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• 13:39, 12 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Misdemeanor (Created page with "A misdemeanor is a less serious crime than a felony. A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by less than twelve months in jail. Community service, informal probation, formal probation, fines, and incarceration in a county jail less than twelve months are common penalties for misdemeanor crimes. Misdemeanors do not carry a prison sentence.")
• 13:14, 12 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Maximum sentence allowed by the law (Created page with "Each crime has a maximum sentence allowed by law, which is the highest amount of penalties a person can receive for that crime. The individual cannot be incarcerated for longer than the maximum sentence allowed by law for that offense.")
• 20:33, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Lower-risk (Created page with "Lower-risk individuals are those individuals who have scored low risk on a validated risk assessment instrument. An individual who has been assessed and has scored low risk has a lower probability to reoffend or be in non-compliance with their terms and conditions.")
• 20:33, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Kiosk reporting (Created page with "Kiosk reporting is a way for individuals who are evaluated as low-risk to check in with their probation officer without in-person meetings. Kiosks will be located in specific locations often near the home of the individual using the kiosk. The individual answers questions on the kiosk demonstrating continued compliance and engagement in their case plan.")
• 20:32, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Jail booking process (Created page with "The booking process is what occurs when an individual has been arrested and taken to jail. The jail staff will identify the individual, take a photograph, take fingerprints, do a medical screening, and provide clothing for the individual. The process also includes determining an appropriate housing location for the individual.")
• 20:32, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Jail (Created page with "Jails are city or county run facilities that confine those who have been convicted of a criminal act or are awaiting court hearings after being accused of a criminal act. Jails are required to meet the basic needs of those in their custody including but not limited to food, clothing, housing, medical, dental, and mental health care.")
• 20:31, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Intermediate sanction (Created page with "Intermediate sanctions are criminal penalties that do not involve jail time. These may include more intensive supervision, electronic monitoring, or global positioning satellite.")
• 20:30, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Intensive supervision (Created page with "Intensive supervision is provided to the highest-risk individuals. These individuals may be expected to report to their probation officer weekly or twice a month. They may have more frequent drug testing or may be required to utilize electronic monitoring.")
• 20:30, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Intake (Created page with "An intake is the first meeting between the individual and the probation officer. The probation officer conducts an assessment of the individual, makes any initial program referrals, begins the setting and determining of restitution if applicable, and goes over the terms and conditions of supervision with the individual. The intake probation officer uses all the information obtained during the intake process to make the determination on the most appropriate level of sup...")
• 20:30, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Home detention (Created page with "Home detention is court authorized and requires the individual not leave their residence without consent of the court or designee. The individual is allowed to leave home for medical appointments. Some programs allow the individual to attend school or work. Home detention is in lieu of holding the individual in jail.")
• 20:29, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Graduated response (Created page with "A graduated response is a research-based way to respond effectively to behavior. Proportionate and predictive responses are delivered to encourage positive behavior. When a sanction is necessary, it is proportionate to the behavior by the individual.")
• 20:29, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page General supervision (Created page with "General supervision refers to the intensity of the supervision the individual will receive. For most individuals, it will be monthly reporting.")
• 20:28, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Flash incarceration (Created page with "Flash incarceration is a short time in jail, between 1 – 10 days in an effort to stop inappropriate or non-compliant behavior. In California, probation officers may use a flash incarceration without going to court for individuals on post release community supervision and for probationers and mandatory supervision individuals if they consented to the sanction. It is an immediate sanction for negative behavior.")
• 20:28, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Filing a motion (Created page with "When a probation officer, the individual, or their attorney files paperwork with the court to have a judge make a decision in a case. A motion would be filed to have an individual’s probation or mandatory supervision case be terminated early.")
• 20:27, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Field visits (Created page with "A visit by a probation officer of an individual under their supervision either in the community, at their place of employment, or school. Some probation departments also consider a visit to the individual’s home a field visit. The visit may be scheduled or unannounced. The purpose is to see the person in their own environment.")
