How do I become eligible for parole or probation?

In Texas, parole and probation are two different forms of supervision that provide opportunities for people to serve their sentences outside of prison. To become eligible for either parole or probation, you must have been convicted of a crime in Texas and have an active sentence. Parole is a form of supervised release that allows certain inmates to serve part of their sentence in the community, with the understanding that they must strictly follow all laws and conditions of parole or risk being sent back to prison. To become eligible for parole, someone must serve at least a quarter of their sentence, unless the sentencing judge grants the individual an earlier release. Probation is a form of conditional release that allows certain people convicted of a crime to remain in the community under close supervision of a probation officer. To become eligible for probation, you must have been convicted of a crime eligible for probation, and your sentence must be for less than five years. In some cases, someone can be put on probation instead of being sentenced to prison. In order to be granted parole or probation, someone typically needs to provide evidence that they can rehabilitate themselves and will not be a risk to the community. This could include writing letters of apology, completing a drug treatment program, or undergoing counseling. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles will review the evidence and decide if you should be released and granted parole or probation.

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