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Violations of rules and regulations which do not represent serious offenses against persons and
do not pose a serious threat to institutional order and safety are: correct answers Minor Infraction
Counseling should be given to any offender when he/she breaks: correct answers Minor
infractions
Inmates are familiarized with the rules and regulations of the facility by: a) inmate orientation
during intake and processing, b) distribution of facility rules and regulations or C) facility rules
and regulations posted? correct answers All of the above
These are certain forms of discipline that are prohibited by TCJS rule 283.1 all of the following
are prohibited except: a) depravation/deviation from feeding, b) corporal punishment/use of
violent cell for discipline, c) deprive clothing/hygiene/exercise d) deprive privilege/ non
privileged mail correct answers None, all are included
TCJS 283.1 defines examples of minor infractions as a)refusing to clean/work, b) being
rowdy/insolent c) waste food, d) all above correct answers All above
The sanctions provided for minor infractions are limited to which of the following: a)
counseling/verbal or written reprimand, b) loss of privileges or disciplinary segregation not to
exceed 15 days, c) restrict to cell 24 hrs correct answers All of the above
TCJS 283.1 define examples of major infractions as all of the following except: a) interfere with
a count, b) attempt escape c) possess weapon or assault inmate/staff d) being rowdy/ insolent
correct answers Being rowdy / insolent
A hearing in front of a disciplinary board is an administrative hearing therefore, what standard of
proof is used to find guilt? correct answers Preponderance of the evidence
,According to TCJS under procedural due process rights of inmates, a written notice of at least
__________ hrs must be provided to the inmate of the claimed violation or charges against them:
correct answers 24 hrs
A grievance submitted in writing must include all of the following except : a) right/ privilege
violated b) persons involved/ witnesses c) date/time/details d) investigating officer report correct
answers D) investigating officer report
Who appoints the grievance board. A) sheriff b) Sheriff's designee, c) lieutenant/ captain d) all
above correct answers A & B
Some causes for inmates grievance include which of the following: a)violations of civil rights b)
criminal act/ prohibited act c) unjust of denial of privilege d) A & B e) all above correct answers
All above
Under grievance procedures, If inmates are not satisfied with the decision they correct answers
May Appel the findings
The purpose of grievance is? A) an administrative mean to resolve a conflict b) a viable
grievance system for handling inmate complaints c) creates a safer more secure jail environment
for inmates and staff correct answers All of the above
a written record of who located the evidence and who handled it until presented in court is the
definition of? correct answers Chain of custody
If a person dies in custody, the sheriff has _____ to make a report to the attorney general. correct
answers 30 days
______ conducts an inquest into the death of a person who dies in custody. correct answers
Justice of the Peace
, Under Code of Criminal Procedure 38.22 no written statement made by an accused as the result
of custodial interrogation may be admissible as evidence unless the individual was notified of
correct answers his rights
one method for securing evidence from witnesses is to _____ them. correct answers Separate
a separate record of all incidents which result in physical har, or serious threat of physical harm
to employee, visitor, or inmates must be reported to theSheriff/Operator within _______ of the
incident correct answers 24 HRS
when testifying in court, some techniques for effective testimony include addressing the judge,
jury or?? correct answers whoever asks the questions
which method is first (prosecutor start at the beginning of the trial) with state witnesses? correct
answers Direct Examination
some steps to follow when refreshing your memory for testifying in court are: A)review your
reports, B)talk with prosecutors, C)review your personal notes, D) all of the above correct
answers D) all of the above
One good quality to remember in providing effective testimony is to be? correct answers Brevity
(briefness)
Cross examination is presented (by defense) A) first, B)second, C)third D)fourth correct answers
B)second
Re-direct examination is presented (by the prosecutor) A)third, B)fourth, C)first, D)second
correct answers A)third
Re-Cross examination is presented (by the defense) A)third, B)fourth, C)first, D)second correct
