Florida BRT Corrections Intake and Release Exam | Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
intake
Correct Answer: In county detention facilities, admission to the facility is known as
• Question
reception
Correct Answer: In state facilities, admission to the institution is known as
• Question
During intake, the inmate's identity is verified using various forms of identification,
including the following:
Correct Answer: driver's license, military ID, or any other type of valid photo ID,
fingerprinting (CO5-1.1.1)
• Question
Arrest papers
Correct Answer: the paperwork generated by the arresting officer that allows for the
inmate to be arrested and taken to a county detention facility for admission. These
papers may consist of arrest affidavits, warrants, and other court orders. (CO5-1.1.2)
• Question
Common features of arrest papers include the following:
Correct Answer: personal identifying information about the inmate (name, aliases, date
of birth, sex, race, current address, phone number, Social Security number, height,
weight, driver's license state and number, and place of birth), date and time of arrest,
place of arrest, agency-generated case number, charges, including the statute
number(s) and the number of charges, name of arresting officer and arresting agency,
probable cause affidavit, copies of warrants or court orders, victim contact notification, if
required by Ch. 960, F.S., copies of issued citations for traffic offenses (CO5-1.1.3)
• Question
Commitment papers
Correct Answer: documents or orders generated by the court that confine an inmate to a
correctional facility after he or she is found guilty of a crime. (CO5-1.1.4)
, • Question
Common features of commitment papers include the following:
Correct Answer: judgment and sentence pages (signed by the judge), court paperwork
with sentencing information and any court recommendation, current criminal history
printout from FCIC/NCIC, synopsis of inmate's behavior and adjustment to a correctional
setting from the sending agency noting disciplinary issues and housing assignment
while in jail, medical transfer summary from sending facility (CO5-1.1.5)
• Question
NTA—notice to appear.
Correct Answer: This summons or writ may have been issued in lieu of a physical arrest
requiring a person to appear in court.
• Question
ROR--release on recognizance, sometimes called a signature bond
Correct Answer: is the pretrial release of an arrested person who promises in writing to
appear for trial at a later date. No monetary bond is required prior to release.
• Question
EOS—end (or expiration) of sentence.
Correct Answer: This date is determined by the court upon sentencing and can be
reduced due to gain time.
• Question
DOB—date of birth
Correct Answer: as it appears on the inmate's identification.
• Question
Either "subject" or "arrestee"
Correct Answer: to identify the individual, instead of inmate.
• Question
commitment papers are signed by
Correct Answer: the sentencing judge (CO5-1.1.7)
Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
intake
Correct Answer: In county detention facilities, admission to the facility is known as
• Question
reception
Correct Answer: In state facilities, admission to the institution is known as
• Question
During intake, the inmate's identity is verified using various forms of identification,
including the following:
Correct Answer: driver's license, military ID, or any other type of valid photo ID,
fingerprinting (CO5-1.1.1)
• Question
Arrest papers
Correct Answer: the paperwork generated by the arresting officer that allows for the
inmate to be arrested and taken to a county detention facility for admission. These
papers may consist of arrest affidavits, warrants, and other court orders. (CO5-1.1.2)
• Question
Common features of arrest papers include the following:
Correct Answer: personal identifying information about the inmate (name, aliases, date
of birth, sex, race, current address, phone number, Social Security number, height,
weight, driver's license state and number, and place of birth), date and time of arrest,
place of arrest, agency-generated case number, charges, including the statute
number(s) and the number of charges, name of arresting officer and arresting agency,
probable cause affidavit, copies of warrants or court orders, victim contact notification, if
required by Ch. 960, F.S., copies of issued citations for traffic offenses (CO5-1.1.3)
• Question
Commitment papers
Correct Answer: documents or orders generated by the court that confine an inmate to a
correctional facility after he or she is found guilty of a crime. (CO5-1.1.4)
, • Question
Common features of commitment papers include the following:
Correct Answer: judgment and sentence pages (signed by the judge), court paperwork
with sentencing information and any court recommendation, current criminal history
printout from FCIC/NCIC, synopsis of inmate's behavior and adjustment to a correctional
setting from the sending agency noting disciplinary issues and housing assignment
while in jail, medical transfer summary from sending facility (CO5-1.1.5)
• Question
NTA—notice to appear.
Correct Answer: This summons or writ may have been issued in lieu of a physical arrest
requiring a person to appear in court.
• Question
ROR--release on recognizance, sometimes called a signature bond
Correct Answer: is the pretrial release of an arrested person who promises in writing to
appear for trial at a later date. No monetary bond is required prior to release.
• Question
EOS—end (or expiration) of sentence.
Correct Answer: This date is determined by the court upon sentencing and can be
reduced due to gain time.
• Question
DOB—date of birth
Correct Answer: as it appears on the inmate's identification.
• Question
Either "subject" or "arrestee"
Correct Answer: to identify the individual, instead of inmate.
• Question
commitment papers are signed by
Correct Answer: the sentencing judge (CO5-1.1.7)
