Reviewed on: April 08,2026
Parole, Probation & Supervised Release

Will it help if the spouse speaks to the parole officer?

If a person catches another case and is currently on parole. Will it help for his spouse to speak to his parole officer or the parole board and suggesting that the inmate take some substance abuse classes, and or counseling?

It can't hurt to speak the parole officer but you know that they have little sympathy or tolerance for the violator.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer October 30,2015 · Parole, Probation & Supervised Release
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It can't hurt to speak the parole officer but you know that they have little sympathy or tolerance for the violator. The POs role is to keep the integrity of the judicial process when rewarding an inmate with parole. If the inmate cannot keep their end of the deal - or worse catch another charge, they will get violated and must return to prison to do the remaining time left on their original sentence. They might even catch more time for the new case.

Accepted Answer Date Created: October 30,2015
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed April 2026.