ATIC UNIT 5 DB

Traditional Probation and Parole Practices

Traditional Probation and Parole Practices

Introduction

Traditional Probation refers to the criminal sentence imposed in lieu of incarceration. The other term under review, Parole is defined as the discretionary release of an inmate by a parole board before the expiration of his sentence. This term is also used to explain the non-discretionary early release of the individual. It is a normal practice in many states of combining probation and parole in the same agency. The officers working there serve as the supervisor of both probationers and parolees. The staff officers observe the offender's behavior and performance ...