Which courts are more general in terms of the problems they target and the approaches they take to deal with problems, and emphasize partnering and problem-solving?
A) Community courts
B) Drug courts
C) Gun courts
D) Domestic violence courts
A
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One distinguishing feature of community corrections programs is that they are usually:
A) staffed by state officials. B) responsible directly to state probation agencies. C) locally funded. D) responsible directly to state parole boards.
The Manhattan Bail Project found that the court could make a reasonably accurate decision about whether the accused would return to court with what information?
A. Information such as nature of the offense, defendant's family ties, and employment record B. Information about the nature of the crime itself C. Information about the defendant's past record and availability of treatment in the area D. Information about the defendant and their families
Youth courts usually handle first-time offenders who are charged with offenses such as theft, misdemeanor assault, disorderly conduct, and possession of alcohol
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
In determining delinquency status, which factor likely played the most important role in the prosecutor's decision to try Griego as an adult? Use only the information from the preface to answer the question
a. age b. history of substance abuse c. gang involvement d. child neglect