The parole board has recently paroled Beth after eight years of incarceration. She is to obtain gainful employment, submit to weekly drug test, and notify the parole officer if she is going out of state. Beth will spend a month in a transitional facility before she is completely on her own. It has been difficult locating a facility close to her home because most communities do not want parolees in their neighborhood.
-Beth was placed on parole by a parole board.Beth's release would be considered _________ release.

Question

The parole board has recently paroled Beth after eight years of incarceration. She is to obtain gainful employment, submit to weekly drug test, and notify the parole officer if she is going out of state. Beth will spend a month in a transitional facility before she is completely on her own. It has been difficult locating a facility close to her home because most communities do not want parolees in their neighborhood.
-Beth was placed on parole by a parole board.Beth's release would be considered _________ release.

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Beth's release is considered discretionary because it was decided by a parole board, which has the authority to grant parole based on their judgment.

The Parole Board Has Recently Paroled Beth After Eight Years