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Define parole and who qualifies for it.

Parole is the conditional placement of an offender into the community after serving the prescribed minimum detention period of his/her sentence. Inmates who qualify for parole are referred to as a Parolee.

What is the purpose of community corrections?

The purpose of community corrections is to assist offenders with reintegration and to supervise those placed under correctional supervision and parole.

What is the role of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) in the parole process?

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) supervises parolees and ensures they complete their sentence in the community under its supervision.

What is the purpose of parole and how is it viewed?

The purpose of parole is to reward offenders for compliance with their sentencing plan and to promote their rehabilitation. Parole is viewed as a privilege and not a right. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum period of imprisonment required for offenders sentenced after 1 October 2004 before being eligible for parole?

Offenders sentenced after 1 October 2004 will have to serve the prescribed minimum period of imprisonment before being eligible for parole. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between probation and parole?

Probation is the suspension of an offender's sentence, while parole is the release of offenders before the expiration of their sentences. Signup and view all the answers

What are the conditions typically associated with probation?

Probation may be laid down with conditions such as community service, restitution, or regular reporting to a supervisor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of parole?

Parole is intended to reward offenders for their compliance with their sentencing plan and promote their rehabilitation. Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements for offenders sentenced after 1 October 2004 to be eligible for parole?

For offenders sentenced after 1 October 2004, the eligibility for parole depends on the type of sentence, but generally, determinate sentences require serving half the sentence or the non-parole period specified by the court, while life imprisonment requires serving 25 years. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a probation officer in the community corrections process?

A probation officer remands the offender into custody and supervises their compliance with the conditions of probation, such as reporting regularly and adhering to other specified conditions. Signup and view all the answers

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