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SC CRJU 101 - Parole and Probation

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Extra credit assignment: bring 3 items and get 2 points added to your final grade by next TuesdayWarm and cozy – bring a couple items of clothing, socksReading writing and math – flash cards, pencils, pens,Arts and crafts – paint sets, coloring books,Food – non perishable food items, plates, silver ware, juice boxesProbation:The most widely used sanction in the CJsMost common punishment in the USDefinition: conditional release of a convicted offender prior to his or her serving any prison timeHave to go to school/workFour reasons for probation:Reintegration – reintegrate back into society, contribute to society, can take care of your familyAvoids institutionalization and stigmaLess expensive, more humanitarian etc.Fair and appropriate for less serious offendersCharacteristics of Probationers:2010: 4.06 million adults on probation76% male24% female50% felony47% misdemeanor2% other99% state1% federalfewer federal crimes that people are being indicted onMost common probation condition: fines (84%)Types of Probation: can be on several types of probation at the same timeRegular:Usually only face to face once a monthAverage cost 2$ a dayCheck in kiosks – fingerprint readerRetina scans to check inSignificantly cheaper than incarceration / higher levels of probationIntensive:More visits than regularMore strict conditionsUnannounced drug testingMeet 5 times/weekCurfews7 contacts a monthCould be a phone check inAverage cost $10 a dayThe more stuff you throw at people, the harder it is for them to stick to it – easy to slip up / break rules of probationElectronic:Electronically monitor the offenderBraceletPagersVoice verification systems3 contacts a monthaverage cost $9 a daySpecial:Special programmingSubstance abuseSexual offender treatment4 contacts a monthaverage cost 4$ a dayProbation Revocations:Hearing before violating your probationIf you cant follow the rules – they will up your probation before sending you to prisonTwo types of revocations:Technical Violations: forgot to go to meeting, failed drug test, outside of your limited area, you committed a new crime. Usually don’t end up in prison for some of these offenses.New Offense Violation:Parole:1. Conditional release of prison inmate2. Prior to completion of sentence3. Under supervision of parole officerHow many people released everyday?1600-18002/3 will be arrested within 3 yearsDiscretionary Release:Parole board decidesWhat do they look at?Your behavior in prisonHow much time you’ve servedThe crime you committedWhat you’ve done to improve yourself : school, being sober/clean, do you really feel you are rehabilitatedVictim may also make a statementMandatory Release:Determined by statute or sentencing guidelines“Maxing out” (initial sentence minus good time)Parole Process:Parole eligibility date – 85% rule of mandatory minimum before you are eligible for releaseParoling authorityWhat is their decision based on?Risk to communityNature of offensePrior recordBehavior in prisonParoling can be difficult for the inmatesHave about 1-2 days to get your life together – how/where you’re going to live, how you’re going to make money/feed yourselfParole hearingsConditions of parole:Case by case basisStill in state custodySupervised by parole officersReturned to prisonPose risk to communityViolate the conditions of paroleMeetings with PO, work, drug free, etc.Characteristics of Parolees:Gender:88% male12% femaleRace:39% black42% white18% HispanicJurisdiction:88% state12% federalExiting parole:51% successful33% incarcerated9% absconded1% death5% other/unknownThe Role of Probation/Parole Agencies:Two Missions:Rehabilitate offenders whileProtecting society from dangerClient supervision:Resource mediationSurveillanceEnforcementCRJU 101 1st Edition Lecture 13 Outline of Last Lecture I. Sentencing Outline of Current Lecture II. ProbationIII. Characteristics of ProbationersIV. Types of ProbationV. Probation RevocationsVI. ParoleVII. Discretionary ReleaseVIII.Parole ProcessIX. Characteristics of ParoleesX. The Role of Probation/Parole AgenciesCurrent Lecture Extra credit assignment: bring 3 items and get 2 points added to your final grade by next Tuesday- Warm and cozy – bring a couple items of clothing, socks- Reading writing and math – flash cards, pencils, pens,- Arts and crafts – paint sets, coloring books,- Food – non perishable food items, plates, silver ware, juice boxes Probation:- The most widely used sanction in the CJs- Most common punishment in the US- Definition: conditional release of a convicted offender prior to his or her serving any prison timeo Have to go to school/work- Four reasons for probation:o Reintegration – reintegrate back into society, contribute to society, can take care of your family o Avoids institutionalization and stigma o Less expensive, more humanitarian etc. o Fair and appropriate for less serious offenders These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Characteristics of Probationers:- 2010: 4.06 million adults on probation- 76% male- 24% female- 50% felony- 47% misdemeanor- 2% other- 99% state- 1% federalo fewer federal crimes that people are being indicted on - Most common probation condition: fines (84%) Types of Probation: can be on several types of probation at the same time- Regular:o Usually only face to face once a montho Average cost 2$ a dayo Check in kiosks – fingerprint reader o Retina scans to check ino Significantly cheaper than incarceration / higher levels of probation- Intensive:o More visits than regularo More strict conditions Unannounced drug testing Meet 5 times/week Curfewso 7 contacts a month Could be a phone check ino Average cost $10 a day  The more stuff you throw at people, the harder it is for them to stick to it – easy to slip up / break rules of probation- Electronic:o Electronically monitor the offender Bracelet Pagers Voice verification systemso 3 contacts a montho average cost $9 a day - Special:o Special programming  Substance abuse Sexual offender treatment o 4 contacts a month o average cost 4$ a day Probation Revocations:- Hearing before violating your probation- If you cant follow the rules – they will up your probation before sending you to prison- Two types of revocations:o Technical Violations:


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