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Non-Institutional Correction Review Questions 1

(Answers are provided below)


1. In the context of correctional administration, what is the process of changing the behavior of a criminal through non-punitive means such as counseling and education?

A.Reformation

B.Institutionalization

C.Retribution

D.Restitution


2. What is the primary purpose of Probation as a community-based correction in the Philippines?

A. Incapacitation

B. Isolation

C. Rehabilitation

D. Punishment


3. An application for probation must be filed within what period?

A. Before the trial commences

B. After the offender has served one-third of the sentence

C. Anytime during the service of the sentence

D. Within the period for perfecting an appeal


4. Who is recognized as the 'Father of Philippine Probation' for his efforts in the passage of PD 968 (Amended by RA 10707)?

A. John Augustus

B. Ferdinand Marcos

C. Teódulo Natividad

D. Mathew Davenport Hill


5. What is the legal effect of filing an application for probation on the offender's right to appeal the judgment of conviction?

A. It requires the appeal to be decided first

B. It suspends the right to appeal

C. It shall be deemed a waiver of the right to appeal

D. It has no effect on the right to appeal


6. Which school of criminology strongly advocates for the reformation and treatment of offenders rather than purely punitive measures?

A. Neo-Classical School

B. Classical School

C. Positivist School

D. Chicago School


7. Under the Philippine justice system, which of the following is a 'mandatory' condition of probation?

A. Report to the probation officer at least once a month

B. Refrain from drinking intoxicating beverages

C. Pursue a prescribed course of study or vocational training

D. Undergo medical or psychological treatment


8. How does Parole differ fundamentally from Probation in the Philippine correctional system?

A. Parole is granted by the court, while probation is granted by the President

B. Parole is served inside the prison, while probation is served outside

C. Parole is a post-prison release, while probation is an alternative to prison

D. Parole is for minor offenses, while probation is for heinous crimes


9. Which form of executive clemency entirely wipes away the legal guilt of the offender and restores their civil rights?

A. Conditional Pardon

B. Absolute Pardon

C. Commutation of Sentence

D. Reprieve


10. If a probationer violates the conditions of their probation, what is the legal recourse of the court?

A. The court may revoke the probation and order the offender to serve the original sentence

B. The court will transfer the case to the Board of Pardons and Parole

C. The court must automatically double the original sentence

D. The offender is given a permanent warning and allowed to stay on probation


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Answer:

1. A

2. C

3. D

4. C

5. C

6. C

7. A

8. C

9. B

10. A