What is Parole? ans.

it is the release of a prisoner from prison after serving the

minimum period of his indeterminate sentence.
Who cannot be granted parole? ans. generally, those sentenced to a term of
imprisonment of one year or less or to a straight penalty or to a prison sentence without
a minimum term of imprisonment.

Who may grant parole to a prisoner? ans. the board of pardon and parole, an agency
under the Department of Justice.

When may a prisoner be granted parole? ans. whenever the board of pardon and
parole finds that there is a reasonable probability that if released, the prisoner will be
law abiding and that his release will not be incompatible with the interest and welfare of
society and when a prisoner has already served the minimum penalty of his/her
indeterminate sentence of imprisonment.

What happens if a parolee violates the conditions of his parole? ans. he shall be
rearrested and recommitted or returned to prison to serve the unexpired portion of the
maximum period of his sentence.

Parole Investigation
The investigation unit of a parole agency is responsible for conducting pre-parole
investigations. The purposes of pre-parole investigation are (1) to bring the case history
facts up to date, and (2) to verify parole plan or work and residence.

Tools in Selection
Three documents need to be prepared by the institutional staff to assist the
paroling authorities and the parole bureau their work with individual prisoners. They are:
1. the pre-board summary;
2. the parole referral summary of the classification committee
3. the final pre-release progress report.