Administrative Justice 008-ADJ008- Juvenile Procedures in California-Assignment 11

A parole agent is a person is oversees parolees while they are on parole. Their job is to enforce the terms of the minors parole and it is also to encourage the minor to begin working towards a positive life.

 True 
 False 

The “Morrissey v. Brewer” dealt with the issue of revocation procedures, it establishes the two-stage violation hearing process. The first stage is a probable cause hearing to determine if the evidence shows that a violation probably did occur. The second stage is the actual violation hearing, and the parolee is entitled to full due process.

 True 
 False 

The Division of Juvenile Facilities (DJF) is operated by which level of government?

	A.	County
	B.	State
	C.	Federal
	D.	City

The Division of Juvenile Facilities (formerly known as the California Youth Authority) was established in

	A.	1903
	B.	1905
	C.	1941
	D.	1943

Which statement is false regarding parole violation?

	A.	A parolee, like a probationer may be violated for committing a technical violation as well as a new offense.
	B.	Technical violations are considered very serious, and usually results in parole being revoked and the parolee is returned to an institution to serve the rest of his/her time.
	C.	Serious violations require a two-step hearing process as mandated by Morrissey v. Brewer, 1972.
	D.	If a parolee can remain crime free and violation free for the first 90-120 days, he/she has a very good chance of succeeding on parole.

Which statements below is true regarding parole?

	A.	The Board orders standard and specific conditions of parole for parolees.
	B.	A parolee may petition to have his/her record sealed after six years have elapsed from the date of an honorable discharge.
	C.	The parole agent plays the dual role of helper and enforcer, just as the probation officer.
	D.	The parole agent is authorized to carry a firearm, whereas the probation officer is not.
	E.	All of the above

With the limitations of judge's discretion as a result of Prop 21, more juveniles age 16 or older committed from adult court will be sent to prison.

 True 
 False 

The main purpose of the reception centers is to screen and test youths committed to DJF to determine proper placement. Which of the following is not a reception center?

	A.	Ventura
	B.	Perkins
	C.	Norwalk
	D.	Nelles

Which of the following statement regarding DJF is incorrect?

	A.	The cost of DJF is higher that probation camps.
	B.	The average stay in DJF is 26 months.
	C.	Inmates could earn a high school diploma and an A.A. Degree in DJF.
	D.	The parents of the inmates are able to pay for all of the housing cost.

An honorable discharge is given after a parolee has served 12 to 18 months of his/her parole without any problems or violations for the parole term.

 True 
 False