A ______ is a panel of people presumably qualified to make judgments about the suitability of a prisoner to be released from prison after having served a specified time of his or her sentence.

a. determinate sentence hearing
b. discretionary parole hearing
c. mandatory parole hearing
d. parole board


d. parole board

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The disposition of a juvenile's case is the same as an adult being:

a. tried. b. sentenced. c. convicted. d. imprisoned.

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Which of the following states that it is fraudulent for a business to falsely represent itself in terms of security?

a. Respondeat superior doctrine b. Fraud doctrine c. Negligent hiring doctrine d. Superior fraud doctrine

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The case of Cooper v. Pate gave inmates the right to:

A. file civil lawsuits against prison authorities. B. practice their religion. C. access a law library. D. be free from cruel and unusual punishment.

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A typical budget for a correctional department is comprised of what percent for staff salaries and benefits?

a. 25 to 30 percent b. 60 to 65 percent c. About 50 percent d. About 75 percent

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