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.
Two Delaware Department of Corrections and Parole Officers visited the students to explain training requirements and career opportunities
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Blueface, 26, pled guilty to a shooting that grazed a man’s hand and won’t serve any jail time unless he violates probation
Director: Seek reimbursement if employee leaves within three years of being hired
Family of Jarrae Nikole Estepp is suing the state, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Satellite Tracking of People (STOP), 3M Company and five parole officers
Frank Freshwaters’ sentence was recalculated based on his time at large and in custody to determine that he will have a parole board hearing in August
Federal appeals court delayed the surgery that had been set for July 1
Decision could keep her from receiving the prison-funded sex reassignment surgery she says is necessary for her emotional health
St. Louis now has the state’s only community release center
Kenisha Boyd said that after complaining about a noose in a coworker’s office, she was discriminated against by coworkers and the agency
North Dakota’s robust economy, growing population and more money dedicated to cracking down on crime has led to a record number of people on parole and probation
Shaun Teeter, 32, was arrested on two outstanding warrants
Clinton County legislators agreed to allow probation officers to carry firearms if they wish, but not without some dissent
Man who hid evidence and concocted an alibi for his friends after they killed a woman and maimed her daughter during a home invasion was granted parole
The department is also considering the use of body cameras for probation officers
Jason S. Simpson, 47, was arrested on March 26 for attending a church service on March 22 in Augusta
Money is being set aside to provide the uniforms that administrators hope will improve the image of the department.
Probation officers have the ability to implement additional sanctions to help curb poor behavior and keep probationers on the right track to rehabilitation
Claim that male probation officers with less seniority were retained over them
Judges in St. Louis stand accused of being light handed when doling out sentences for gun offenders
The state has allowed medical marijuana use for 15 years — but not for people on probation or parole
Probationer alleges that the probation department encouraged misconduct by not investigating or disciplining probation officers who were improperly partnering with law enforcement agencies
Most inmates rely on friends or family to attend the hearings and tell them what happened
Man convicted of shooting Officer Jack James in 1985 is on the Oklahoma Department of Corrections’ parole docket this month
Ricky Bell was charged with falsifying documents and fraud
Fund that was ordered closed in 2004 has continued to be used by state legislators for other items
Parole, probation and drug court officers supervise more than 1,700 cases a month
Decision by Arizona’s highest court comes as courts around the country are struggling with rules for medical marijuana cardholders who are serving probation and parole.
Tabatha Coulombe was jailed for violation of her probation, which stems from a 2013 sentencing for animal cruelty
Violated her probation since there was alcohol in the shot
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