Supervised release

Definition

A period of court-ordered supervision that follows a federal prison sentence. Unlike parole, it is not a reduction of prison time but an additional period designed to help the person reintegrate into society, during which they must comply with conditions set by the court and report to a probation officer.

Examples

• •Rico was sentenced to a term of supervised release following her federal imprisonment, during which she was required to report to a probation officer and comply with court-ordered conditions.

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