Section 1 - Parole Supervision

1) WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM PAROLED AND CANNOT FIND A PERMANENT RESIDENCE?

DOCCS has programs which provide a temporary place to live if you become homeless, reside in an unstable living situation, or need a more structured environment. These programs may also provide other services, such as substance abuse treatment, job development, and employment training.

2) AFTER I AM RELEASED, TO WHOM AND WHEN DO I REPORT?

Upon release, unless instructed otherwise, you should report in person with your certificate of release within twenty-four hours to the area office listed on your release papers. If time or distance makes it impossible to report within twenty-four hours, you must telephone the area office to inform them of your special circumstances.

The area office will make sure that you are interviewed promptly. If the Parole Officer who will supervise you is not available at this time, a Parole Officer on duty will conduct an arrival report and make arrangements with you to return to the office for an initial interview with your assigned Parole Officer.

During your arrival report, the rules of parole and your responsibilities under the parole system will be carefully explained. Special parole conditions will also be thoroughly discussed with you. You should ask any questions you might have about these rules and conditions. It is very important that you completely understand these responsibilities.

Your Parole Officer will check your release sheet, discuss your residence and programming with you, make a reporting schedule, and tell you the date and time of your next interview.

3) WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FIELD PAROLE OFFICER?

The Field Parole Officer’s job is to assist your reentry into the community and to protect public safety. When you are released from a correctional facility, you may have difficulties upon returning to the community. You may have trouble finding a job or a place to live. You may also have difficulty re-establishing relationships with family and sick friends, or abstaining from the use of drugs or alcohol. The Field Parole Officer’ job is to counsel you, refer you to appropriate services, and to assist you in developing positive ways of solving your problems. The assistance you receive will depend on your needs.

Parole Officers also ensure that individuals under parole supervision are obeying the laws of society and the rules of parole. Like other peace officers, Parole Officers can make arrests, conduct investigations, search parolees, and apprehend parole violators.

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