What term means to grant a prisoner an early release from prison, with certain restrictions?

• A. Bail
• B. Indict
• C. Probable Cause
• D. Parole

Answer: (D)

Early release from prison under supervision is parole. Parole is granted after a portion of the sentence has been served, but the individual is released under specific conditions and must remain under supervision (often by a parole officer). If the person follows the rules, they complete the remainder of the sentence outside prison; if they violate conditions, they can be returned to prison to serve the remaining time. This concept is distinct from bail, which is money or property posted to secure temporary release before conviction; indict refers to formally charging someone with a crime; and probable cause is the reasonable basis needed to justify an arrest or search.