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.
Kelly Ann McCann, convicted of fourth-degree assault, also sentenced to community service and probation for concussing a police officer
Pathways to Wellness aims to create or expand facilities aimed at treating mental health issues, substance use disorders and trauma
List ranks occupations by level of stress, driving home the importance of hiring responders who can remain calm during high-stress situations
Sentenced to life for first-degree murder in 1971, was paroled in 1978, and skipped out on his parole supervision in 1980
Michael “Chad” Boysen, 26, is considered extremely dangerous and has tried to obtain guns
Attempts to ease overcrowding in prisons by increasing supervision and drug testing following release, reducing number of inmates who are returned to prison for minor violations
Bruce Davis would be only the second Manson related murder defendant to be granted parole since Manson’s murder spree began in 1969
First of 12 inmates who have been deemed eligible for the program could hit the streets in the coming month
Program ensures that convicted felons are abiding by the terms of their release
Recovery Health Network helps recently released ex-offenders get back on their feet
COs were alerted to an attempted escape through a pounding noise
In Illinois, 52 percent of release criminals end up back in jail
Was convicted with cult leader Manson and another man in the killings of a musician and a stuntman
Program targets high-risk felony probationers who have histories of not following the rules
Official: “What I care about is that we get these criminals back behind bars”
Under California law Governor Brown has the ability to stop Martin’s release on parole
System may be used as a condition of someone’s probation or parole in felony stalking cases
Thousands of recently released criminals have no supervision or rehabilitation
Helps incarcerated veterans readjust
State Question 762 removed the governor from the parole consideration process for prisoners convicted of nonviolent crimes
The non-profit Star Project also offers therapy and mentoring to help prevent ex-cons from reoffending
Pleaded guilty in August to various felony counts related to having a sexual relationship with a minor
A prosecutor said a report filed for Thursday’s hearing did not add additional details about Brown’s service as previously requested by the court
DOC and LEOs join forces to monitor sex offenders on parole
Ongoing protection of the public is expensive in an economy where cash is king and, after election day, challenges for the winners are king-sized
Officers investigated the case and found that aide had completed her prison sentence and was released on parole
Last month, the police department’s largest union added to its website a form letter that can be sent to the parole board urging that convicted cop killers remain in jail
But the victim’s relatives want him kept in prison the rest of his life, saying he was properly convicted and has shown no remorse
A parole board determined in 2010 that Davis was ready for release, but then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reversed the decision citing the heinous nature of the crimes
A moratorium was placed on early releases in order to investigate a possible violation of the state’s Open Meetings Act
Two men shot the officer five times in the head in exchange for $8,000 in blood money
He had been sentenced in 1981 to 20 years to life in prison after he pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder
After granting an inmate’s release, the governor got cold feet and rescinded her own order