Correctional Law for the Correctional Officer Already Passed

Correctional Law for the Correctional Officer Already Passed What is the major vulnerability of an access-to-the-courts system, which is built around books and other written materials? - Answer ️️ -1. The inmate with limited reading skills. 2. The inmate with limited English-language skills. What is the most common institutional concern that may justify restriction of an inmate's constitutional rights? - Answer ️️ -Security of the institution. Has the Turner Test made it easier or harder for an institution to justify restricting constitutional rights of inmates? - Answer ️️ -The Turner Test has made it easier to justify restricting constitutional rights of inmates. The institution imposes a restriction on an inmate practicing his religion. The inmate sues, claiming 1st amendment were violated. Institution responds, saying restriction was imposed because of security needs. Based on this response, will the institution win the lawsuit? Why or Why not? - Answer ️️ -The institution would lose the lawsuit, only because the statement is too vague. The institution must articulate in detail as to why the restriction is related to security. What is the most common justification for restricting inmates 1st amendment rights? - Answer ️️ -Security of the Institution. Since the beginning of the 21st century, has the Supreme Court stepped back from it's long-held position that lower courts must give substantial deference to judgment calls of correctional administrators about such things as institutional safety and security? - Answer ️️ -The Supreme Court has NOT stepped back. The court re-emphasized the importance of deference in 2003. Bazzetta v. Overton The Supreme Court has held that inmates have no expectation of privacy in regards to their cells. How then might a cell search trigger court intervention? - Answer ️️ -If the cell was left in complete disarray after the cell search. The search was conducted in an unreasonable manner. What is necessary to justify visitor strip searches? - Answer ️️ -Must be reasonable suspicion that the visitor is hiding contraband on their person. What is the most important thing for correctional officers to remember when performing inmate searches? - Answer ️️ -1. Maintain high level of professionalism. 2. Respect the dignity of the inmate. Who should make the decision on whether an inmate needs medical care? - Answer ️️ - Correctional Medical Staff What are the general areas a court will focus on in a conditions-of-confinement suit? - Answer ️️ -1. Personal Safety 2. Medical Ca