• 20:27, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Felony (Created page with "A felony is a crime that carries a maximum sentence of more than one year in custody. Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors. The most serious felonies can include state prison sentences.")
• 20:27, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Failure to appear (Created page with "Failure to appear means the individual did not attend a scheduled court hearing that was either set by a judge or on a notice to appear.")
• 20:26, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Eligible offenses (Created page with "Pretrial assessment programs that release individuals prior to arraignment are limited to cases that are not deemed ineligible by the penal code. Serious and violent offenses require court intervention prior to release from jail. For example, drug offenses are eligible for pretrial release before an arraignment, while an assault with a deadly weapon offense requires appearing before a judge at arraignment before being released from custody.")
• 20:26, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Electronic monitoring (Created page with "Electric monitoring is a monitoring system using an ankle bracelet that monitors an individual’s location. These monitors are used to track an individual’s movements and notify probation officers if the individual is in a non-approved location or away from their residence after a set curfew.")
• 20:25, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Dynamic factors (Created page with "Dynamic factors are risk factors that can change over time, such as employment, housing, or substance abuse.")
• 20:25, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Drug court model (Created page with "The drug court model is a collaboration between the courts, probation department, and treatment providers who work together intervening in the lives of individuals who are substance dependent or addicted. Individuals have proactive court hearings to give the judge an opportunity to hear how the individual is progressing and can utilize rewards or sanctions as appropriate.")
• 20:24, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Dosage (Created page with "The term dosage is used in evidence-based practices to determine the number of hours of evidence-based programming an individual needs based on the risk level of the individual. The higher the risk level, the higher number of dosage hours are needed.")
• 20:24, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page District Attorney diversion (Created page with "A district attorney diversion program allows an individual to complete an educational or rehabilitative program to avoid further involvement in the criminal justice system. If an individual successfully completes the diversion program, the district attorney will not proceed with the charges.")
• 20:23, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Dismissed (Created page with "When criminal charges are withdrawn. A dismissal ends the current criminal case.")
• 20:23, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Detention (Created page with "Detention refers to a person being held in confinement in a jail while the individual’s case is proceeding through the courts.")
• 20:22, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Decision matrix (Created page with "A decision matrix helps a probation officer choose the most appropriate action based on a set of specified criteria.")
• 20:21, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Day reporting (Created page with "Day reporting centers offer supervised, structured settings for individuals on supervision in the community. The centers offer rehabilitative programs for individuals designed to reduce the risk of re-offense. In some cases, day reporting may be in lieu of jail.")
• 19:58, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Custody status (Created page with "Custody status refers to where the individual remains during the court process. They may be held in jail or they may be released from custody into the community.")
• 19:58, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Criminogenic needs (Created page with "Criminogenic needs are those attributes that if treated are most likely to decrease the likelihood to future criminality.")
• 19:58, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Criminal record (Created page with "A criminal record lists all arrests and convictions an individual has in their adult life. The criminal record contains information from arrests and convictions across multiple jurisdictions. It is also referred to as a Criminal RAP (Records of Arrests and Prosecutions) sheet.")
• 19:57, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Criminal RAP (records of arrests and prosecutions) sheet (Created page with "A RAP (Records of Arrests and Prosecution) sheet is a legal document that records an individual’s arrests and convictions for their adult life. The Criminal RAP sheet contains information from arrests and convictions across multiple jurisdictions. It is also referred to as a person’s criminal record.")
• 19:57, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Criminal act (Created page with "A criminal act is an act that violates the law in California, typically contained in the Penal Code and/or Health and Safety Code. The act is punishable by the government.")
• 19:56, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Adult court timelines (Created page with "The court follows required timelines, often prescribed by law, to hold each required hearing in a criminal case. For example, an arraignment must be held within 48 hours if the individual is in jail. These timelines may be waived by the individual and their legal counsel. A misdemeanor case is generally resolved in less than six months while a felony may take longer. The more serious charges may take over a year to resolve.")
