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.
Because of incompatible computer systems, a judge set a low bail for Walker not knowing he had recently been let out of jail before starting a seven-year prison sentence for burglary
The funding is part of a $125 million award by the Board of State and Community Corrections to 24 government and community-based organizations to fund a variety of recidivism-reduction programs
The man told authorities that he thought the “other half of his keys” was in one of the vehicles
Just weeks after a convicted burglar was freed under a secret Illinois early prison-release program last fall, his parole officer learned he was a suspect in a violent battery case
Charged with extortion, demanding or receiving a bribe by a public official, tampering with public records and perjury
Says she uses gin-soaked raisins to treat her arthritis
Implementing evidence-based practices starts with believing in them
The inmate vowed 20 years ago that upon his release, he would track down the relatives of the man he’d murdered
A large number of offenders cycle through prisons with sentences of just a few months
Man wanted to “start a revolution” by killing people at the ACLU
Ex-workers at treatment firm accused of helping offenders falsify urine samples
All I-580 lanes in Oakland reopened following shootout, items detonated
About 4,500 were issued to sex offenders in 2008 alone
The “Grim Sleeper” was arrested 15 times, but avoided prison despite probation officer’s recommendation
Probation and Parole currently has no oversight of halfway houses
More than 50 parolees are currently on the lam, including one imprisoned for his part in a 2008 murder
Another gets 45-days in relation to 90 minute long hazing ritual that led to alcohol-related death
Charges stemmed from a racially charged fight and sparked protests
Dillon Makuski was detained in a home he broke into when police found six dirty diapers on him
The city has ran out of ankle bracelets
Waiting list of prisoners started three weeks ago
Registered sex offenders in Calif. would carry driver’s licenses declaring them as offenders
Judge: Rehabilitation ‘clearly has failed’
Parole violations could keep 74-year-old William Barnes behind bars
Law would mandate life sentences for some child molesters
Promises of amnesty and $200 brought more than 100 fugitives to claim their ‘prize’
Appeal states Gov. Schwarzenegger wanted to block parole of man who killed security guard
An Indiana prison is crediting an unusual suspect in helping offenders rehabilitate themselves prior to being released into society
Thomas Hagan helped kill civil rights leader 45 years ago
Woman who starved her 1-year-old to death at the behest of a religious cult leader won’t stay in jail