Probation Exam

Front 1

What does O.A.R.S stand for?

Back 1

Open ended questions

Affirmations

Reflections

Summaries

Front 2

Open family system Vs.

Closed family system

Back 2

Open: Rules serve a purpose and support the self-worth of the family. Supports independence.

Closed: supports rules concept without regard for self-worth or purpose. Independence not allowed.

Front 3

Two considerations for placing defendants in community restitution

Back 3

Foreseeability

Compatibility

Front 4

5 principles of Motivational interviewing

Back 4

Develop discrepancy

Express empathy

Amplify ambivalence

Roll with resistance

Support self-efficacy

Front 5

4 principles when employing intermediate sanctions

Back 5

Sanctions should be progressive

Probationer needs resources to meet needs.

Consider all options available

Sanctions should reflect severity of infractions

Front 6

What is the purpose of initial appearance?

Back 6

Gather name and address of suspect, inform defendant of charges, appoint counsel, set release conditions, inform defendant of rights

Front 7

Jurisdiction over misdemeanor native offenses off of the reservation

Back 7

Limited jurisdiction

Front 8

Purpose and time limit of sentencing (adults)

Back 8

Must occur within 15-30 days of trial based on presentence report.

Determines whether the court imposes or suspends(probation) sentencing

Front 9

Five communication guidelines to ensure good communication

Back 9

Use vocabulary probationer understands

Use clear and precise sentences

Be specific

Use shall, and direct to do things. Ensure it’s clear

Have probationer repeat terms back

Front 10

Important factor is closed family systems

Back 10

Compliance with family systems

Front 11

Four benefits of MI

Back 11

Avoid power struggle

Gives probationer voice In decision

Probationer is responsible for change

Probationer owns commitment to change

Front 12

What are the 3 communication styles in MI

Back 12

Follow

Guide

Directing

Front 13

What does P.A.C.E stand for?

Back 13

Partnership

Acceptance

Compassion

Evocation

Front 14

What is probation Vs parole purpose

Back 14

Probation is sentence suspended

Parole is the second part of prison

Front 15

What is the purpose and time limit of arraignment?(adult)

Back 15

Purpose: enter plea, set next hearing date, advise of release and rights and terms

Time limit: 10 days in custody, 30 days out

Front 16

Preliminary hearing burden of proof

Back 16

Probable cause

Front 17

3 primary categories of case planning

Back 17

Problem statement

Behavioral objectives

Probationer action plan

Front 18

List 5 components of family system

Back 18

1. Purpose or goal

2. An order to the parts working

3. A mean to start the system

4. Energy and power source to keep the system going

5. A way with dealing with change from outside

Front 19

Name 3 benefits of intermediate sanctions

Back 19

1. Probationer remains in community

2. Opportunity to address illegal behavior

3. Continued opportunity for rehabilitation, educational programs, drug help, vocational help, etc.

Front 20

What is the approach to dealing with families

Back 20

Every family is unique

Front 21

What are indicators MI processes are affecting change?

Back 21

1. Problem recognition

2. Optimistic about change

3. Express concern and intent to change

Front 22

What are 3 factors not important in a closed family system?

Back 22

Self-worth

Adaption to the outside world

Individual growth

Front 23

Which branch interprets and applies laws for the community supervision or parole?

Back 23

Executive branch

Front 24

When dealing with ISC, who’s rules prevail? ISC or State?

Back 24

Interstate Compact Prevails

Front 25

5 basic rules of effective testimony

Back 25

Know your case

Know your forum

Know your attorney

Know your law

Know the court procedures

Front 26

Who cross examines you in court?

Back 26

Defense attorney

Front 27

Key to the art of testifying

Back 27

Preparation

Front 28

Main ruling(outcome for PO’s) in Acevedo case

Back 28

Probation officers have immunity when acting under the direction of a judge and supervising a probationer

Front 29

Key points to 3rd party liability

Back 29

Duty to warn and protect

Foreseeable victim and foreseeable harm

Front 30

What are the 4 most common 3rd party suits against PO’s

Back 30

Sex offenses

Drug and alcohol

DV

Mentally Ill

Front 31

What is the most important thing when getting a new case/caseload of sex offenders?

Back 31

Verify SO registration is updated

Front 32

If the court requires an adjudicated SO to register, when does the age requirement expire?

Back 32

25 years old

Front 33

What are the 4 phases of the SO cycle?

Back 33

Creating emotional isolation

Escaping into fantasy

Translating fantasy into reality

Making it ok

Front 34

Which drug category shows dilated pupils?

Back 34

(Cash)

Cannabis

Stimulants

Hallucinogens

Front 35

Which categories do HGN and VGN show in?

Back 35

(DID)

Depressants

Inhalants

Dissociative anesthetics

Front 36

Which category has dilated pupils, rapid speech, high energy?

Back 36

Stimulants

Front 37

Which category has slow and constricted speech?

Back 37

Narcotics

Front 38

Which groups are HGN and VGN not present?

Back 38

(CashN)

Cannabis

Stimulants

Hallucinagins

Narcotics

Front 39

What are the 3 main components of the cognitive model?

Back 39

External event

Internal thoughts

Developing replacement thoughts to lead to new behaviors

Front 40

Time frames for registration of an SO moves from one residence to another within the same county

Back 40

72 hours

Front 41

Registration time frames for an SO after conviction and/or moving from county to county?

Back 41

10 days

Front 42

What class felony is it if SO’s do not register in time frames?

Back 42

Class 4 felony

Front 43

What are the 3 branches of government?

Back 43

Executive, legislative and judicial

Front 44

Which branch interprets and applies law according to probation?

Back 44

Judicial branch

Front 45

Which AZ jurisdiction hears primarily misdemeanor cases?

Back 45

Limited jurisdiction

Front 46

Which is the highest court to hear appeals?

Back 46

Supreme

Can’t hear trials, doesn’t hear any new cases,

Front 47

Which court has general jurisdiction over probation matters?

Back 47

Superior courts

Front 48

Which court hears appeals from superior court cases?

Back 48

Appellate courts

Front 49

Which court has jurisdiction over felony offenses committed by Native Americans( on reservation)

Back 49

Federal courts

Front 50

Which court has jurisdiction over felony offenses committed by Native Americans( off reservation)

Back 50

Superior courts

Front 51

Which courts have jurisdiction over misdemeanor cases committed by natives( on reservation)

Back 51

Tribal courts

Front 52

Which courts have jurisdiction over misdemeanor cases committed by natives(off the reservation)

Back 52

Limited jurisdiction courts

Front 53

Which category is the drug barbiturate in

Back 53

Depressants