Probation vs. Parole: Understanding the Difference and Why Florida Doesn’t have Parole
TL;DR (Summary) While often confused, probation and parole are distinct. Probation is court-ordered supervision that can happen instead of (front-end) or after (back-end) incarceration. Parole is an early release from prison granted by a board. Florida abolished parole in 1995 to ensure “Truth in Sentencing,” meaning most inmates must serve at least 85% of their…