Purpose Of Parole

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The Court understood that parole is an early supervised release of a prison inmate that is not a constitutionally guarantee in a criminal proceeding. They did not consider it a privilege or right because the primary purpose of parole is to protect the public as the inmate reenters society after he or she demonstrates good behavior, successful completion of other sentencing requirements such as treatment, etc. Parole does not mean the inmate is actually released from the sentence the court imposed on them.
In essence, the inmate gave up his or her right to freedom when they were convicted of a crime and received a sentence. Other than a date or dates when the inmate may be considered for reentry into society they receive not much else.
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