What are the characteristics of a supermax prison?

What will be an ideal response?


Supermax facilities and are designed to house the worst of the worst. Inmates
housed in supermax facilities are generally locked up in individual cells for 23 hours a
day and are kept in solitary confinement with limited interaction with others.

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The prosecutor carries the burden of proving that the defendant is guilty of a crime beyond a _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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If a suspect who is being subjected to custodial interrogation requests an attorney, the police must:

a. ask the person if he/she is sure that requesting an attorney is in his/her best interest. b. conduct a screening interview to determine if the person is eligible for a Public Defender. c. stop questioning immediately. d. provide the person with an attorney immediately.

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Indicators of impending violent workplace behavior include all of the following except

a. depression. b. anxiety. c. paranoia. d. erratic behavior.

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What is not considered a standard task of a typical sheriff's department?

A. Coroner B. Tax collector C. Antiterror activities D. Provider of fire emergency services

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