Explain the difference between mandatory and discretionary parole.

What will be an ideal response?


Mandatory parole is automatic parole for almost all inmates in states that have a
system of determinate (i.e., fixed) sentencing. Discretionary parole is parole granted at
the discretion of a parole board for selected inmates who are deemed to have earned it.

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It has become commonplace to give victims the right to make a statement atan offender's sentencing or parole hearings. These are known as "__________statements."

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What is Computer Surveillance?

What will be an ideal response?

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When inmates are released from correctional institutions during the day so they may work or attend school, this is called ______ release

a. mandatory b. discretionary c. unconditional d. work and educational

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