Parole Officer
/ˈpær.oʊ ˈɒf.ɪ.sər/
Definitions
- (n.) A government official responsible for supervising and assisting parolees released from prison to ensure compliance with parole conditions.
The parole officer met with the parolee weekly to monitor their progress and adherence to release conditions.
Forms
- parole officer
- parole officers
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Commentary
The term specifically denotes an official role involved in the post-incarceration supervision of offenders released under parole conditions; distinct from probation officers who supervise court-ordered probation.
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