parole eligibility

Parole eligibility refers to the point when a prisoner can potentially be released from prison before serving their full sentence, based on good behavior, rehabilitation, and assessments of risk to society. Not all inmates are eligible; eligibility depends on the laws and the specific crime. Once eligible, the decision to grant parole is made by a parole board, which considers factors like behavior, remorse, and readiness to reintegrate. If granted, the parolee must follow certain conditions and can be returned to prison if they violate those conditions.