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.
There were 71 commutations granted in 2022; just three were approved between 2017 and 2021
If an officer suspects that he or she has located a stash house with possible illegal activity while conducting a field visit, it is best to be as discrete as possible
Advocates said it would give inmates facing long sentences more incentive to change their behavior
The family of a Northumberland County Prison inmate is at odds with the warden on the handling of parole paperwork.
Probation commissioner, two deputies are accused of running a rigged hiring process within the Probation Department
The Kentucky State Police are investigating the escape of a Mayfield man who was on home incarceration
Governor Tom Corbett has proclaimed July 13-19 as “Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Officers Week” in Pennsylvania
Georgia Department of Corrections awarded Jill Fisher the honor during the 10th annual GDC Awards
Circuit Court No. 1 Judge Dan Moore said in a June 20 letter to the Clark County Council that he is against “continued excessive spending”
High-risk offenders more supervised than most ex-cons
Official: “It’s a lot different from it was 20 years ago. Trail ‘em, nail ‘em and jail ‘em. That’s how we used to describe the old way of doing things”
Attorney General’s Office continues its investigation into the shooting of Ben Shannon
Probationer went for a gun, and a struggle ensued before another probation officer was shot
Probation officers may have been conducting a check on a probationer
Shawn Schofield is the only juvenile probation officer serving the islands
Probation and parole division has the largest amount of unlocated weapons and bulletproof vests
Research can be tedious and time consuming, but your reputation is on the line
Official: “The release rate is going up because of the programs we have”
A deadline is approaching in the parole bid of one of New Jersey’s most notorious inmates
State’s interpretation of the groundbreaking decision could block his release
A probation officer with the Washington County since 2006 has been named the Adult Probation/Parole Professional of the Year by the Pennsylvania Association on Probation, Parole and Corrections
Focus will be the department’s little-known and controversial partnerships with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies
Kansas parole officers want to be armed for their protection, but the state agency that employs them is resisting, their attorney says
There now are 65 county inmates on electronic monitoring, versus the usual 40
All of the jail’s approximately 280 inmates have been issued the bracelet, which contains the wearer’s photo and booking information
Courts provide little oversight of private probation companies and the companies do little, as well, to supervise the low-level offenders they are under contract to watch
Inmate Rasberry Williams, convicted of first-degree murder after a 1974 shooting, was granted parole by the Iowa Board of Parole
Official: “Jobs are difficult for people without records and they are twice as difficult for people with records”
DOC will move about 25 offenders per week until the center reaches 150 people
Despite legal restrictions and preventative measures taken prior to incident, Roy Adams acquired a gun and fatally shot himself and his ex-wife’s boyfriend
An ex-con who earned a law degree in prison has sued his parole officer in federal court, claiming the officer put unwarranted restrictions on him
Increased risk cited as reason for change
Kurtis Michael Kresal, 23, is in jail on a parole violation and a misdemeanor charge of theft