One Criticism of Discretionary Release Is That the Responsibility for Releasing

question 12

Multiple Choice

One criticism of discretionary release is that the responsibility for releasing an inmate is shifted from a judge to the:

• A) police.
• B) prosecutor.
• C) parole board.
• D) warden.
• E) victim's advocate .

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value, enabling comparison of the value of investments made at different times.

Net Present Value

A method used to evaluate investments by calculating the present value of expected future cash flows minus the initial investment cost.

Cash Inflows

Refers to the money received by a company during a particular period, including revenues from sales, investments, and financing activities.

Minimum Acceptable Rate

The lowest rate of return on an investment that a manager or investor is willing to accept.