ADMJ 101 Lecture 18: ADMJ_101_-_Lecture_18
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Sentencing style that depends less on traditional confinement options and more on correctional resources available in community. Offenders under correctional supervision in us (2010) Court-ordered sentences served while under supervision in the community. ~ 1 million in 1980, ~ 5 million today (480%) 16% incarcerated due to rule violation or new offense. 13% have probation revoked without serving time. Supervised early release of inmates from correctional confinement. Strategy of prisoner reentry, stimulus for positive behavioral change. Administrative decision by legally designated paroling authority. States with determinate sentencing guidelines often require reentry parole - supervised mandatory release for short period of time (e. g. , 90 days) Dramatic reduction in average time spent under post-prison supervision. Little or no impact on number of released offenders. 23% return for parole violation (failure to meet parole conditions) 9% go back to prison for new offenses during parole period. Rest abscond, die, or transfer to new jurisdictions.
