Courts
Which type of specialty court focuses on preventing recidivism, aiding in reintegration, and assisting in life skills?
Reentry Court
What is the degree of proof necessary to obtain a criminal conviction?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
What courts have been informal, private, and non-adversarial systems that stress rehabilitation?
Juvenile Courts
What skills do written examinations usually test for during the police hiring process?
Basic skills in reading and math
What is the oldest community-based correctional program?
Probation
Which type of reentry court attempts to reduce recidivism, reduce substance abuse, and rehabilitate offenders?
Drug Courts
During what stage of the trial does the defense attorney try to discredit the prosecution's witnesses?
Cross-examination
What year was the first juvenile court creaetd?
1899
Which step in the hiring process includes fingerprinting, reviewing military records, and interviews with personal references?
Background investigation
What is the goal of restitution?
What type of jurisdiction does a court that has the authority to hear an appeal to set aside a conviction have?
What do we call a jury that is unable to come to a decision in a case?
Hung jury
What is a document alleging that a juvenile is a delinquent, status offender, or dependent and asking the court to assume jurisdiction over the child called?
Petition
How long is the typical probationary period for a police officer?
One year
Which purpose of corrections is a proactive view that sees corrections as a way to prevent future criminal actions?
Deterrence
Which specialty court is less focused on education, counseling, and community service and has the basic element of strict monitoring of convicted offenders?
Domestic Violence Court
What type of trial does a defendant who waives the right to a jury and appear only before a judge have?
Bench Trial
What is the name used to describe the hearing in juvenile court that is similar to sentencing in the adult court system?
Disposition
Which portion of the hiring process evaluates a candidate's speed, coordination, and strength?
Physical fitness test
Which type of corrections requires an offender to perform unpaid labor to pay a debt to society?
Community Service
Which type of specialty court is modeled after drug courts and has the main goal of interrupting the revolving door from street to court to cell and back for those with mental health problems?
Mental health courts
In what part of the pretrial process is the determination whether probable cause exists for believing that an offense has been committed and the accused committed it made?
Preliminary Hearing
Which concept means the state is responsible for the general protection of all people within its jurisdiction who cannot protect themselves, including children?
Parens patriae
Which part of the hiring process is used to determine if the person is emotionally suited for a career in law enforcement?
Psychological testing
Which response to crime is proactive in that it focuses on thefuture needs of offenders as well as the needs of the community?
Rehabilitation