answers B)fourth
Violations of rules and regulations which do not represent serious offenses against persons and
do not pose a serious threat to institutional order and safety are: correct answers Minor Infraction
Counseling should be given to any offender when he/she breaks: correct answers Minor
infractions
Inmates are familiarized with the rules and regulations of the facility by: a) inmate orientation
during intake and processing, b) distribution of facility rules and regulations or C) facility rules
and regulations posted? correct answers All of the above
These are certain forms of discipline that are prohibited by TCJS rule 283.1 all of the following
are prohibited except: a) depravation/deviation from feeding, b) corporal punishment/use of
violent cell for discipline, c) deprive clothing/hygiene/exercise d) deprive privilege/ non
privileged mail correct answers None, all are included
TCJS 283.1 defines examples of minor infractions as a)refusing to clean/work, b) being
rowdy/insolent c) waste food, d) all above correct answers All above
The sanctions provided for minor infractions are limited to which of the following: a)
counseling/verbal or written reprimand, b) loss of privileges or disciplinary segregation not to
exceed 15 days, c) restrict to cell 24 hrs correct answers All of the above
TCJS 283.1 define examples of major infractions as all of the following except: a) interfere with
a count, b) attempt escape c) possess weapon or assault inmate/staff d) being rowdy/ insolent
correct answers Being rowdy / insolent
A hearing in front of a disciplinary board is an administrative hearing therefore, what standard of
proof is used to find guilt? correct answers Preponderance of the evidence
,According to TCJS under procedural due process rights of inmates, a written notice of at least
__________ hrs must be provided to the inmate of the claimed violation or charges against them:
correct answers 24 hrs
A grievance submitted in writing must include all of the following except : a) right/ privilege
violated b) persons involved/ witnesses c) date/time/details d) investigating officer report correct
answers D) investigating officer report
Who appoints the grievance board. A) sheriff b) Sheriff's designee, c) lieutenant/ captain d) all
above correct answers A & B
Some causes for inmates grievance include which of the following: a)violations of civil rights b)
criminal act/ prohibited act c) unjust of denial of privilege d) A & B e) all above correct answers
All above
Under grievance procedures, If inmates are not satisfied with the decision they correct answers
May Appel the findings
The purpose of grievance is? A) an administrative mean to resolve a conflict b) a viable
grievance system for handling inmate complaints c) creates a safer more secure jail environment
for inmates and staff correct answers All of the above
a written record of who located the evidence and who handled it until presented in court is the
definition of? correct answers Chain of custody
If a person dies in custody, the sheriff has _____ to make a report to the attorney general. correct
answers 30 days
______ conducts an inquest into the death of a person who dies in custody. correct answers
Justice of the Peace
, Under Code of Criminal Procedure 38.22 no written statement made by an accused as the result
of custodial interrogation may be admissible as evidence unless the individual was notified of
correct answers his rights
one method for securing evidence from witnesses is to _____ them. correct answers Separate
a separate record of all incidents which result in physical har, or serious threat of physical harm
to employee, visitor, or inmates must be reported to theSheriff/Operator within _______ of the
incident correct answers 24 HRS
when testifying in court, some techniques for effective testimony include addressing the judge,
jury or?? correct answers whoever asks the questions
which method is first (prosecutor start at the beginning of the trial) with state witnesses? correct
answers Direct Examination
some steps to follow when refreshing your memory for testifying in court are: A)review your
reports, B)talk with prosecutors, C)review your personal notes, D) all of the above correct
answers D) all of the above
One good quality to remember in providing effective testimony is to be? correct answers Brevity
(briefness)
Cross examination is presented (by defense) A) first, B)second, C)third D)fourth correct answers
B)second
Re-direct examination is presented (by the prosecutor) A)third, B)fourth, C)first, D)second
correct answers A)third
Re-Cross examination is presented (by the defense) A)third, B)fourth, C)first, D)second correct
answers B)fourth
