Chapter 10 Flashcards
A sentence of imprisonment that is suspended, the most common form of criminal sentencing in the US today.
Probation
Apply to all probationers in each jurisdiction.
General Conditions
May be mandated by the judge who feels that the probationer needs particular guidance or control.
Special Conditions
The status of a convicted offender who has been conditionally released from prison by a paroling authority before the expiration of his or her sentence.
Parole
The managed return to the community of individuals released from prison.
Prisoner Reentry
State paroling authority that grants parole based on the board members’ judgement and assessment.
Parole Board
The release of an inmate…
Mandatory Release
The release of an inmate from prison to supervision that is decided by a parole board or other authority.
Discretionary Release
Early release option under which an inmate is deemed ‘low risk’ due to a serious physical and mental health condition under normal circumstances.
Medical Parole
The general and specific limits imposed on an offender who is released on parole.
Conditions of Parole
An act or failure to act by a parolee that…
Parole Violation
The administrative action of removing a person from parole in response to a violation of conditions.
Parole Revocation
A court requirement that an alleged or convicted offender pay money or provide services to the victim of the crime…
Restitution
A hearing held before a legally constituted hearing body to determine whether a parolee or probationer has violated the conditions and requirements of parole or probation, about 25% of probationers and 26% …
Revocation hearing
A sentence explicitly requiring the convicted offender to serve a period of confinement followed by a period of probation.
Split Sentencing
