Number: RS21364
Title: Supervised Release: An Abbreviated Outline of Federal Law
Authors: Charles Doyle, American Law Division 
Abstract: Conviction of a federal crime ordinarily results in the imposition of a term of supervised release. Supervised release is the successor to parole in the federal system. Both parole and supervised release call for a period of supervision following release from prison and for reincarceration upon a failure to observe designated conditions. Parole ordinarily stands in lieu of a portion of the original term of imprisonment imposed, while supervised release begins only after the original term has been served. Probation officers monitor those on supervised release who must comply with a fairly extensive range of conditions crafted to reflect their offense, criminal history, and rehabilitative needs.
Pages: 6
Date: May 9, 2006