Who is eligible for parole?

Each offender has a “parole eligibility date,” which is the first time they have the opportunity for parole. This is generally set at one-third of the sentenced term. If the offender is paroled before this date, the prisoner can still not leave until his or her parole eligibility date.

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Probation Violations

A probation violation occurs when an individual fails to comply with the conditions of probation. Probation is a penalty for criminal offenses that is used instead of jail time or when a prison sentence is suspended. Failure to abide by probation conditions while on probation can result in incarceration, however, it does not always result in jail time. A violation may also have other consequences such as a longer period of time on probation or the imposition of additional obligations and restrictions during the probation period. In some cases, a violation may even have no consequences at all, other than a warning to behave better in the future.

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Parole Violations

A parole violation carries it’s own penalties, and if a separate crime was committed then the penalties for that crime will likely be included in the punishment.

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Can I move to another state while on parole?

If you are on parole, you may be able to move to another state. Parole rules vary by state, but generally a parole officer must approve a parolee’s request to move or travel to another state while the parolee is being supervised on parole.

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