Which term describes Tom's release from jail before serving the full sentence?

Which term describes Tom's release from jail before serving the full sentence?

• A. Escaped
• B. Pardoned
• C. Paroled
• D. Finished sentence

Answer: (C)

Parole describes release from jail before the full sentence is served, but with supervision and conditions. After a portion of the sentence, a prisoner may be released by a parole board to live in the community under rules and to report to a parole officer. If the person breaks those rules, they can be sent back to prison to finish the sentence. This is different from escaping (unlawful departure from custody), pardoning (forgiveness of the crime and removal of penalties, not a supervised release), or finishing the sentence (serving the entire term with no ongoing supervision).

Parole describes release from jail before the full sentence is served, but with supervision and conditions. After a portion of the sentence, a prisoner may be released by a parole board to live in the community under rules and to report to a parole officer. If the person breaks those rules, they can be sent back to prison to finish the sentence. This is different from escaping (unlawful departure from custody), pardoning (forgiveness of the crime and removal of penalties, not a supervised release), or finishing the sentence (serving the entire term with no ongoing supervision).