Parole Revocation
/ˈpær.oʊ ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal process by which a parole officer or authority withdraws supervision and returns a parolee to custody for violating parole conditions.
The court scheduled a hearing to determine the parole revocation after the suspect missed his mandated drug tests.
Forms
- parole revocation
- parole revocations
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Commentary
Parole revocation is a critical procedural step that often requires due process safeguards, including notice and a hearing. Drafting should clearly specify the grounds and consequences to avoid ambiguity.
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