The Parole and Probation Administration office marks its 33 years of public service on July 24, 2009. This is to be highlighted by the observance of Parole and Probation Week starting July 18 with the theme of “Sound Mind in a Sound Body: The Key to Outstanding Public Service.”
The office is implementing a program to rehabilitate probationers, parolees and pardonees and promote their development as integral persons by utilizing innovative interventions and techniques which respect the dignity of man and recognize his divine destiny.
Probation is a privilege granted to a person convicted of a criminal offense to serve punishment outside prison, subject to conditions imposed by the sentencing court and under the supervision of a Probation and Parole Officer.
On the other hand, parole refers to the conditional release of an offender from a correctional institution after serving the minimum period of prison sentence under the continued custody of the State and under conditions that permit reincarceration for violation of a condition for release. (PIA/PPA)