The History of Parole
- January 17th, 2018
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Parole is a form of community supervision used in the U.S. and Texas state corrections system: Parole is the supervision of the individual released from prison. Parole is derived from the French word, parol, and means word of honor. The…
Probation vs. Parole: Which Is Right for Your Case?
- January 10th, 2018
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What are the differences between probation and parole? Probation allows adult offenders to be placed in community supervision through a probation agency, often instead of incarceration. Some jurisdictions combine short-term incarceration sentences with probation. This is called a split sentence….
How Parole Revocation Works in Texas
- December 27th, 2017
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Understanding the parole revocation process in Texas can help you or someone you love to avoid it. After an offender is released from prison, he or she typically serves a period of re-integration commonly referred to as parole. During this…
How to Put Together a Parole Packet
- December 13th, 2017
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Parole eligibility is just the first step of the parole process. If you or someone you care about is parole-eligible, preparing an effective parole packet is crucial. It’s an important part of presenting the inmate to members of the parole…