CORRECTIONS

A. PROBATION

1. Someone found guilty of a crime remains free under supervision.

2. There are over 3.8 million people on probation.

3. The judge determines the length of the probation

B. IMPRISONMENT

1. Over 1.9 million people are in US prisons and jails.

2. Prison-a place where inmates serve a sentence of a year or more.

3. Jail-a county or local institution where the accused person awaits a trial, sentencing, or transfer to another correctional institution.

C. PAROLE

1. After serving part of a sentence, prisoners are eligible for parole or early release from prison.

2. Qualifications vary from state.

3. Inmate must fulfill his or her parole terms until the time remaining on the sentence is served.

D. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

1. most serious offenders receive this punishment,

2, it is legal in 38 states.

3. More sentences are handed out than delivered.

4. it is highly controversial.