fourth amendment rights
What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?
Unreasonable searches and seizures.
What must the state do before taking away freedom?
Follow fair legal steps.
What has been the goal regarding inmate court petitions over the last 20 years?
To lower the number of petitions filed, especially those considered unimportant.
What did the 1995 Sandin v. Conner case decide regarding due process?
Inmates have a right to due process only if punishment extends their sentence or significantly alters prison life.
What is the smallest prime number?
2
Why do officers check inmates' mail?
To maintain safety and security.
What did Wolff v. McDonnell check?
Fair treatment of inmates.
Who have recent Supreme Court decisions tended to side with?
Prison administrators (rather than the inmates).
Is a formal hearing needed for temporary isolation?
No, a formal hearing is usually not required.
How many colors are in a rainbow?
seven
Can prison cells be searched?
Yes, at any time.
What notice must inmates get if accused?
A written notice.
According to Turner v. Safley 1987, when can officials limit an inmate's constitutional rights?
When it helps with security, order, or rehabilitation.
When is a fair due process hearing required?
When punishment affects "good time" and extends an inmate's stay.
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
avocado
Are body searches allowed in prison?
Yes, for safety reasons.
When can inmates get help from a representative?
If they can't read or it's confusing.
What is the "hands-off doctrine"?
A policy that lets prisons handle internal problems on their own without judicial involvement.
When did inmate rights begin to increase?
Between 1965 and 1980.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci.
How should body searches be conducted?
With respect for the person's dignity.
How long do inmates have to prepare their defense?
At least 24 hours.
What must an inmate do before filing a federal lawsuit?
They must first use the prison's internal complaint process to try to resolve the issue.
What did the government do about prisoner lawsuits in the 1990s?
They limited the number of lawsuits prisoners could file.
What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide.