Jail School GPSTC Exam Questions
And Correct Answers
When should a frisk (pat down) search be conducted on a new arrestee?
Immediately upon booking
What is required to conduct a body cavity search?
A search warrant and a licensed medical professional
What documents constitute legal confinement?
Warrants, Citations, Court Orders, NCIC Wants/Holds
When does the jail have authority to refuse an arrestee?
Extreme Intoxication or when needing immediate medical attention/Severe injury
What are some conditions that might warrant medical attention for an arrestee?
High blood pressure, excessive bleeding, extreme body temperature
,What health concerns should a health screen questionnaire cover?
Allergies, STD's, What medication currently prescribed, Suicidal , History of any medical
issues
When should a health screening be completed on a new inmate?
Immediately upon booking
What is the definition of a Foreign National?
Foreign National is any person that is not a U.S. Citizen.
What is the basis for the law governing consular notification?
(VCCR) Vienna Convention On Consular Notification
What O.G.C.A code section makes it the duty of the jail officer to make notification to
a consulate?
O.C.G.A 42-4-14
What does C.H.R.I stand for?
Criminal History Record Information
,What Documents are considered C.H.R.I?
Fingerprints, Offender based tracking system (OBTS), Rap sheets and Terminal
responses
What is the penalty for improper handling of C.H.R.I?
A minimum of $50,000, 15 years in prison or both
What is classification?
The process of grouping things based on their similarities
What are the two basic factors used in the classification process?
Sex and Charges
What type of inmates might be classified as special concern inmates?
Disabled, Elderly, Substance Abusers, Developmental Disability, Gang Members, Child
Molesters
What is the definition of bail?
, The amount of collateral necessary to to ensure that the principle (inmate) will be
present in court to appear before the judge and/or jury.
What is an OR bond and who has the authority to issue it?
A "Own Recognizance" bond and only a judge or the sheriff can issue one.
Are employees of the jail allowed to give advice as to which bondsman or bonding
company to do business with?
No
What does "being released on time served" mean?
Time served means that the sentence that was imposed by the court has been served
and the inmate is now free to be released from the jail.
To what type of facilities can inmates be transferred?
Court Houses, Other Jails, Prisons, Hospitals
When might a court ordered release be issued for an inmate?
At the discretion of the judge
And Correct Answers
When should a frisk (pat down) search be conducted on a new arrestee?
Immediately upon booking
What is required to conduct a body cavity search?
A search warrant and a licensed medical professional
What documents constitute legal confinement?
Warrants, Citations, Court Orders, NCIC Wants/Holds
When does the jail have authority to refuse an arrestee?
Extreme Intoxication or when needing immediate medical attention/Severe injury
What are some conditions that might warrant medical attention for an arrestee?
High blood pressure, excessive bleeding, extreme body temperature
,What health concerns should a health screen questionnaire cover?
Allergies, STD's, What medication currently prescribed, Suicidal , History of any medical
issues
When should a health screening be completed on a new inmate?
Immediately upon booking
What is the definition of a Foreign National?
Foreign National is any person that is not a U.S. Citizen.
What is the basis for the law governing consular notification?
(VCCR) Vienna Convention On Consular Notification
What O.G.C.A code section makes it the duty of the jail officer to make notification to
a consulate?
O.C.G.A 42-4-14
What does C.H.R.I stand for?
Criminal History Record Information
,What Documents are considered C.H.R.I?
Fingerprints, Offender based tracking system (OBTS), Rap sheets and Terminal
responses
What is the penalty for improper handling of C.H.R.I?
A minimum of $50,000, 15 years in prison or both
What is classification?
The process of grouping things based on their similarities
What are the two basic factors used in the classification process?
Sex and Charges
What type of inmates might be classified as special concern inmates?
Disabled, Elderly, Substance Abusers, Developmental Disability, Gang Members, Child
Molesters
What is the definition of bail?
, The amount of collateral necessary to to ensure that the principle (inmate) will be
present in court to appear before the judge and/or jury.
What is an OR bond and who has the authority to issue it?
A "Own Recognizance" bond and only a judge or the sheriff can issue one.
Are employees of the jail allowed to give advice as to which bondsman or bonding
company to do business with?
No
What does "being released on time served" mean?
Time served means that the sentence that was imposed by the court has been served
and the inmate is now free to be released from the jail.
To what type of facilities can inmates be transferred?
Court Houses, Other Jails, Prisons, Hospitals
When might a court ordered release be issued for an inmate?
At the discretion of the judge
