Probation and Parole
Probation and Parole are critical components of the correctional system, focusing on supervising and rehabilitating individuals outside of incarceration. This directory provides articles and resources on the processes, challenges, and best practices for managing probation and parole cases. Understanding these aspects is essential for ensuring compliance, reducing recidivism, and supporting successful reintegration into society. For related content, explore our section on recidivism.
David Edwards of the Missouri Department of Corrections shines a light on how data can catalyze innovation and empathy
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Fostering successful offender reintegration amid the challenges of accurate risk prediction
A Texas prison system parole officer and her boyfriend have been charged with production of child pornography based on her cellphone
“The knee jerk reaction of blaming parole is just a little disturbing,” said Tony Perez, who represents hundreds of parole officers statewide
District Attorney says shooting of Michael Meeks was justified
Rebecca Zong, 28, of Boalsburg, was charged with felony institutional sexual assault and misdemeanor indecent exposure
Suzanne Joyce Griffin, 57, of Norcross, Ga., was sentenced to two to five years in prison Monday afternoon; sentence was suspended
Reduces the county’s contribution to the employee share of pension costs by 0.79 percent each year, increases health care benefits for employees with at least one dependent, and cuts vacation accrual benefits for new hires
News reporter catches fight on camera following Fourth of July fireworks
Francisco Sanchez, 45, was booked into San Francisco County Jail this week on suspicion of homicide
Cell phone app created in response to federal judge’s call
Officer had been told that no one else was in the house, but what he found in a closet surprised him
Police: Death appeared to be a suicide
Franklin County Adult Probation office is watching more than 100 offenders through the use of electronic gadgets
Timothy McCullouch Jr., 30, was convicted of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and sex trafficking of children
Officer drew weapon during practice and weapon accidentally went off
Gov. Jerry Brown decided Friday that 52-year-old David Weidert still is too dangerous to be released
The victim’s sister, Vikki Van Duyne, has called David Weidert “an extra-special brand of psychopath.”
Danny Pickerill has been denied parole for his conviction in the 1984 death of Nickerson resident Richard Wilson
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Christopher R. Lopez, 34, turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday
She swung the ax handle at the officers and struck one in the shin
The new device, called a Smart Mobile, could complement ankle bracelets and give the court system more leeway
Police said the man who was shot was not the person they were trying to find
William Flynn was 16 and known as “Billy” in 1990 when he and three friends participated in what prosecutors said was Smart’s plot to kill her husband
The plaintiff is asking for damages for medical expenses, pain and disability
Legislation would change parole rules so inmates are released after serving their minimum sentence if there’s a “high probability” for release
Scotts Bluff County jail director has been fined and ordered to serve 12 months of probation for drunken driving
Pleaded guilty last December in the death of 5-year-old Alexa Linboom
Investigators say he twice bought the drug while on duty
A man was shot by an off-duty Los Angeles County probation officer Friday evening after demanding a ride from the officer and his wife
