The document discusses parole as a method of prisoner reformation and rehabilitation, allowing temporary release after serving part of a sentence under specific conditions such as good behavior. It outlines the objectives and regulations of parole, including potential grounds for emergency release and the role of the parole board. Additionally, it highlights critical issues facing the parole system and emphasizes the need for improved procedures and oversight to enhance its effectiveness.

1. PAROLE AS A MODUS OPERANDI OF
REFORMATIONAND REHABILITATION
Name – Saffa Khatun
Semester – 2nd
Course Name – Criminal law & Criminology- III
Course Code - LLMMJE201

2. INTRODUCTION
WRONG RIGHT
FREE WILL

3. Parole is a method where a prisoner is
temporarily release after he served a part of the
sentence. (before end a sentence)
Requires periodic reporting to the authorities
for a set period of time
The release is granted if prisoner shows good
behaviour
Specific reason for parole is necessary
It is not the suspension of sentence
Regulated by- Prison Act 1894, Prisoner Act
1900. Although all states have their own prison
rule.
PAROLE

4. To make ties with outer world
To protect the society
To transform their mind setup
To rehabilitate prisoners
OBJECTIVES

5. Custody Parole
Granted u/
emergency
circumstances
Family member’s
Marriage,
Serious illness,
Death
Period
Not exceeding 6 hours
Excluding time:
To Reach destination
To return to jail
Regular Parole
Grounds
Serious illness
Death
Marriage
Delivery of child by wife
Maintain family,
Serious damage of life or
property by natural
calamities
Period
Max 1 month
(who served at
least one year in
prison )
EXCEPTIONS
1) Offence
against state
2) Non citizen
3) Murder
4) Rape of child
5) Multiple murder

6. PAROLE BOARD
•Form with respected members of
society
•Act as quasi judicial body
•Decide whether or not an offender
should be free on parole.
•Parole supervisor also there who keep
close supervision over parolee.

7. CRITICAL ISSUES IN PAROLE
1
2
Misuse of Parole
Refusal of grant of parole

8. CONCLUSION
Political & administrative pressure reduce the effectiveness of parole.
So there is a need of:
Perfect procedural application
Psychological test to determine suitability for being parole out
Verified by multiple agencies & high level of security
Clear judicial policy