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Supervision

Ensuring individuals on some form of community release comply with mandated conditions through various supportive and monitoring actions.

  • Probation 

    Probation is a legal punishment imposed by the judicial system. In criminal law, probation is a term of supervision of an individual that is enforced by a judge.

  • Dosage Probation 

    The "dosage" model of probation suggests that the length of supervision should be determined by the number of hours of intervention necessary to reduce recidivism risk, rather than an arbitrarily or customarily established amount of time or number of contacts. Research indicates that for many individuals, intervention is similar to treating a patient, i.e., too little intervention means the patient receives little or no benefit from the treatment; on the other hand, too much treatment can be ineffective or even harmful.

  • Parole 

    The remaining time on an unexpired incarceration sentence with specific conditions to be served in a community setting. The parole board is the authorizing authority that determines release and sets conditions for community supervision.

  • Pretrial 

    Pretrial is the period of time between when formal charges are filed, and a trial or other court proceedings take place. Pretrial release refers to the conditions of release from custody to which defendants must adhere during this time.

  • Violations and Revocations 

    Violations and revocations are the outcomes of failing to comply with conditions imposed by the courts (probation) or parole boards (parole.) If the authorizing body (probation or parole) deems the individual not to be in compliance with the conditions set forth, the legal status can be rescinded, and the individual's probation or parole is revoked, often with a return to incarceration or return to the community with additional or revised conditions.

  • Interstate Compact 

    A reciprocal contractual agreement between states that facilitates the transfer of community supervision of an individual. The Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS) was revised in 2002 to "guide the transfer of offenders in a manner that promotes effective supervision strategies consistent with public safety, offender accountability, and victim's rights."

  • Specialty Caseloads 

    Specialty caseloads focus on certain specialized topics or risk areas. Often these caseloads are smaller. In addition, staff may have specialized training and expertise, allowing supervision and treatment to be tailored to the person under supervision.