Title: How to Get Out of Prison Early | Early Release Programs | LegalMatch
Headings: Early Release Programs
Early Release Programs
What is “Early Release” from Prison?
Contents
Who is Eligible for Parole?
Who Can Grant an Early Release or “Parole” from Prison?
What Factors are Considered by the Parole Board?
How is Parole Monitored and Restricted?
Can a Paroled Defendant be Sent Back to Prison?
What Does “Good Time Off” Mean?
Do I Need a Lawyer for Assistance With Early Release?

Content: Radio Frequency (RD) monitoring; and
Voice recognition technology
These measures can track a defendant’s location. The measures verify that a defendant who reports to a parole officer is who they claim to be. Other monitoring measures apply to [prisoners paroled from drug or alcohol crimes. These prisoners may be subject to random drug and breathalyzer tests. Can a Paroled Defendant be Sent Back to Prison? If a defendant fails to comply with one or more conditions of parole, they have violated the terms of parole. Parole violations may result in termination of parole and the defendant’s having to return to prison. A parole violation may occur when a defendant commits certain crimes while on parole, or fails to meet with their parole officer as required. A parole violation may also occur when a defendant fails a drug or alcohol test, or fails to pay fines or restitution to victims for their monetary losses.