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AOC/POC ExamDefine evidence-based practice - ANS-Objective, balanced, and responsible use of
current research and the best available data to guide policy and practice (supervision)
decisions such that overcomes for probationers are improved.
Why are assessments the foundation of EBP? - ANS-To reduce recidivism, research
reveals justice involved individuals should be assessed to identify their risk to reoffend
(Risk); identify criminogenic needs (Needs); and determine the most effective mode of
intervention (Responsivity).
What evidence-based principle involves matching a probationers type of treatment to
their needs? - ANS-Responsivity - identifies the HOW treatment and intervention should
be delivered.
What percentage of a medium high to high risk probationers time should be structured?
- ANS-Structure 40 to 70% of medium high and high risk probationers time.
Name and briefly define the two types of risk factors. Which type can be changed
through appropriate interventions? - ANS-Static Factor- are consistent or historical and
CANNOT BE CHANGED or can only increase such as age, gender, number of prior
arrest, prior convictions, age at first arrest and alcohol/substance abuse history.
Dynamic Factor- characteristics, statistically correlated with greater likelihood of
recidivism that CAN CHANGE through appropriate intervention such as attitude,
substance abuse, anger management
Be familiar with the code of conduct for judicial employees - ANS-Judicial employee
should maintain the dignity of the traditionary at all times and avoid both impropriety and
The appearance of impropriety. They should aspire at all times to conduct that ensures
the greatest possible public confidence in their independence, impartiality, integrity and
competence.
Of the three definitions of ethics be familiar with the definition dealing with
professionalism. - ANS-The principles of right contact with reference to a specific
profession, mode of life etc.
List the universal ethical values - ANS-Honesty
integrity
, promise keeping
fidelity/loyalty
fairness
caring for others
respect for others
responsible citizenship
pursuit of excellence
accountability
What are the primary goals of adult and juvenile probation - ANS-Protection of the
community
Rehabilitation of the offender
Be able to locate and be familiar with the powers duties and responsibilities of juvenile
and adult probation officers. - ANS-Adult title 12-2 53
juvenile title 8-205
What is the presumption prison term for a class three felony dangerous first offense? -
ANS-7.5
For the possession of PCP to be considered over the threshold amount how much PCP
must be found in the defendants possession - ANS-4 g or 50 mL
A person has been convicted of a class three felony dangerous offense with two
historical priors. what is the maximum term for imprisonment that defendant can
receive? - ANS-25 years
Where do you find aggravating and mitigating circumstances affecting sentencing? -
ANS-Aggravating 13-701(D)
Mitigating 13- 701(E)
What statue defines a juvenile as a "chronic (felony) offender?" - ANS-13-501(H)(2)
According to rules of criminal procedure what must happen to a defendant who was
arrested on Sunday at 6 PM but didn't appear before a magistrate until Tuesday at 8 AM
because the Columbus day holiday break? - ANS-They must be released if their initial
appearance does not occur within 24 hours
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