Parole and probation are the two most common forms of supervised release in the American criminal justice system but they work differently and carry different rules and consequences. Parole is granted to someone who has served part of a prison sentence. Probation is typically imposed instead of or alongside a prison sentence. Both involve supervision by an officer, compliance with conditions, and the risk of revocation if those conditions are violated. This section covers the difference between parole and probation, how parole hearings work and what makes a strong case, what supervision conditions typically look like, what happens when a violation is alleged, how to transfer supervision to another state through the Interstate Compact; and what successful completion of supervision looks like. The guidance here is practical and written for people who want to understand the rules clearly enough to follow them without surprises. See also our sections on Release Questions, Halfway House, and Re-entry and Rehabilitation.
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The violation of probation for the gun charge will trump any and all withdrawal of charges levied by his ex-girlfriend. A probation violation with a gun in a mandatory minimum sentence of five years. He will do the balance of his sentence plus the gun charge.
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It is entirely up to the staff and warden if they allow it. Normally, an application for visitation will be summarily rejected for that reason alone. We recommend calling to speak with the counselor or case manager and ask them the protocol for application with special circumstances. Being a relative will increase your chances. Remember to be respectful when you speak with the staff, this is a request that will require some finesse so the nicer you are, the more...
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They will extradite him to New Jersey for the parole violation either before or after he answers these new charges. The courts in the two states will work out an agreement to satisfy them both. More than likely, he will have time to finish in New Jersey for the violation and serve another sentence "down south" on these very serious charges. We are dubious that he will be free for a while. The multiple new felony charges will make him...
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When a probation violation is extremely severe which it appears in the case you've detailed in your question, a probation revocation hearing could be scheduled. There is no set rule as to what happens immediately after a probation violation is reported.
If they are found guilty of probation violation, sentencing will occur shortly after the probation hearing, at which time the court could extend the probation length, impose additional probation terms, order you serve time in jail, or revoke your...
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It can take around six months for the whole process to be investigated and for the parole board to make a decision. Once a decision has been made the inmate will usually be told within a few days. The inmate will receive the decision in writing along with the reasons for it.
If the prisoner’s application for parole is granted then they will be released on their Parole Eligibility Date (PED). If their PED has passed because their initial application...
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Regardless of whether he answers the warrant now or later, he will still need to return to Iowa and face the original judge who put him on probation. They call this a detainer, where the current holding facility releases the inmate to the jurisdiction where the warrant was written. The likely outcome will be after he finishes his sentence in Illinois, the sheriff or marshal will be waiting to transport him to Iowa to be heard on the violation, and...
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Parole violators are brought before the same judge that imposed the original sentence. This is problematic because the judge first gave your husband a lenient ruling. Now your husband has to tell the judge why he violated, AND caught a new charge. We do not predict leniency this time around. Most likely he will have to do the amount of time that the parole cut and maybe even more time for the new charge - depending on what it entailed....
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You might try calling the facility and speak with her counselor - find out what the facts of the case and sentencing were.
A criminal offender becomes eligible for parole according to the type of sentence received from the court. The "parole eligibility date" is the earliest time the offender might be paroled. If the Parole Commission decides to grant parole, it will set the date of release, but the date must be on or after the "eligibility" date.
The process begins...
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This is not usually good news. First violations are normally given the time that the probation vacated. If this is the second violation there could be more time tacked on. It depends on what the violation entailed and if there were any victims involved. Was a new crime committed or was it something like a missed payment or a failed drug test?
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The assigned parole agent from the Board of Probation and Parole (Board) will visit with the proposed home provider, in person, at the residence being offered.
The agent will give the home provider a copy of the brochure What Offenders and Their Families Need to Know.
The agent will review the home provider agreement letter with the proposed home provider, and have the home provider sign the form. It is very important for the home provider to be available to...
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