Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The presentence investigation (PSI) report is typically the final point of assessment and is rarely utilized when the offender is first brought into a prison facility.
2. There is rarely agreement between the probation officer’s recommendations and the judge’s decision when sentencing.
3. The judge often is not the primary decision-maker in regard to an offender’s sentencing and/or the granting probation.
4. Most probation officers do not carry a firearm.


1. False
2. False
3. True
4. True

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. Holt v. Sarver (1969) b. Morris v. Travisono(1970) c. Palmigiano v. Garrahy(1977) d. Turner v. Safley(1987)

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