Parole refers to supervision after release from a state prison sentence. Therefore, it is only ever part of a felony conviction and after a person is released from state incarceration. Probation is usually a similar type of supervision, and can also accompany a felony, [...]

The length of parole largely depends on the original sentence and when you are released from prison. While parole is handled by local offices around the state, they are state agencies, not county ones.

Parole supervision is the same as post release supervision. Like parole, post release supervision occurs after release from a state prison sentence. The difference in name is that parole supervision follows an indeterminate state prison sentence while post release supervision follows a determinate state [...]

After being paroled but prior to your formal release, you will receive information about who will supervise you and what your parole conditions are. Depending on the type of conviction there may be restrictions on where you can live upon your release. Parole conditions also [...]

Before reform laws, you would likely be incarcerated without bail and held pending your hearing on the alleged violation. Now, there are significant opportunities to continue with release, either under conditions or bail, largely determined by whether your alleged violation is a ‘technical’ violation [...]

Yes. You have a right to have a preliminary hearing within 15 days of being picked up on the arrest warrant. You have the right to an attorney and should ask to speak with one before making any decisions about conducting, or waiving this hearing.

After conducting or waiving the preliminary hearing, you will be scheduled for a final revocation hearing.

The Administrative Law Judge must find by a preponderance of the evidence that you violated at least one of your parole conditions. You have the right to examine witnesses called against you, through your attorney, and to present evidence on your own behalf.

For technical violations: Reincarceration is not permitted for the following: Violation of curfew Alcohol/substance use (unless the conviction is for driving under the influence) Failure to notify PO of a change in employment status Failure to pay surcharges and fees Obtaining a driver’s license [...]

Willard refers to a department of corrections program that is aimed to addressing acute drug addiction. It is usually a 90-day treatment program that will be overseen by the department of corrections and the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services (OASAS). Typically, after graduating [...]