What is the difference between adult probation and adult parole?
County probation is a sentence ordered by a superior court judge usually instead of, but sometimes in addition to, serving time in local jail. It allows the convicted person to live in their community, sometimes under the supervision of a county probation officer, for a specified period of time. Depending upon the circumstances and the seriousness of the crime, the typical probation term lasts from one to five years, but may be longer. Violation of probation terms, or commission of a new law violation while on probation, can result in local jail time or a commitment to state prison. State Parole is the conditional release of a prison inmate after serving part, or all, of a prison sentence. In California, the decision to grant parole is the responsibility of the state’s Board of Parole. The Board of Parole also establishes the terms and conditions for each parolee. Parolees are released to live in their community under the supervision of a state parole officer. Violation of the terms an
