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05/11/2019

What happens when an inmate violates their parole?

What happens when an inmate violates their parole?

When an inmate on parole violates the terms of their release it is called a parole violation. Depending on the severity of the violation, the person may be returned to jail, though this is not always the case. Not checking in with your parole office.

Why do I have to do a parole violation search?

In some cases, a reported parole violation may not even be accurate. It could also be the result of poor reporting by a parole officer. A parole violation search allows the parole to find out about violations and speak with a probation before they are arrested and potentially sentenced.

Can a person be paroled regardless of his ineligibility?

In these limited circumstances, the Parole Commission may parole the inmate regardless of his parole ineligibility if it determines that the inmate’s release would not reasonably pose a threat to public safety or be incompatible with the public welfare.

How is a revocation of parole decision made?

As in the case of a parole hearing, the decision on revocation is made by a Parole Commissioner after reviewing the hearing record. Supervised release is a period of community supervision following a D.C. offender’s release from prison, much like parole.

What happens when John gets a written warning on his parole?

John’s parole agent work collaboratively with CCC staff. On his first violation John receives a written warning. John later commits a second violation and his parole agent places him on GPS. A week later, John has a positive urine for synthetic drugs.

How does SISP work with Board of Pardons and Paroles?

Each year, the parole officer reviews the offender’s case and submits a transmittal for special condition withdrawal consideration to the Board of Pardons and Paroles . The offender remains on SISP until the Board of Pardons and Paroles withdraws the condition, or the offender discharges the sentence.

Can a person on parole do anything they want?

However, somebody released from jail on parole is not free to do anything they please. In fact, the restrictions on parolees may surprise you if you don’t have any experience with the parole system. When an inmate on parole violates the terms of their release it is called a parole violation.