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Which factor is commonly used to assign an inmate to higher security housing?

Police discretion allows officers to choose among several reasonable options when handling an incident.

The judge’s primary role in the adversarial system is to enforce courtroom procedure and ensure fairness.

Describe the purpose of inmate classification inside correctional institutions. Identify at least two factors used in classification and explain why proper classification matters for safety and management.

Inmate subculture can influence behavior, conflict levels, and institutional safety.

Probation is generally less costly for taxpayers than incarceration.

Describe why California implemented Realignment (AB 109). Include the overcrowding problem, the impact of the Brown v. Plata ruling, and one major way Realignment changed correctional practices

Community corrections programs are intended to supervise individuals outside of secure custody.

Preliminary hearings are used to determine whether probable cause exists to hold a defendant for trial.

Probation violations can result in sanctions, modification of terms, or revocation.