parole

parole (p[schwa]-rohl), n. The release of a prisoner from imprisonment before the full sentence has been served. • Although not available under some sentences, parole is usu. granted for good behavior on the condition that the parolee regularly report to a supervising officer for a specified period. Cf. PARDON; PROBATION(1). [Cases: Pardon and Parole 41. C.J.S. Pardon and Parole § 42.] — parole, vb.

“The essence of parole is release from prison, before completion of the sentence, on condition that the prisoner abide by certain rules during the balance of the sentence. Parole is not freedom.” 59 Am. Jur. 2d Pardon and Parole § 6 (1987).

bench parole. See bench probation under PROBATION.

juvenile parole. The conditional release of a juvenile offender from confinement.

— Also termed aftercare. [Cases: Infants 281. C.J.S. Infants §§ 57, 69–85, 198–199, 206–214, 280.]


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