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.
Yolanda Saldívar, a former nurse and the founder of Selena’s fan club, was convicted of first-degree murder and has served her sentence at Patrick L. O’Daniel
The three-year prison program, created by lawmakers in 2016, is open to inmates convicted of certain crimes they committed when under the age of 21
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said he opposes a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez
Making file notes that clearly and effectively detail what a probation officer saw and did is essential to limiting risk to officers and agencies
Proponents said that what are known as restorative justice programs can help survivors heal, while helping offenders avoid committing new crimes
The public outcry since the tragedy has reduced the rate of inmates approved for parole by almost half
Felons seeking to restore their voting rights must not only finish their prison sentences, but also any parole or probation, as well as pay any outstanding court fines
Offenders eligible for parole will now be allowed to take part in their hearings before the full board and such meetings will be livestreamed online to the public
The jail has barred the monitor ankle bracelet company after two detainees’ escapes were reported too late
Fifty of the state’s more than 126,000 prisoners absconded last year
The hearing follows a years-long saga that has seen a board recommend her parole three separate times
Her attorney says she should be released because she’s been a model inmate for more than four decades
Evidence suggests electronic monitoring plus home detention could be an effective deterrent to crime and have enormous social benefits
The inmate was granted parole after serving more than 37 years behind bars for her role as the getaway driver in a robbery that left two LEOs dead
Thomas Kokoraleis was released from prison Friday
The bill would allow some convicted of committing serious crimes as minors to apply for parole in half the time allowed
While training, equipment carried and policies vary widely in probation/parole work, officer safety remains the priority
The state could save money without threats to public safety by giving inmates over 50 a chance of parole
She was twice recommended for parole by a state panel, the last time in 2017, and her lawyer expects a similar decision this time
The proposal would help nearly 50,000 felons who’ve served time adjust back in the community
Deputy Chief Ruben Vela has been suspended and 30-year department veteran, Captain Avery Walker, has been named acting jail administrator
An outgoing governor commuted the inmate’s life sentence to parole supervision
Robert Beausoleil was convicted in the slaying of musician Gary Hinman, who was tortured for three days
Despite some changes, crime has increased in recent years, sparking debate about the causes and giving ammo to those leading a new effort to roll back reforms
To date, the governor has pardoned 156 individuals and granted 18 commutations
The court gave no reason for the rejection, but earlier noted it only had the authority to do so in the case of an “abuse of power”
Each of the 21 offenders, mostly women convicted of drug crimes, were sentenced to 10 or more years in prison for offenses that now carry only jail time or significantly reduced sentences
The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles will no longer consider early parole for inmates guilty of the most serious felonies involving serious physical injury
Darwin Heuer was the first offender to have a hearing under a new “compassionate parole” system for seriously ill and elderly inmates
The county launched a pretrial release program in March 2017 that identifies low-offense inmates who, instead of being kept in jail, are released and monitored as they move through the legal steps
Former probation officer Terri Reynolds said one of her superiors became hostile when she found some prisoners who were due to be released had failed drug tests
Darwin Heuer, 72, will be the first inmate to take part in a new “compassionate parole” system for seriously ill and elderly inmates
“The current Board has repeatedly and consistently released violent offenders after they have served only a minute portion of lengthy sentences,” the DA wrote