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Parole | Parole vs Furlough
- Context (IE | TH): Athlete Oscar Pistorius was released on parole from jail after serving 9 years.
- Parole refers to a prisoner’s timebound release before the end of a sentence, in exchange for good behavior.
- It is the privilege given to the prisoners to return to society and socialize with families and friends.
- It can last up to one month and can be extended under special circumstances.
Exemptions to Parole
- Those convicted of crimes against the state or are a threat to national security.
- People convicted of murder, rape of children, and other crimes, unless the issuing authority decides otherwise.
Furlough
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Distinction Between Parole and Furlough
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Basis of Distinction |
Parole |
Furlough |
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Awarded in case of |
Short-term detention: The period of release does not count towards the total period of the sentence. | Long-term detention: The period of release is counted towards the total period of the sentence. |
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Duration |
Lasts for one month. | Lasts for a maximum of 14 days. |
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Reason |
It is not seen as a matter of right.
It is given to a prisoner for a specific reason (E.g. death in the family). |
It is seen as a matter of right for prisoners to be granted periodically.
It can be granted without any reason. |
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Granting Authority |
Divisional Commissioner | Deputy Inspector General of Prisons |
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Declining request |
It is granted at the request of the prisoner and can be denied. | Generally, not denied as it is a right of the prisoner. |
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Frequency |
It can be granted multiple times. | It can be given for limited time. |
