Tag: Prison Release
What Do Prisons Provide Justice-Impacted People During Release?
As you transition from being incarcerated to being newly released, will the prison provide you with anything when you leave? Yes, but what they actually provide will differ based on the prison.
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How Often Does an Offender Need to Report to Their Parole Officer?
Some people spend years getting ready for parole hearings. Lawyers and loved ones may help get support items ready. But what happens when the board approves your request and schedules your release? T
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What Are the Different Types of Parole?
Parole is a conditional release for prisoners. The laws vary from state-to-state and within the federal system.
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What Is the Release Process for Federal Prison?
At some point, your prison sentence will end and you will be released. When that happens, you do not simply leave the facility. There is a release process for federal prison that you will need to follow.
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What Is “Gate Money” and What Can You Use It For?
In some states, when you leave prison, you will receive gate money. This is money that is given to you upon release in the form of cash, a check or a debit card.
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Can You Get an Education After Being Released from Prison?
Yes. You can get an education after you leave prison. But you will have to complete the steps to take new classes.
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Can You Be Notified When Your Loved One Is Released?
No. The only exception is if you are a victim of or a witness to the crime that put them in prison.
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Can You Get Parole in Federal Prison?
It depends. Only some federal inmates are can get parole. There are other ways to get early release, though.
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How Can You Prepare for Your Loved One’s Release from Prison?
If you prepare for it, you can help your loved one transition after their prison release.
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How Do You Request a Pardon or Commutation While in Prison?
A pardon frees someone from their legal consequences. But how do you request a pardon or clemency?
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