What does parole mean?

What does parole mean?

• A. To grant a prisoner an early release from prison, with certain restrictions
• B. To extend the prison sentence
• C. To revoke probation
• D. To place a suspect on hold

Answer: (A)

Parole is release from prison before the full sentence is served, but under supervision and with conditions. The person has already served part of the sentence, and a parole board allows them to live in the community while continuing to be governed by the sentence. They must follow conditions set by the parole board (such as reporting to a parole officer, staying within a certain area, obeying laws, and possibly undergoing drug testing). If those conditions are violated, parole can be revoked and the person may have to return to prison to serve the remaining time. This is different from simply extending a sentence, revoking probation, or placing a suspect on hold.

Parole is release from prison before the full sentence is served, but under supervision and with conditions. The person has already served part of the sentence, and a parole board allows them to live in the community while continuing to be governed by the sentence. They must follow conditions set by the parole board (such as reporting to a parole officer, staying within a certain area, obeying laws, and possibly undergoing drug testing). If those conditions are violated, parole can be revoked and the person may have to return to prison to serve the remaining time. This is different from simply extending a sentence, revoking probation, or placing a suspect on hold.