What does it mean when someone is paroled to your house?

Parole is conditional freedom for a prison inmate. The prisoner (called a “parolee”) gets out from behind bars but must live up to a series of responsibilities. A parolee who doesn’t follow the rules risks going back into custody (prison).

Can a person on parole be around another felon?

The Takeaway: If both people fully completed their sentences, two felons can live together. But often, terms of release or probation will prohibit you from living with another felon. A judge may make exceptions in some cases, such as if you are married to someone with a felony record.

Can a parole officer tell a resident they don’t want to live?

On occasion, a probation/parole officer learns the residents don’t want the offender living with them, but have told the offender it is okay. This could be for a number of reasons, but is generally due to the residents not wanting a confrontation with the offender, as the offender may seek revenge once released.

How does a probation/parole officer approve a home placement?

Probation/parole officers have to make judgment calls when approving or denying home placements. The probation/parole officer needs to feel they can effectively manage the offender in the residence and manage whatever officer safety risks are present.

Can law enforcement remove transient guests from a rental property?

Thus, law enforcement personnel may only remove transient guests from a dwelling. Law enforcement personnel with whom we spoke confirmed that before removing an individual from a home, whether rented or owner-occupied, they would determine that the person was a guest.

How long does it take to reach out to a parole officer?

It could take a re-entry coordinator a few hours to reach out to the right person, but it might only take the probation/parole officer five minutes. Almost every professional working in the corrections system is carrying a large caseload and anything that saves time is valuable.