Question 1

Which country originated the practice of releasing offenders before the end of their sentence, now known as conditional release?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

What form of early release involved a reigning king or queen granting a pardon or remission for humanitarian reasons or because the severity of the sentence far exceeded the severity of the crime?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Which 19th century penal reformist was superintendent of a penal colony for incorrigible and irredeemable offenders, and observed, "the harsh and brutalizing conditions in prisons did little to encourage convicts to be good citizens and, in fact, did much to ensure that they would become hardened criminals"?

Accepted Answer

Alexander Maconochie was a penal reformist who, as superintendent of the Norfolk Island penal colony, observed the counterproductive nature of harsh prison conditions and advocated for reforms that focused on rehabilitation and the possibility of redemption for convicts.

Question 4

What legislation brought about the reforms whereby some Canadian jurisdictions began adopting indeterminate sentences and a mark system for juvenile offenders, and adult offenders could qualify for a "ticket of leave"?

Accepted Answer

The Conditional Liberation of Penitentiary Convicts legislation introduced reforms such as indeterminate sentences, a mark system for juvenile offenders, and the concept of a "ticket of leave" for adult offenders, marking a significant shift in the Canadian penal system towards rehabilitation and conditional release.

Question 5

In what year was the first Dominion parole officer appointed in Canada?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

What legislation sets out the purpose and principles of conditional release?

Accepted Answer

The Corrections and Conditional Release Act is the legislation that outlines the purpose and principles of conditional release in Canada.

Question 7

What paramount consideration is emphasized in the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, sections 100 and 100.1?

Accepted Answer

The Corrections and Conditional Release Act, sections 100 and 100.1, emphasize the protection of society as the paramount consideration. This principle guides decisions related to the correctional process, including parole, release, and the management of offenders.

Question 8

What type of release is described when a provincial offender is released with NO supervision after serving two-thirds of her sentence?

Accepted Answer

This type of release is known as a "cold turkey release," where the offender is released without any supervision after serving a significant portion of their sentence, typically two-thirds.

Question 9

A repeat pedophilia offender has been declared a dangerous offender and has just begun an indeterminate sentence. When will he be eligible for a full parole hearing?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

A provincial offender is sentenced to 12 months in prison and applies for release after serving two months. What type of release has the offender applied for?

Accepted Answer

Day parole allows offenders to participate in community-based activities in preparation for release on full parole or statutory release. Given the context of serving a portion of the sentence and seeking release, day parole is the most fitting option among the choices provided.

Question 11

What type of condition requires an offender who is released on full parole to avoid the store that she was convicted of shoplifting from?

Accepted Answer

An additional condition is imposed to address specific risks or needs related to the offender's behavior, such as avoiding a location where they committed an offense.

Question 12

What term refers to the authority that a parole board grants so that inmates can participate in community-based activities in preparation for full release (e.g., for job search), while returning at night to an institution, a community residential facility, or a halfway house?

Accepted Answer

Day parole allows inmates to participate in community-based activities to prepare for their eventual release, while still requiring them to return to an institution or a community facility at night.

Question 13

What term refers to the mandatory conditional release of a federal offender by law, and is NOT a decision made by the Parole Board of Canada?

Accepted Answer

Statutory release is a provision in Canadian law where most federal offenders are automatically released after serving two-thirds of their sentence, unless it is determined that they are likely to commit a serious offense before the end of their sentence. This process is mandated by law and is not a decision made by the Parole Board of Canada.

Question 14

What provision allows incarcerated provincial/territorial offenders to gain early release through good behaviour and is often referred to as "cold turkey" release, as there is NO supervision by a probation or parole officer?

Accepted Answer

Earned remission allows incarcerated individuals to be released early due to good behavior without the supervision of a probation or parole officer, hence the term "cold turkey" release.

Question 15

What is the 12-month court-imposed supervision order that prohibits a sex offender who has completed his prison sentence from participating in activities that involve children under the age of 16?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

What was Canada's federal day parole grant rate in 2010-11?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

What was the Canada's federal full parole grant rate in 2010-11?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the Canada's federal full parole grant rate in 2010-11 was 17 percent.

Question 18

Which legislation, later abolished by Harper Conservative government, enabled non-violent, first-time federal offenders to be released from custody after serving one-sixth of their sentence if they were deemed unlikely to commit a violent crime?

Accepted Answer

Accelerated Parole Review (APR) was the legislation that allowed non-violent, first-time federal offenders to be released after serving one-sixth of their sentence, provided they were considered unlikely to commit a violent crime. This was later abolished by the Harper Conservative government.

Question 19

Which activity is NOT permitted by a criminal lawyer who is attending a hearing?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

When an offender successfully obtains parole, what document outlines the standard and special conditions deemed reasonable and necessary to protect society and facilitate the offender's rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

A parole certificate outlines the standard and special conditions deemed reasonable and necessary to protect society and facilitate the offender's rehabilitation.

Quiz 10: Release From Incarceration