What does the term correctional filter mean the

 What does the term correctional filter mean?
 Define sentence disparity.
 What is selective incapacitation?
 What is the difference between an indeterminate sentence and a determinate sentence?
 What are some alternative names for a pre-sentence investigation report?
 What are the stages of the appeals process?

5. Postconviction proceedings take place in the state trial court.
6. Appeal of post conviction proceeding to the state’s intermediate
appellate court.
7. Appeal of the postconviction proceeding to the state’s supreme
court.
8. A petition is made to the U.S. Supreme Court to review the state
court’s decision on appeal from the postconviction proceeding.
10. An appeal is made to the U.S. Court of Appeals
11. A petition is made to the U.S. Supreme Court to review the court
of appeals decision on the habeas corpus petition.
 What is the primary goal of an appellate court?