Title: Criminal Sentences to Prison and Parole | ExpertLaw
Headings: Criminal Sentences to Prison and Parole
Criminal Sentences to Prison and Parole
Contents
What is Prison
Classification of Prisoners
Misconduct While Incarcerated
Credit for Good Behavior
What is Parole
Do All Inmates Receive Parole
Parole Hearings
Staged Release Into the Community
How Long Does Parole Last
What Happens After An Inmate is Paroled
Travel Restrictions
Parole Violations

Content: Even if eligible for parole some dangerous criminals, including many sex offenders, may never be released on parole due to concerns about recidivism. Parole boards may be reluctant to parole a defendant who is otherwise eligible, but who has a significant psychological or psychiatric condition. Staged Release Into the Community
The release of a prison inmate into the community may occur in stages: As an inmate nears his release date, the inmate may be moved into a less secure prison facility. If the inmate abuses the privileges at a less secure facility, the inmate may be returned to a more secure facility. While incarcerated in a less secure facility, the inmate may be allowed to work outside of the prison, whether through a state work program or for a private employer. If the inmate continues to behave well, the inmate may qualify for placement in a half-way house, a residential facility where the inmate can hold a job, and may potentially qualify for day or weekend passes during which the inmate is allowed freedom within the community. If an inmate successfully completes a term in a half-way house, he may be paroled into the community. The stages of release will vary depending upon the jurisdiction, the inmate's conviction offense, and the inmate's circumstances. How Long Does Parole Last
The length of a term of parole will depend upon a range of factors, including the nature of the crime committed, the length of the defendant's sentence, how well the defendant complies with the terms of parole, and how well the defendant adjusts to life outside of prison.