LEGAL ASPECTS DOCC QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
When can an inmates constitutional rights be restricted - Answers -When it is
necessary to maintain security and order
What is intentional tort? - Answers -Civil wrong where defendant deliberately harms
plaintiff or his property
List 3 examples of intentional tort - Answers -Battery, striking, false arrest
What is an absolute defense against liability - Answers -Truth
What are the elements of negligence? - Answers -duty, breach of duty, causation,
damages
What is gross negligence? - Answers -wanton conduct done with conscious or reckless
disregard for the right and safety of others
What is a 1983 action? - Answers -Violation of civil rights
What is the first challenge that can be raised by a defendant - Answers -Motion to
dismiss
What are the 3 types of answers to a lawsuit - Answers -Admit, deny, affirmative
defense
What are the two aspects of qualified immunity - Answers -Was a constitutional rights
violated, and the violation was established
What is the sixth amendment? - Answers -Right to a speedy trial
What are the three incidents in which a commitment order is NOT required - Answers -
Intoxicated individuals, quick dip, parole
N.C.G.S 15A-521 deals with - Answers -All pretrial detainees be committed to the
detention facility with a valid commitment order
How many supervision rounds will a officer make in a jail - Answers -2 rounds in 60
minutes with no longer than 40 mins between each round.
How many showers will an inmate be given - Answers -3 per week
How many showers will an inmate on work release be given - Answers -Once every
day
When can an inmates constitutional rights be restricted - Answers -When it is
necessary to maintain security and order
What is intentional tort? - Answers -Civil wrong where defendant deliberately harms
plaintiff or his property
List 3 examples of intentional tort - Answers -Battery, striking, false arrest
What is an absolute defense against liability - Answers -Truth
What are the elements of negligence? - Answers -duty, breach of duty, causation,
damages
What is gross negligence? - Answers -wanton conduct done with conscious or reckless
disregard for the right and safety of others
What is a 1983 action? - Answers -Violation of civil rights
What is the first challenge that can be raised by a defendant - Answers -Motion to
dismiss
What are the 3 types of answers to a lawsuit - Answers -Admit, deny, affirmative
defense
What are the two aspects of qualified immunity - Answers -Was a constitutional rights
violated, and the violation was established
What is the sixth amendment? - Answers -Right to a speedy trial
What are the three incidents in which a commitment order is NOT required - Answers -
Intoxicated individuals, quick dip, parole
N.C.G.S 15A-521 deals with - Answers -All pretrial detainees be committed to the
detention facility with a valid commitment order
How many supervision rounds will a officer make in a jail - Answers -2 rounds in 60
minutes with no longer than 40 mins between each round.
How many showers will an inmate be given - Answers -3 per week
How many showers will an inmate on work release be given - Answers -Once every
day
