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.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a law that will require anyone convicted of any of 18 violent offenses to serve 100% of their sentences
Guillermo Viera Rosa will join the Los Angeles Probation Department during a time of turmoil
A total of 513 inmates have been released under the new law and 24 have been rearrested for new offenses
A new product for probation officers is hoping to cut down on the possibility of a ‘secondhand high’ while doing house visits
22-year-old woman was on probation for drunken driving, social media post gets her in trouble
Probationer fled police in a stolen car that barreled into an SUV in Chicago, killing an 11-year-old boy
Rests assured that he has left his mark on his own corner of the world
Wave of opposition forced Governor Chafee to cancel plans to put the operation in the main business district
On the last day of FY 2012, the Sixth Judicial District had 74 offenders on electronic monitoring
Thanks to a probation officer — with a little help from social media — a stolen puppy has been reunited with his owners
Let’s take a look at a couple of scenarios
Robert Valls has seen a lot of juveniles over the 23 years he has been chief juvenile probation officer for Limestone County
Will receive the sixth annual Tony Hill Award during this year’s 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation
Man terrorized woman, chasing her from car to car, until probation officer stepped in
LENS provides real-time custody information on offenders currently housed in Indiana’s 20 adult correctional facilities or on work release or parole
Has voluntarily given federal investigators information the agency obtained regarding allegations officers at a private halfway house staged fights between inmates
Justice Department asked lawyers around the country to help some drug prisoners prepare petitions for clemency
A state lawmaker and Gov. Mary Fallin’s office believe Oklahoma DOC isn’t properly releasing offenders to lower levels of supervision as they near the end of their sentences
State Board of Finance approved the General Services Department’s $7.28 million purchase and renovation of the Plaza Maya building
State representative calls 2000 law allowing private probation companies ‘big business'; many are controlled by former law enforcement officials
Probation officer “did not expect this type of reaction” to her good deed
Encourages the use of supervised release for inmates
Parolees monitored by counties under realignment have been arrested for new crimes at the same rate as when the state supervised similar offenders
Current computer system is more than 20 years old and in danger of eventually collapsing
Would pour more resources into preparing prisoners for their release from prison and helping them cope with life after release
Most of the new law took effect July 1, but many of the changes dealing with the court system were delayed until Jan. 1 to give the South Dakota Supreme Court time to pass new rules dealing with probation
Nearly 20 percent of former state prisoners now under county supervision have outstanding arrest warrants for absconding
DUI Home Confinement Program gives offenders who are in jail for DUI the option of participating in a five-week addiction-services class
Official: “The more time you spend chasing parolees who are messing up, the less time you have to do something else — to do something proactive”
Angus Davis, founder and CEO of the high-tech firm Swipely, wrote a letter to Governor Chafee objecting to the plan as “a government-mandated criminal convention center”
Family is upset that they were not given enough time to prepare for attacker’s release
Grant amounts to $127,414 and will be used to pay for electronic monitoring equipment, cognitive behavioral therapy as well as another probation officer for the court
Intensive supervised release program is designed to keep a much closer eye on men and women who have been released from prison