Inmate Disciplinary Infractions 3

Question 1

An inmate is placed in disciplinary segregation pending a hearing. This pre-hearing placement is primarily intended to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain institutional security and order

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Punish the inmate before a finding

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Deny the inmate any meals

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Permanently revoke parole

Question 2

Tampering with a security device, such as covering a cell door window or jamming a lock, is considered an infraction because it:

Accepted Answer

Compromises the safe operation and security of the facility

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Improves inmate privacy lawfully

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Is encouraged for fire safety

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Counts as approved cell decoration

Question 3

Which of the following would most likely be charged as 'fighting' rather than 'assault'?

Accepted Answer

A mutual physical altercation between two inmates

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A surprise stabbing of an unsuspecting inmate

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Throwing liquid on an officer

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Threatening staff with a weapon

Question 4

An impartial decision-maker at a disciplinary hearing means the hearing officer should:

Accepted Answer

Not have been a witness to or involved in the underlying incident

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Always be the reporting officer for efficiency

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Be selected by the charged inmate

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Be a fellow inmate representative

Question 5

If an inmate is found in possession of another inmate's property without authorization, this is most likely charged as:

Accepted Answer

Possession of stolen or unauthorized property

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A legitimate trade

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A commissary error

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An approved gift

Question 6

After a guilty finding, an inmate who disagrees with the outcome typically has the right to:

Accepted Answer

File an administrative appeal of the disciplinary decision

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Immediately sue for release

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Demand a new criminal trial

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Veto the sanction

Question 7

Brewing or possessing inmate-made alcohol ('pruno') is prohibited primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Creates intoxication, health, and security risks

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Is a tax violation only

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Wastes commissary funds harmlessly

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Is allowed in small amounts