Division of

Adult Parole
Operations (DAPO)

Parole Agents at a meeting

Parolee Information Handbook - Pg. 9

  • Parolee-at-Large - Someone who is “running” from parole and cannot be found.
  • Violation - Any law you break or condition you do not follow.
  • Parole Hold - The law that lets a parole agent put you in custody if you violate your parole.
  • Revocation - When the Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) keeps you in custody for violating parole.
  • Board of Parole Hearings - The BPH are the ones that say how long you will go back to custody if you violate.  They can also say if you will stay on parole at the time of your discharge review.
  • Parole Agent/Agent - A peace officer who is in charge of supervising felons and civil addicts released from prison.

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WHAT YOUR CONDITIONS OF PAROLE MEAN

 

Your conditions of parole are very important.  The conditions are like rules in a game.  If you follow the rules, you can win, and not go back to prison.  This part will help you know what the conditions of parole are

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