What is Parole?
True or False, Probation and Parole are the same thing.
False
What are general conditions of parole?
Rules set by state law for all parolees
Who decides if some prisoners can leave early?
The U.S. Parole Commission
What is Parole?
Parole is a certain amount of time in which an offender is supervised and released into the community following a prison term.
What are special conditions of parole?
Specific limits defined by the court based on the offender's background and offense.
What do examiners ask inmates during their visit?
They ask why the inmates think they are ready to be released
What is Medical Parole?
when an offender is early released from prison for a serious physical or mental health condition.
What is parole revocation?
The removal of a person from parole due to a violation or new offense, leading to their return to prison.
What do examiners look at before making a decision?
They look at behavior in prison, future plans, and past actions
What is Mandatory Release?
when an inmate is released from prison by a statute and not by a parole board or any other authority.
What is restitution?
A requirement for offenders to pay money or provide services to their crime's victim.
What does "supervised release" mean?
It means a person is monitored and must follow rules after leaving prison
Who decides when an offender is ready for a conditional release?
Parole Boards.
Can special conditions include fees?
Yes, they may require parolees to pay a "parole supervisory fee."
What did the 1984 law to do parole?
It ended people for most new federal crimes but it still exists for older cases