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Parole and Conditional Release

Questions regarding the conditional release of a person from prison prior to the end of the maximum sentence imposed.

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Can a convicted felon inherit money from his parents in the state of SC?

Yes they can. And then they can (and likely will) surrender it to the state to pay your incarceration costs.

Can a parole officer stop a parolee with a valid license from driving for work in NY?

Yes, if driving is restricted as a parole stipulation, or the PO has reasonable grounds for doing so. Typically, driving restrictions are the result of a DUI/OWI/OUIL conviction, so it would follow that driving restrictions would be instituted.

How can a federal inmate be released due to family need or hardship?

Contact prison that the person is currently at, and ask for the procedure.

Comment made after reading the discussion page: At this point I think your best bet would be to have an attorney start making inquiries on behalf of the inmate and requesting that the compassionate transfer be expedited. Apparently neither the inmate nor his family have enough 'clout' to sufficiently move the prison authorities to action.

Can a felon become a psychologist in NY state?

No. The State Licensing standards require an applicant to be of good moral character. A felony conviction does not indicate good moral character.

Can a PO urine test you after you get off probation?

Most certainly yes, however it doesn't matter unless your state says that you are technically under the influence if you have any trace amounts in your system, but most likely it doesn't matter as you're off probation and you aren't violating it.

Will nc extradite from MD for violation of probation?

Much probably depends upon what your original offense was (i.e.- was it a felony crime?), and how serious the VOP was, and how badly they want you back.

Will Idaho extradite more than 500 miles for felony probation violation on DUI?

i have 2 d.u.i,s in colorado and they didnt come for me..... i am currently in m.i were i have a third felony d.u.i and on a tether and i am thinking of skating.

Do probation officers have to be consulted prior to calling the police on another party?

No. The parole condition prohibiting contact with police is not the incidental type. Any parolee who witnesses a crime is expected by his parole officer to contact the appropriate law enforcement department and report it. This demonstrates responsible behavior. Having done so, the parolee would need to contact his PO and report it, typically within 24 to 72 hours.

How much time can a person get for violating their parole by leaving state?

In most states absconding is treated like escape from prison. The individual will be listed with the FBI as a fugitive, with a fugitive warrant. If caught he will be most likely charged with escape unless a statute exists in the state for absconding.

What is the percentage rate someone in prison would have to serve their maximum sentence in Ohio?

I doubt any state tracks this percentage over all. There are some states that track the percentage of minority inmates that serve greater sentences.

In Michigan, it is generally accepted that the inmate will serve minimum of twice his minimum sentence. Ohio is probably pretty similar.

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 work at a daycare if i am married to a felon?

I don't see why not. Running a daycare from your home may pose a problem, but you working at a daycare should not.

What is a violent felony override?

Normally when a person is convicted of a violent felony they are prohibited from eligibility for any temporary release programs. The Violent Felony Override( VFO) is the process by which certain persons can obtain a temporary release from the Temporary Release Committee chairman.

How do i get the jail inmate search?

Most states have a Department of Corrections that provides inmate databases that you can search online. Vinelink, which is a victim notification service, also provides inmate searching for many states. County sheriff's also provide jail records online as well.

How to congratulate someone getting out of prison?

Answer Apparently this person has served their time, why in the world would you want to congradulte this person? This person was in Prison for commiting a crime, you don't congradulate anyone for commiting crimes. What you might want to do to is to help them get used to being back in society. By that I mean, in Prison, prisoners are on a tight schedule. They eat when they are told to do so. They bath the same way. Everything is watch your back, one never knows if you have crossed the wrong person, so one always has to be on the lookout for bad things that can happen to them. If you really want to do something for this person help that person to adjust to being on the outside of a high fence and outside of a prison cell.

When are you released on a 21 year sentence?

At the time of sentencing, the judge will pronounce two periods of time: a minimum and a maximum. for instance, an offender may be given a sentence of 10 to 40 years. The ten years is the minimum, and in Truth in Sentencing states, that offender will do ten years before ever being considered for parole. In states where administrative "good time" is still given, the offender with a ten year sentence could do as little as five years before being considered for parole. It all depends upon the sentencing statutes of the state in which the offender was convicted.

Also, when the offender is delivered to the DOC in your state, the paperwork that accompanies him will display a "Conditional Release Date." This is the soonest he can be considered for parole. It is possible also that in some states the judge may pronounce a "flat" sentence, that is only one period of time will be mentioned in the sentence, say ten years. Depending on the sentencing laws of that state, the offender may have to do the full sentence and discharge from prison at the end with no parole, or he could be held on parole for a determined or indeterminate amount of time. The law is capricious about sentencing.

What is life with the possibility of parole?

Generally, a sentencing judge based upon the sentencing guidelines of the state in which the offender was convicted, will establish a minimum time before the offender's case is reviewed by the parole board.

Typically, LWP inmates do not see the parole board or a representative; rather, their files are reviewed and a determination is made.

Primarily, it is unusual for LWP inmates to receive parole in any state.

What are the chances of an inmate getting granted parole while serving a 10 to life sentence with the possibility of parole?

10 to life for a violent crime= less than 5% of those serving will be paroled.

10 to life for non-violent crime= less than 20% of those serving will be paroled.

10 to life for crimes against children=less than 3% of those serving will be paroled.

There are many factors that are considered. In addition to the classification of the the crime (such as seen above), the behavior of the individual while incarcerated is considered, whether or not they have a job lined up if they were to be paroled is looked at, and some states have what's called PRC or Post Release Control and the parole board will see if the inmate is ready and qualified for such control options like that. Just as a further note I'd like for the person who gave the above information to give citation as I have not seen figures of that nature before, and they seem off to me.

How long are you on parole?

You are on parole for the prescribed period of parole, that is until you are discharged. This may seem confusing, but it is not intended to be. Parole is typically a matter of two years. It can be as little as one, but rarely is. It can also be for periods of five years, ten years, and is some instances life. But, once a parolee is discharged from parole, the period of parole and the jurisdiction of the DOC (Department of Corrections) over the offender are over.