What is the difference between Probation, Parole, and Supervised Release?
Probation is a term of community supervision imposed by the court in lieu of a prison sentence. Parole is a period of community supervision imposed by the U.S. Parole Commission to be completed after release from a prison term. Supervised release is a period of community supervision imposed by the court to be completed after release from a jail or prison sentence.
• Probation is a term of community supervision imposed by the court in lieu of a prison sentence. • Parole is a period of community supervision imposed by the U.S. Parole Commission to be completed after release from a prison term. • Supervised Release is a period of community supervision imposed by the court to be completed after release from a jail or prison sentence.