What does violating parole mean? To violate parole is
to fail to live up to its conditions
. The violation could be a bad act (like committing a new crime) or a failure to act (like not getting the parole officer’s permission to leave the county or state before going out of town).
What happens if a parolee violates the conditions of his parole?
WHAT HAPPENS IF A PAROLEE VIOLATES THE CONDITIONS OF HIS PAROLE?
The parolee shall be rearrested and recommitted or returned to prison to serve the unexpired portion of the maximum period of his sentence
.
What hearings determine whether parolees have violated the conditions of their parole?
A hearing held before a legally constituted hearing body (such as a parole board) to determine whether a parolee or probationer has violated the conditions and requirements of his or her parole or probation is called a:
Revocation hearing
.
What is one of the most frequent violations for which probation or parole revocation occurs?
Most frequent violations for which revocation occurs include:
Failure to report as required
. Failure to participate in treatment programs. Alcohol or drug abuse while under supervision.
Is violation of probation a felony or misdemeanor?
If you were sentenced to probation for a felony offense, many probation violations become
felony offenses
as well. Failure to appear for a court hearing relating to violation of probation, or becoming ineligible for court-ordered sexual offender treatment are deemed felony violations of probation.
The Takeaway:
But
often, terms of release or probation will prohibit you from living with another felon
. A judge may make exceptions in some cases, such as if you are married to someone with a felony record. As a felon, you may have other restrictions on where you can live, based on the nature of your crime.
It allows criminals to start committing crime again.
The biggest disadvantage of parole is that
it lets criminals begin their activities sooner than they would be able to do otherwise
. There is always the risk that a released prisoner will become a repeat offender. About 20% of people on parole return to prison.
If your parole officer thinks you violated a condition of your parole,
a “blue warrant” may be issued for your arrest
. If that happens, you will be taken to county jail and asked to decide whether you want to waive your rights or if you want a parole revocation hearing.
No. You cannot “run” your parole discharge date
.
Another means to have a blue warrant lifted is to present a compelling case at the preliminary revocation hearing, or in a written appeal to the Parole Division in Austin (not the Parole Board), submitted through the individual’s parole officer.
During a parole hearing, individuals responsible for deciding whether an inmate should be paroled, typically called a parole board, will hear information about the original crime and receive more information about the inmate’s current status and ability to function in society.
Commonly known as “
boot camp prisons
” due to their military-style orientation, shock incqrceration programs are designed to confine inmates fur a short period of time (90 to 180 days) in a highly regimented program of strict discipline, military drill and ceremony, and physical exercise.
According to critics of parole, why are there so many parole violations?
Prisoners are not properly reintegrated into society
. Parole officers are not adequately supervising parolees. Parole boards are imposing too many conditions on parolees.
Drug trafficking
was the single most frequent offense among felons on probation (15%). This was closely followed by drug possession (13%), larceny/theft (11%), and burglary (10%).
There are 3 possible consequences of a felony probation violation:
The judge can revoke probation and send the probationer to jail or prison, or modify the terms of probation to make them stricter, or reinstate probation under its original terms
.
Misdemeanor probation normally lasts
between one and three years, but could go as long as five years
. During this period, defendants are required to comply with specific terms and conditions, such as performing community service, participate in counseling, pay restitution, and more.
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- Australia.
- Canada.
- China.
- Cuba.
- India.
- Iran.
- Israel.
Parole is
the release of a prisoner, either temporarily for a special purpose or completely before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior
; such a promise is known as a word of honour provided in the parole order.
Parole can help prisoners through the difficult transition back to the community by providing targeted support such as drug and alcohol or psychological counselling, advice and practical assistance. Parole enables parole officers and the Board to supervise prisoners following their release into the community.
An absolute discharge is
an unconditional discharge whereby the court finds that a crime has technically been committed but that any punishment of the defendant would be inappropriate and the case is closed
.
