Criminal Procedure Act Quiz

20 Questions | By Cchristian | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 222

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Criminal procedure act is one of the laws laid down by the land that either help a person from wrongful arrest or to serve as a guide on how the courts treat specific lawbreakers. Just how well informed are you when it comes to some of the procedure to be followed about a criminal. Take this test and find out!

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1.

"Prosecution Withdrawn” is considered which type of disposition?
- A.
  
  A. Conviction
- B.
  
  B. Active Diversion
- C.
  
  C. Dismissed Diversion
- D.
  
  D. Straight Dismissal
2.

A charge that occurred 10 years ago is still considered reportable in restricted states if the disposition date is within the past 7 years.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

State restrictions should be applied if
- A.
  
  A. The applicant currently lives in a restricted state
- B.
  
  B. The applicant has ever lived in a restricted state
- C.
  
  C. A record is located in a restricted state
- D.
  
  D. The applicant is applying to work in a restricted state
4.

A record reports for a restricted state with a disposition dated 10 years ago, however the sentencing indicates 5 years prison time.
- A.
  
  A. The record should be suppressed because the disposition date is outside of 7 years
- B.
  
  B. Add the 5 years prison time which makes the record fall within the scope
- C.
  
  C. Public records should verify the physical prison release date *
- D.
  
  D. Check the client’s grading criteria to determine whether a 10-year old record is reportable
5.

Dismissed diversions are not reportable in which of the following states:
- A.
  
  A. CA
- B.
  
  B. KY
- C.
  
  C. Dismissed diversion are not reportable in any of the restricted states
- D.
  
  D. Dismissed diversions are not reportable in any state
6.

Which of the following are reportable per SOP?
- A.
  
  A. Misdemeanors
- B.
  
  B. Felonies
- C.
  
  C. Summary Offenses
- D.
  
  D. Ordinance Violations
7.

We should not report a pending record older than 7 years even if we verify there is still an active warrant
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

As long as a record is reportable per SOP we can report it regardless of the client’s grading criteria
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Which of the following is not a restricted state
- A.
  
  A. AZ
- B.
  
  B. CA
- C.
  
  C. NV
- D.
  
  D. NH
10.

Which of the following is not considered a diversion?
- A.
  
  A. Deferred adjudication
- B.
  
  B. Suspended imposition of sentence
- C.
  
  C. Suspended execution of sentence
- D.
  
  D. Prayer for judgment
11.

If the CIF indicates to report a record that is not reportable per SOP (for example, the CIF says to report single dismissals) which guidelines do we follow?
- A.
  
  A. Follow the CIF and report the record
- B.
  
  B. Follow the SOP and do not report it
- C.
  
  C. Check the Watson guidelines to see what they say
- D.
  
  D. E-mail the account manager for advice
12.

A conviction for DUI is considered a traffic record and should not be reported per SOP.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Which of the following is not a restricted state?
- A.
  
  A. MA
- B.
  
  B. MD
- C.
  
  C. MI
- D.
  
  D. MO
14.

A charge of “Misdemeanor Speeding” is reportable per SOP.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

Which of the following is not considered a straight dismissal?
- A.
  
  A. No bill
- B.
  
  B. Nolle Prosequi
- C.
  
  C. Non adjudication of guilt *
- D.
  
  D. Stricken with leave
16.

Active diversions are not reportable in which of the following states?
- A.
  
  A. AZ
- B.
  
  B. CA
- C.
  
  C. KS
- D.
  
  Option4
17.

Which of the following is not a restricted state?
- A.
  
  A. KS
- B.
  
  B. KY
- C.
  
  C. MT
- D.
  
  D. NM
18.

A diversionary disposition that is still active is considered which type of record?
- A.
  
  A. Conviction
- B.
  
  B. Pending
- C.
  
  C. Dismissal
- D.
  
  D. Open Warrant
19.

Certain accounts are approved exceptions to SOP and may receive records that are dismissed or out of scope in restricted states.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

If the applicant provides admitted criminal information and we locate the record but it is not reportable according to the client’s guidelines, we should:
- A.
  
  A. Report the record anyway because it is the admitted crim
- B.
  
  B. Suppress the record but grade for it since the applicant admitted to it
- C.
  
  C. Suppress the record according to the same guidelines as any other record
- D.
  
  D. E-mail the account manager for advice on whether to report the record