What are common crimes that staff or visitors committed by Include that introduction of contraband, sexual misconduct, and bribery.
staff and visitors in a correctional facility?
The role of the constitutional law Defines the powers and limitations of each of the three branches.
Criminal Law Identifies behaviors that are deemed unacceptable by society, also sets punishments for
those behaviors
Statutory Law Written and enacted by congress, state legislatures, or local governing authorities in
response to a perceived need. (Criminal, civil, administrative, and regulatory laws.)
Civil Law Concerned with the legal action that a person takes to resolve a non-criminal private
dispute with another person, and the courts provide a forum for people to settle these
disputes.
Chapter 11 B of the Florida Administrative Code contains: the official Florida Administrative rules that govern the training and certification of law
enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers that is required by statute.
Court decisions influence How you perform your duties.
Case Law Body of law formed by the decisions of the court system (part of the Judicial Branch)
An appellate court in your jurisdiction creates A rule (known as Precedent) you are required to follow that rule unless a higher court
changes the rule. (You are required to keep up with current changes.
Where can you find and read Florida Statutes? Can be found in digital and print format, they are updated annually.
The constitution and the Florida Statutes direct your actions, establish policies and procedures to guide the daily activities of officers working within
While Correctional agencies? facilities in order to meet the needs of that facility.
This program (BRT) does not cover agency or facility-specific policies and procedures, but it will direct you to review your
agencies policies and procedures for further clarification.
Constitution defines your authority to act as a correctional officer.
The role of the amendments to the Constitution and the Bill of Knowing the rights as they relate to the people in your care will be important to your
rights in relation to corrections career; the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments are particular
important to corrections
Due Process Conduct of legal proceedings according to established rules and principles for the
protection and enforcement of private rights, including notice and the right to a fair
hearing.
What are the two main types of due process Substantive and Procedural Due process
, Substantive due process fair and consistent enforcement of the law (People treated fairly)
Procedural Due Process Procedures that must be followed to protect a person's rights during the criminal justice
process.
First Amendment Protect the right to free speech, press, assembly, and religion.
Fourth Amendment Protects from unreasonable search and seizure
Fifth Amendment Protects against self-incrimination and guarantees due process
Sixth Amendment Establishes a right to a speedy trial, impartial jury, and assistance of counsel
Eighth Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment and prohibits the use of excessive bail or
fines
Fourteenth Amendment Establishes due process and equal protection of the laws in all states.
Offense refers to a breach of law and broadly describes criminal and non-criminal acts that are
punishable under law.
Felony any criminal offense committed where the maximum penalty is death or incarceration in
a state correctional facility for more than one year.
Misdemeanor any criminal offense that is punishable by a term of imprisonment in a county
correctional facility of up to one year.
What are the common crimes committed by inmates in a petit theft, dealing in stolen property, assault or assault on a facility employee, battery,
correctional facility? sexual battery, or battery on a facility employee, drug-related crimes, criminal mischief,
arson, possession of contraband, introduction of contraband into a correctional facility,
escape, lewd and lascivious behavior, bribery, security threat group-related crimes,
gambling, vandalism, loan sharking, and homicide.
What are the two basic elements of crime or components that Proof that a crime has been committed and proof that the person being charged
are necessary to convict a person of a crime? committed the crime.
Instrumentalities of a crime anything used to commit a crime, such as bodily fluids, a homemade weapon, a cell
phone, a threatening letter, or a recorded phone call. (These items will often be used as
evidence.)
Fruits of a crime any benefits gained or obtained by committing the crime.
Evidence Anything that tends to prove and disprove the existence of a fact.
staff and visitors in a correctional facility?
The role of the constitutional law Defines the powers and limitations of each of the three branches.
Criminal Law Identifies behaviors that are deemed unacceptable by society, also sets punishments for
those behaviors
Statutory Law Written and enacted by congress, state legislatures, or local governing authorities in
response to a perceived need. (Criminal, civil, administrative, and regulatory laws.)
Civil Law Concerned with the legal action that a person takes to resolve a non-criminal private
dispute with another person, and the courts provide a forum for people to settle these
disputes.
Chapter 11 B of the Florida Administrative Code contains: the official Florida Administrative rules that govern the training and certification of law
enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers that is required by statute.
Court decisions influence How you perform your duties.
Case Law Body of law formed by the decisions of the court system (part of the Judicial Branch)
An appellate court in your jurisdiction creates A rule (known as Precedent) you are required to follow that rule unless a higher court
changes the rule. (You are required to keep up with current changes.
Where can you find and read Florida Statutes? Can be found in digital and print format, they are updated annually.
The constitution and the Florida Statutes direct your actions, establish policies and procedures to guide the daily activities of officers working within
While Correctional agencies? facilities in order to meet the needs of that facility.
This program (BRT) does not cover agency or facility-specific policies and procedures, but it will direct you to review your
agencies policies and procedures for further clarification.
Constitution defines your authority to act as a correctional officer.
The role of the amendments to the Constitution and the Bill of Knowing the rights as they relate to the people in your care will be important to your
rights in relation to corrections career; the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments are particular
important to corrections
Due Process Conduct of legal proceedings according to established rules and principles for the
protection and enforcement of private rights, including notice and the right to a fair
hearing.
What are the two main types of due process Substantive and Procedural Due process
, Substantive due process fair and consistent enforcement of the law (People treated fairly)
Procedural Due Process Procedures that must be followed to protect a person's rights during the criminal justice
process.
First Amendment Protect the right to free speech, press, assembly, and religion.
Fourth Amendment Protects from unreasonable search and seizure
Fifth Amendment Protects against self-incrimination and guarantees due process
Sixth Amendment Establishes a right to a speedy trial, impartial jury, and assistance of counsel
Eighth Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment and prohibits the use of excessive bail or
fines
Fourteenth Amendment Establishes due process and equal protection of the laws in all states.
Offense refers to a breach of law and broadly describes criminal and non-criminal acts that are
punishable under law.
Felony any criminal offense committed where the maximum penalty is death or incarceration in
a state correctional facility for more than one year.
Misdemeanor any criminal offense that is punishable by a term of imprisonment in a county
correctional facility of up to one year.
What are the common crimes committed by inmates in a petit theft, dealing in stolen property, assault or assault on a facility employee, battery,
correctional facility? sexual battery, or battery on a facility employee, drug-related crimes, criminal mischief,
arson, possession of contraband, introduction of contraband into a correctional facility,
escape, lewd and lascivious behavior, bribery, security threat group-related crimes,
gambling, vandalism, loan sharking, and homicide.
What are the two basic elements of crime or components that Proof that a crime has been committed and proof that the person being charged
are necessary to convict a person of a crime? committed the crime.
Instrumentalities of a crime anything used to commit a crime, such as bodily fluids, a homemade weapon, a cell
phone, a threatening letter, or a recorded phone call. (These items will often be used as
evidence.)
Fruits of a crime any benefits gained or obtained by committing the crime.
Evidence Anything that tends to prove and disprove the existence of a fact.
