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.
Maine abolished parole in 1976, and is one of 16 states that does not allow it
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
Richard Peterson gets 3 days in jail for doing show about one night stand with stripper
Vanessa Jackson was notoriously convicted of starving 4 adopted brothers in 2003
Gov. Granholm wants to cut more than $130 mil from budget
Ventura County continues releases, stating the judge only ordered Sacramento area to stop
Counties are interpreting law to ease crowding in different ways
Sex offenders wanted right to live within 2,000 feet of a school or park
67-year-old Bruce Davis finally took responsibility despite not actually killing anyone
Convicted in 19995, prosecution says Susan Smith is up against a deadline
Arenas allegedly laid out 4 unloaded guns to joke with teammate
Wade Albritton was arrested for DUI, violating probation
California’s prison population needs to be lowered by more than 40,000
Gov. Pat Quinn reversed a secret policy that allowed more than 1,700 inmates to be released early
