Chapter 5: Diversion Program and Potential Resource Types of Release: Parole: "Parole" means the release of a prisoner to the community by the Board of Parole (BOP) prior to the expiration of the offender's sentence. Release is subject to conditions imposed by the BOP and supervision is provided by the Department of Correction. Offenders that are granted parole may have pre-parole conditions that must be successfully completed before release to parole supervision. Examples of pre-parole conditions include, but are not limited to, attending and completing various classes such as pro-social life skills, group therapy, or therapeutic community. Parolees may also be given post-parole special conditions they must abide by as part of parole supervision. Examples of post-parole special conditions include, but are not limited to, release to a halfway house only or substance use assessment. Sex offenders on parole are subject to the specialized conditions for sex offenders. Offenders granted parole are not released from prison until a release plan has been approved by a probation parole office. A release plan identifies where the parolee will live and work upon release from prison. Probation: "Probation" means the release by a court of a person found guilty of a crime without imprisonment, subject to conditions imposed by the court and subject to the supervision of the Department of Correction. Probationers may be placed on probation as part of split confinement, where they must spend some time in jail before being released to probation, or they may be sentenced to probation directly. Probationers must report to the probation parole officer within 48 hours of being placed on probation or upon release from a split confinement sentence. All probationers are required to follow the terms and conditions of probation as listed on the probation order. Sex offenders on probation may be subject to the specialized conditions for sex offenders. Courts may also order an offender to complete special conditions.
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