Does parole or probation automatically terminate upon the completion of the sentence?

No, parole or probation does not automatically terminate upon the completion of the sentence in the state of South Carolina. Parole or probation is typically granted only after the completion of a portion of the original sentence, known as a deferment period. At the end of this period, the offender will be released onto parole or probation to the supervision of a probation officer or parole officer. In South Carolina, parole and probation may last for up to three years, depending on the severity of the original offense. Once the parole or probation term is completed, the offender must purposefully comply with the conditions of their supervision in order to be officially and successfully terminated from parole or probation. It is the responsibility of the offender to contact their probation or parole officer to request termination. Parole or probation can also be revoked if the offender commits a new offense, fails to comply with the conditions of their parole or probation, or absconds. If the parole or probation is revoked, the offender must serve the remainder of their sentence in prison. In some cases, the offender may be able to petition for an early termination of their parole or probation. In South Carolina, successful completion of parole or probation ultimately depends on the offender adhering to the conditions of their supervision. Failure to do so can result in the revocation of the parole or probation, and in some cases, additional jail time.

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