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Correctional Law For The Correctional Officer Review - Questions And Answers
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Correctional Law For The Correctional Officer Review -Questions And Answers
What is the major vulnerability of an access-to-the-courts system, which is
built around books and other written materials? Correct Ans - 1. The
inmate with limited reading skills.
2. The inmate with limited English-language skills.
What is the most common institutional concern that may justify restriction of
an inmate's constitutional rights? Correct Ans - Security of the
institution.
Has the Turner Test made it easier or harder for an institution to justify
restricting constitutional rights of inmates? Correct Ans - The Turner
Test has made it easier to justify restricting constitutional rights of inmates.
The institution imposes a restriction on an inmate practicing his religion. The
inmate sues, claiming 1st amendment were violated. Institution responds,
saying restriction was imposed because of security needs. Based on this
response, will the institution win the lawsuit? Why or Why not? Correct
Ans - The institution would lose the lawsuit, only because the statement is
too vague. The institution must articulate in detail as to why the restriction is
related to security.
What is the most common justification for restricting inmates 1st amendment
rights? Correct Ans - Security of the Institution.
Since the beginning of the 21st century, has the Supreme Court stepped back
from it's long-held position that lower courts must give substantial deference
to judgment calls of correctional administrators about such things as
institutional safety and security? Correct Ans - The Supreme Court has
NOT stepped back. The court re-emphasized the importance of deference in
2003. Bazzetta v. Overton
The Supreme Court has held that inmates have no expectation of privacy in
regards to their cells. How then might a cell search trigger court intervention?
Correct Ans - If the cell was left in complete disarray after the cell search.
The search was conducted in an unreasonable manner.
, What is necessary to justify visitor strip searches? Correct Ans - Must
be reasonable suspicion that the visitor is hiding contraband on their person.
What is the most important thing for correctional officers to remember when
performing inmate searches? Correct Ans - 1. Maintain high level of
professionalism.
2. Respect the dignity of the inmate.
Who should make the decision on whether an inmate needs medical care?
Correct Ans - Correctional Medical Staff
What are the general areas a court will focus on in a conditions-of-
confinement suit? Correct Ans - 1. Personal Safety
2. Medical Care
3. Sanitation
4. Food Service
5. Shelter
6. Clothing
Name 2 types of legal actions that could be brought following a suicide.
Correct Ans - 1. Civil Rights Action
2. Tort Suit
What are 3 factual claims most likely to appear in a suicide case? Correct
Ans - 1. Failure to identify.
2. Failure to monitor.
3. Failure to respond.
Give 2 examples of where an individual officers failures could provide the
basis for a suicide lawsuit. Correct Ans - 1. Failure to complete suicide
screening questionnaire during intake process.
2. Failure to monitor an inmate according to policy.
May deadly force be used to protect personal property? Correct Ans -
No. Deadly force cannot be used to protect personal property. Only self
defense and protecting others from death or serious harm. In some cases
preventing escape.
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