Question 1

The __________ is the longest amount of time that can be served before an inmate must, by law, be released.

Accepted Answer

The maximum eligibility date refers to the longest amount of time an inmate can serve before being released by law. The other options are not relevant to this concept.

Question 2

What percentage of the offenders released from prison each year will remain under some form of community supervision upon release?

Accepted Answer

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, approximately 80% of offenders released from prison each year will remain under some form of community supervision upon release. This includes probation, parole, or some other form of community supervision.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the three possible options that a parole board has been rendering their decision regarding an offender?

Accepted Answer

The three possible options for a parole board are to either deny parole, defer to a later date, or grant parole. Seeking advice from the sentencing judge is not one of the three options.

Question 4

Federal law provides mandatory release when an offender has served __________ of a term five years or longer, unless the offender has serious disciplinary infractions in prison or there is a high probability of recidivism.

Accepted Answer

Federal law typically provides for mandatory release when an offender has served 2/3 of their sentence, unless there are significant reasons to deny release, such as serious disciplinary issues or a high risk of reoffending.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of release that an inmate can experience?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT one...

Question 6

​Many occupations required a license to practice or legitimately work; these licenses require ______, which makes it difficult for convicted felons to obtain them.

Accepted Answer

Many licenses require applicants to have a good moral character, meaning they cannot have a felony conviction on their record. This requirement makes it difficult for convicted felons to obtain these licenses and work in certain occupations. A college education, vocational training, or a high school education may be required for certain licenses, but not necessarily for all of them.

Question 7

On average, how many members typically serve on the parole board throughout the United States?

Accepted Answer

While the number of members on a parole board can vary by state, according to the Council of State Governments Justice Center, the average number of members on a parole board is 7.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main ways that parole hearings are conducted in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT one...

Question 9

Offenders who have been convicted of a _____ crime while receiving federal financial aid for college are ineligible to receive future financial aid.

Accepted Answer

According to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, offenders who have been convicted of a drug crime while receiving federal financial aid for college are ineligible to receive future financial aid.

Question 10

The shortest amount of time defined by statute, minus good-time credits, that must be served before the offender can go before the parole board is the

Accepted Answer

The minimum eligibility date is the earliest possible date at which an offender can go before the parole board, provided they have earned all available good-time credits.

Question 11

The Chair of the parole board is typically

Accepted Answer

The Chair of the parole board is typically a full-time salaried correctional employee, as they are responsible for overseeing parole hearings and decisions, which requires professional expertise and commitment.

Question 12

In most states, the parole board members are appointed by the

Accepted Answer

In most states, the parole board members are appointed by the governor or director of corrections.

Question 13

A(n) _____ is a certificate signed by a principal and a third party promising to pay in the event the assured suffered damages because an employee fails to perform as agreed.

Accepted Answer

A surety bond is a contract between three parties: the principal (the employee), the obligee (the party requiring the bond), and the surety (the third-party company providing the bond). It guarantees that the principal will fulfill their obligations, and if they don't, the surety will pay the obligee for any damages incurred.

Question 14

A(n) _____________ includes a summary of institutional conduct and program participation, as well as plans for housing and employment upon release.

Accepted Answer

A prerelease plan typically includes a summary of institutional conduct and program participation, as well as plans for housing and employment upon release. A presentence investigation report is prepared before sentencing and does not necessarily include a prerelease plan. An interstate compact request is a formal request for an offender to be transferred to another state, and a post-sentence investigation report is conducted after sentencing and does not necessarily include a prerelease plan.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a basic function of a parole board?

Accepted Answer

The basic functions of a parole board are to determine which offenders should be released, to determine the conditions of parole, and to determine whether parole privileges should be revoked. Supervising offenders in the community is typically the responsibility of parole officers or other correctional personnel.

Question 16

An administrative body empowered to decide whether inmates shall be conditionally released from prison before the completion of their sentences is a(n)

Accepted Answer

The administrative body that has the power to decide if inmates can be conditionally released from prison before the completion of their sentences is a parole board. A reentry court focuses on helping recently released inmates successfully reintegrate into society, while an interstate compact board oversees the transfer of offenders between states. A criminal court is responsible for deciding guilt or innocence and handing down sentences.

Question 17

Any activity or program dedicated to preparing and integrating parolees into the community as law-abiding citizens is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Reentry programs are specifically designed to prepare and integrate parolees back into the community as productive and law-abiding citizens. Surveillance and supervision focus on monitoring and controlling parolees' behavior, while rehabilitation may also be part of a reentry program but does not specifically address the integration into the community.

Question 18

If parole is not granted at the initial parole hearing, then

Accepted Answer

If parole is not granted at the initial hearing, the offender may have subsequent hearings before actual release. The frequency of subsequent hearings varies based on state regulations and individual circumstances of the offender.

Question 19

_____ are civil and/or political rights that are lost temporarily in some cases, or permanently in others, following a felony conviction.

Accepted Answer

Collateral consequences are civil and/or political rights that are lost temporarily in some cases, or permanently in others, following a felony conviction. These may include the right to vote, own firearms, hold certain professional licenses, and access federal benefits such as housing and education. Civil infractions are minor offenses such as traffic violations and do not involve the loss of rights. Collateral contacts are not a recognized legal term. Due process rights are fundamental constitutional protections that apply to all individuals, regardless of their criminal history.

Question 20

_____ is a sentence reduction of a specified number of days each month for good conduct while incarcerated.

Accepted Answer

Good time refers to a sentence reduction for good behavior while incarcerated, usually a specified number of days each month. Merit time and reward time may also refer to sentence reductions for good behavior, but these terms are less commonly used. Jail time usually refers to the total amount of time a person is incarcerated without any reductions.

Quiz 11: Prisoner Reentry Collateral Consequences Parole and Mandatory Release