Inmate Disciplinary Infractions 2

Question 1

Before a disciplinary hearing, an inmate is generally entitled to written notice of the charges at least how many hours in advance?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

1 hour

Answer

72 hours

Answer

No advance notice is required

Question 2

What standard of evidence is required to find an inmate guilty at a prison disciplinary hearing?

Accepted Answer

Some evidence in the record

Answer

Beyond a reasonable doubt

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Clear and convincing evidence

Answer

A preponderance plus corroboration

Question 3

Possession of a homemade weapon, such as a 'shank,' is typically classified as which severity of infraction?

Accepted Answer

A high-severity (Class A) violation

Answer

A minor (Class C) violation

Answer

A non-disciplinary administrative note

Answer

A petty rule reminder

Question 4

Which document records the staff member's account of an alleged rule violation and starts the disciplinary process?

Accepted Answer

An incident or disciplinary report

Answer

A parole eligibility worksheet

Answer

A commissary receipt

Answer

A visitation log

Question 5

An inmate refuses a direct, lawful order from an officer to return to his cell. This is best categorized as:

Accepted Answer

Disobeying a direct order

Answer

An administrative segregation request

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A grievance filing

Answer

A protective custody petition

Question 6

At a disciplinary hearing, an inmate generally has the right to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Call witnesses and present documentary evidence when not unduly hazardous

Answer

Cross-examine all witnesses under oath

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Have a retained attorney present

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Demand a jury of fellow inmates

Question 7

Which of the following is a common sanction imposed for a serious disciplinary infraction?

Accepted Answer

Loss of good-time (earned) credits

Answer

Automatic sentence reduction

Answer

Immediate parole hearing

Answer

Transfer to a halfway house