How Is Parole Different From Probation?
The differences between Parole and Probation are: • Parole is the release of an inmate to community supervision prior to the expiration of a prison sentence. Probation is a judges order suspending all or part of a prison sentence to allow supervision in the community instead of a prison. Only the Parole Board can grant or revoke a parole; only a judge can order or revoke a probation. • Offenders eligible for parole consideration may apply 180 days prior to their eligibility date. To be released on parole, the offender must appear before the Board and receive favorable votes from the majority of members present. In the case of the most serious offenses, 4 favorable votes are required for release. • Offenders denied parole with no rehearing will be released from prison upon reaching their good-time release date and will be placed under Conditional Release Supervision with the Bureau of Community Custody until the maximum expiration date of the sentence. • Offenders on parole or condition
