paroled

Let out early

Paroled means released from prison before serving a full sentence, under conditions that allow authorities to return the person to custody if they violate terms.

He was paroled after serving eight years of a fifteen-year sentence.

The word extends to any conditional release: The hostages were paroled on condition they leave the country immediately.

legal

probation

Supervised trial period

revocation · violation · compliance · sentence · jurisdiction · court · warrant · bail · clemency · incarceration

supervision

check-ins

Arrival confirmations

monitoring · caseworker · surveillance · oversight · tracking · accountability · guidelines · regulations · permission

redemption

second-chance

Renewed opportunity after failing

reformation · reinvention · self-improvement · hope · forgiveness · restitution · rebuilding · restoration · resilience · opportunity

reintegration

employment

Paid occupation status

mentoring · adjustment · resettlement · assistance · guidance · networking · adaptation

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incarceration status

paroledimprisoned

Held in custody

incarcerated · jailed · held · detained · locked up

release permanence

paroleddischarged

Officially let go

exonerated · acquitted · pardoned · time served · expunged

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