Parole is defined as which of the following?

Parole is defined as which of the following?

• A. A sentence handed down by a court
• B. An early and conditional release from serving time in prison
• C. A form of probation after release from prison
• D. A community service program

Answer: (B)

Parole means an early and conditional release from serving time in prison, with supervision in the community under specific conditions. It happens after a portion of the sentence has been served and is not a new sentence. It differs from probation, which is a sentence served in the community, and from a community service program, which is a punishment or requirement not tied to release from prison. If parole conditions are violated, the offender can be returned to prison to complete the remaining sentence.

Parole means an early and conditional release from serving time in prison, with supervision in the community under specific conditions. It happens after a portion of the sentence has been served and is not a new sentence. It differs from probation, which is a sentence served in the community, and from a community service program, which is a punishment or requirement not tied to release from prison. If parole conditions are violated, the offender can be returned to prison to complete the remaining sentence.