Which term refers to conditional release of an inmate from a correctional institution before the sentence ends?

Which term refers to conditional release of an inmate from a correctional institution before the sentence ends?

• A. Chain of command
• B. Parole
• C. Probation
• D. Community control

Answer: (B)

Parole is a conditional release from a prison or jail before the full sentence has been served, with supervision in the community and specific conditions to follow. The idea is to reintegrate the person gradually while still under oversight, and violations of the conditions can lead to return to custody to serve the remainder of the sentence. This differs from probation, which is a sentence served in the community instead of incarceration, and from community control, which is a stricter form of supervision during a sentence in the community rather than a release from prison. The concept here is specifically about releasing someone early under monitored terms.

Parole is a conditional release from a prison or jail before the full sentence has been served, with supervision in the community and specific conditions to follow. The idea is to reintegrate the person gradually while still under oversight, and violations of the conditions can lead to return to custody to serve the remainder of the sentence. This differs from probation, which is a sentence served in the community instead of incarceration, and from community control, which is a stricter form of supervision during a sentence in the community rather than a release from prison. The concept here is specifically about releasing someone early under monitored terms.