Random Shit 6 Pt2

Question 1

Parole

Answer 1

the conditional release of prisoners before they complete their full sentence. Paroled prisoners are supervised by a public official, usually called a parole officer

Remember some states combine probation and parole together under one agency responsible for supervision of the offender.

Question 2

History of Parole

Answer 2

• 1830’s: Australia: Foundationally: Alexander Maconochi: Superintendent of the Norfolk Island penal colony. He allowed inmates to work towards their release.
• He was an ex-British Naval officer and geography professor.

Question 3

Unconditional Release

Answer 3

An inmate is released from prison having completed their entire sentence. They are released unconditionally with no parole.

Question 4

Discretionary Parole

Answer 4

Parole granted at the discretions of a parole board for selected inmates who have met the criteria (set forth by the parole board),

Question 5

Mandatory Parole

Answer 5

•Automatic parole after a set period of time.

Question 6

Parolee Recidivism

Answer 6

• Approximately two-thirds (67.8%) of released prisoners were arrested for a new crime within 3 years of their release. More than three-quarters (76.6%) were arrested within 5 years of their release.
• Within a five year period 76.6% of released prisoners were arrested again for a new crime.

Question 7

Parole Board

Answer 7

A panel of (qualified) people who decide whether an offender should be released from prison on parole after serving at least a minimum portion of their sentence as prescribed by the sentencing judge.