Parole
Parole is an intermediate step between prison and complete freedom. The parolee is released from jail, but is in some sense still in “custody.” The practical effect is that parolees must abide by a variety of conditions or otherwise risk heading back to prison.
Articles on Parole
Articles on Parole
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A prisoner's parole eligibility date is getting closer. Does that approaching date mean that person will be released soon?
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Parolees have to live by certain conditions of release. Some conditions are standard; others depend on the case.
Questions About Parole
Questions About Parole
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What Is Parole? How Does Parole Work?
Parole is a prison inmate’s privilege of conditional freedom. The prisoner gets out from behind bars, but has to live up to a series of responsibilities.
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Are the Differences Between Parole and Probation Significant?
I live in a housing project with a lot of gangs and crime. Some of my friends say they have to be really careful -- or they have to go to drug treatment or do community service -- because they're on "probation" or "parole." Can you tell me what these words mean, and whether there's a difference between probation and parole?
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