What form of parole hearing determines whether the parole has violated the conditions of their parole?

• A. Revocation hearing
• B. Initial parole hearing
• C. Parole eligibility hearing
• D. Administrative hearing

Answer: (A)

A revocation hearing is the process used when someone on parole is accused of violating the conditions of their release. Its purpose is to determine whether a violation actually occurred based on the evidence presented, and then decide what happens next. If the board finds a violation, they can revoke parole, return the person to custody, or impose other sanctions and possibly modify or extend supervision. If no violation is proven, the person remains on parole under the current terms.

The other types of hearings serve different roles. An initial parole hearing decides whether a person should be released on parole in the first place, not what happens after release. A parole eligibility hearing focuses on whether a future date might qualify for parole consideration, rather than handling alleged violations. An administrative hearing is a broader term that covers various non-judicial or internal processes and isn’t specific to evaluating parole violations.