• 19:56, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Court-ordered programs (Created page with "Court-ordered programs are those that are required per the court and/or the penal code. Examples are anger management, driving under the influence programs, or batterer intervention programs.")
• 19:55, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Conviction (Created page with "A conviction is a formal declaration by the court that an individual is guilty of a criminal offense. A conviction is made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law. An individual is then convicted of a crime.")
• 19:54, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Continuance (Created page with "A continuance is when during a court process one party asks to have the case postponed. There are many reasons for a postponement. The judge must approve or deny the continuance.")
• 19:54, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Commitment papers (Created page with "Commitment papers refers to forms and paperwork that must accompany an individual to prison. It gives the prison information on sentencing orders, medical information, and restitution.")
• 19:54, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Cognitive behavioral interventions (Created page with "Cognitive behavior interventions are designed to have the individual examine their own thoughts and emotions and learn to positively change their thinking and behavior.")
• 19:49, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Created page with "The https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/ California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is the state agency that manages the state prison and parole systems, with a focus on public safety and rehabilitation of those under their care. CDCR was formally known as the California Department of Corrections.")
• 19:44, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Bus passes (Created page with "Bus passes are a way to assist an individual with transportation so they can attend meetings with their probation officer, behavioral therapy, court, and/or mental health or substance abuse treatment.")
• 19:43, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Best practices (Created page with "Best practices are guidelines that through experience and research have been proven to reliably lead to a desired result. A commitment to using best practices is a commitment to using all the knowledge and technology at one’s disposal to ensure success.")
• 19:43, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Benchmark (Created page with "A benchmark serves as a standard by which others are measured or judged. It is a point of reference.")
• 19:43, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Behavioral management tools (Created page with "Behavioral management tools are tools that follow the principles of reinforcing positive behavior change. These tools assist the probation officer in eliciting change in the individuals they supervise. These include steps like reinforcing desired behavior, using motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral workbooks or groups.")
• 19:42, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Behavior change process (Created page with "There are six stages of change that are generally accepted. These include pre-contemplation (denial), contemplation (ambivalence), preparation (experimenting with small change), action (direct action to a goal), maintenance (keeping the new behavior), and relapse (feeling failure).")
• 19:40, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Behavioral Health Services (Created page with "Therapeutic, mental health services or services for substance abuse treatment Services may be outpatient or inpatient/residential. They may be provided by the county behavioral health department a different government agency or a community-based organization.")
• 19:36, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Arm of the court (Created page with "Probation departments are often referred to as an “arm of the court” because of their role in supporting superior court judges in both adult and juvenile cases. Probation department staff conduct sentencing investigations, provide a variety of information to the courts, and supervise those placed on community supervision. Probation officers may also be given limited authority on pretrial release and monitoring.")
• 19:36, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Arraignment (Created page with "An arraignment is a hearing in both adult and juvenile court where the individual is called before the court, informed of the charges they are facing, advised of their rights, appointed legal counsel, advised about the consequences of a plea, and asked to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest.")
• 19:36, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Adult criminal justice system (Created page with "This term is used to refer to the processes that an individual encounters as they move through the adult criminal court process. The process includes numerous stages, including arrest, conviction, sentencing, confinement, and community supervision. It may also include pretrial assessment and monitoring.")
• 19:35, 11 July 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Administrative caseload (Created page with "An administrative caseload (also known as an unsupervised or banked caseload) includes individuals who were convicted of relatively less serious offenses who do not require active supervision in the community. Individuals placed on an administrative caseload will not report regularly in-person to a probation officer although they may be required to report via telephone or kiosk.")
• 18:12, 10 June 2022 Californiaprobationw admin talk contribs created page Probation in Adult System (Created page with "California’s Probation Departments play various roles throughout the adult criminal justice system. Probation is often referred to as an “arm of the court”. They are expected to serve as a neutral party in providing judges in adult criminal court with the information necessary to make sentencing decisions. If adults are sentenced to community supervision, the Probation Department is responsible for their supervision and ensuring that they are offered the appropriat...")