, Servanthood, Thankfulness
How do you verify that a Capias is active?
Warrant query through VCIN/NCIC
When is a Presentence Report due to the Circuit Court, Defense Attorney, and Commonwealth Attorney?
You just finished your first draft of a Major Violation Report, Sentencing Revocation Report, and PV Guidelines. Prior to submitting to your supervisor, what do you do?
1. Review
2. Make corrections
3. Review again! / make corrections, if needed
4. Enter log note and provide to your supervisor
When inputting criminal records for PSR's, which date should be used for infractions/criminal traffic matters, and which date should be used for misdemeanor/felony matters? Hint: Offense date or Arrest date.
Offense date for infractions/criminal traffic matters
Arrest date for misdemeanor/felony matters
What policies drive case management for the VADOC?
920.1, Community Case Opening, Supervision, and Transfer
920.4, Interstate Transfer of Supervision
920.5, Termination of Supervision
920.6, Violation of Supervision Conditions
What components are tracked in the scorecard to ensure that the district and the DOC as a whole is consistently adhering to our policies and procedures?
COMPAS compliance, Case Plan compliance, needs met (employment and health insurance)
When do you only submit the Sentencing Revocation Report?
Post-release and CCAP violation; misdemeanor violations, good behavior violations, procedural violations
How often should probationers under medium level supervision report?
Contacts are case plan driven - based on task timeframes. NOT EVERY 3 MONTHS AS A STANDARD
True or False: Speakerphone conversations are OK?
FALSE!
An announcement has been made that Officer Halstead needs to call Office 34. What would you do?
Cease movement - stay in office, do not gather in the hallway, do not move probationers in/out of the office
What are the timeframes for Preliminary Hearing procedures?
Notice of Preliminary Hearing to be served at least 3 days prior to the Preliminary Hearing date. Preliminary Hearing date to be scheduled for no more than 14 days after becoming aware of arrest.
What are examples of inappropriate office attire?
Slides, hoodies, leggings unless garment worn over can be worn without leggings, revealing shirts -see through and cleavage showing, t-shirts, frayed/distressed/acid wash jeans, sweat suits, crop tops - midriff showing, short dresses, etc. If you are unsure if clothing is appropriate then it probably is not.