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Probation and parole are very similar. They are both forms of supervision by the state or federal government, with standard and special conditions assigned to every defendant. A probation or parole officer is usually the same person who supervises both types of cases. There may be special types of probation and parole, which are handled by specially trained officers of those categories, such as for sex offenders and drug offenders.
Probation is a sentence handed by the court, in which the offender is supervised by the state or federal government (either the state's Department of probation, Department of Corrections, or other similar agency, or the US probation department). If the offender violates any of the conditions of probation he can be arrested and returned to the court for hearing on such violation. The judge can then sentence the probationer to more probation, modify conditions of probation, community control (also known as house arrest), or incarceration. Probation can either follow incarceration or be given instead of incarceration (in the case of the former this is known as a split sentence).
In states that have parole system (the federal government doesn't) parole may be granted to an inmate. Because parole is granted by the parole board of the Department of Corrections of that state, the offender is still considered inmate, and can be returned directly to prison without any jurisdiction of the courts if he violates the terms of his parole. The parole can range from a couple of years to the rest of what would be the offender's term of incarceration.
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∙ 11y agothe primary role of both parole and probation is to protect the community from future criminal acts
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What has the author David Dressler written?
David. Dressler has written: 'Practice and theory of probation and parole' -- subject(s): Parole, Probation 'Probation and parole' -- subject(s): Parole, Probation 'Readings in criminology and penology' -- subject(s): Corrections, Criminology, Prisons
Who does the PA probation and parole board answer to?
The Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parole does not fall under or answer to the Dept. of Corrections. The Parole Board answers to the state senate for funding purposes and is under the direct control of the Governor. Local probation offices answer to the President Judge of the county except for two counties in PA which do not have their own county Probation Departments. In those two counties the PA Board of Probation & Parole supervises the county probation or county parole cases.
can I join the army on parole?
No you can not join on parole, on probation or any fines not paid.
What has the author Paul Willard Keve written?
Paul Willard Keve has written: 'Prison, probation, or parole?' 'Imaginative programming in probation and parole'
What sentences is a correctional strategy community service parole restitution probation?
probation
When does probation start if you are on parole?
This question makes no sense. Parole begins once released from prison and there is time remaining on the sentence. Probation starts when the Court sentences you to probation.
Can a parolee join the army?
No, you must have served your time on parole or probation before you can enlist in the Army. You also have to pay all your fines and have fulfilled all requirements of your probation or parole. Just wait out your time and once parole or probation is over than you can start the process of enlistment.
Your son in on parole for a felony Is he allowed to be with an old friend that commited a felony 3 years ago but is off of parole and probation?
no, while his is on parole and /or probation he cannot be with any known; or ex-felons.
How is the enforcement of criminal law a factor in determining who is subjected to probation and parole?
In theory, the possibility of parole or probation is an element of motivating rehabilitation.In reality there is no correlation between enforcement of law and the granting of probation or parole. In reality probation is largely granted as a means of moderating the court calendar, and parole is granted on almost an entirely arbitrary basis, but with some attention to prison/facility census.
Is it possible to serve lifetime probation or parole?
Yes. People sentenced to life in prison are often paroled. When this happens, they are on parole for life. There is no such thing as "lifetime probation."
What is the termination of probation or parole for cause usually resulting in incarceration?
this would be the definition of a Parole Violation.
What are the the 3 p's of corrections?
probation, prisons, and parole
