Parole in America

Title: Parole in America
Category: Law & Government / Government & Politics
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Parole in America

Parole What is Parole? Parole defined by the Columbia Encyclopedia is “the release from prison of a convict before the expiration of his term on condition that his activities be restricted and that he report regularly to an officer.” Which basically means that a convict must meet certain criteria’s before being let out on parole. Even on parole a convict is still property of the state. A convict must regularly meet with the Parole …showed first 75 words of 403 total…

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…showed last 75 words of 403 total…much more complex than the parole law in New Jersey. Connecticut’s Parole Board can only release a convict if “ 1) there is reasonable probability that the inmate will not violate the law and 2) the release is not incompatible with the welfare of society.” I personally don’t see much difference in the two laws. I don’t see how the Board’s will release a convict that pose’s any type of danger to society.

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