The Legal Environment
How many U.S. Supreme court decisions provided the legal framework for probation and parole supervision?
Eleven
What two conflicting sides do officers face?
They face the conflicting sides of Probation and parole duties.
What do probation and parole officers do?
They help people who have broken the law follow the rules set by a judge.
Which court case ruled that probation officers can conduct searches without a warrant or probable cause?
Griffin v. Wisconsin
What does high caseloads lead to?
They lead to less frequent contact between officers and clients.
What are some main jobs of probation and parole officers?
They meet new clients, figure out what help they need, check on them, and write reports.
What did the case Pennsylvania v. Scott decline?
To extend the exclusionary rule to apply to searches by parole officers, even where such searches yield evidence of parole violations.
T or F
Does limited training and heavy workloads result in short-term and less effective supervision methods?
True
Why do officers look at a person’s background?
To help decide on the best punishment or help for that person.
What do Revocation hearings determine?
Whether a parolee or probationer has violated the conditions and requirements of his or her sentence.
What does wards mean?
Wards are usually people who are a minor or incapacitated adult who is placed under legal protection, care, and guardianship of the government.
Do officers keep all information private?
They keep most things private but can tell the court if someone breaks the law again.
What is a conditional release?
Release on an inmate back into the community.
Fill in the blank
Officers must _________ and may visit clients at home or work, sometimes unannounced.
Report violations
Who do probation and parole officers help?
They help both adults and kids stay out of trouble.