Inmate Booking and Intake Flashcards
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A person is booked for a misdemeanor but also has an outstanding felony warrant from another county. What should booking staff do?
Answer: Place a hold on the inmate and notify the other county
An active warrant requires a detainer hold to be placed so the issuing jurisdiction can be notified and arrange transfer.
Which of the following best describes 'cite and release' in the booking context?
Answer: Issuing a written citation requiring a court appearance instead of full booking
Cite and release allows officers to issue a citation for minor offenses, avoiding full booking and detention.
What is the purpose of recording an inmate's distinguishing marks during intake?
Answer: To assist in identification and locate possible gang affiliations
Tattoos, scars, and marks aid in identification and may reveal gang membership relevant to housing and safety decisions.
Under PREA standards, which population group requires special screening questions during the intake process?
Answer: LGBTQ+ individuals and those with prior victimization history
PREA requires facilities to ask all inmates about prior sexual victimization and LGBTQ+ status to guide safer housing decisions.
Which document authorizes a correctional facility to accept custody of a sentenced offender from a court?
Answer: A mittimus (commitment order)
A mittimus is the court order directing a correctional facility to receive and hold a convicted offender.
An intake officer notices an inmate appears to be under the influence of drugs. Which action takes highest priority?
Answer: Medical evaluation before continuing the booking process
A potentially intoxicated inmate's health and safety must be assessed by medical staff before booking procedures continue.
How is property returned to an inmate upon release best documented to protect the facility from disputes?
Answer: Require the inmate to sign an inventory receipt acknowledging receipt of items
A signed receipt creates a record that the inmate acknowledged receiving their property, protecting the facility from claims of missing items.