Ruth Was Just Released from Prison

question 14

Multiple Choice

Ruth was just released from prison. She was released because the only time remaining on her sentence was equal to the good time that she earned. She was in prison for over 10 years and is reluctant to return to her community. She has does not have a job, has no permanent place to live, and is nervous that she will go back to her old habits of hanging with the "wrong crowd" and getting into trouble. Because of prison overcrowding she must be released. NARREND:
-What is the type of release that Ruth received?

• A)automatic parole
• B)discretionary parole
• C)mandatory parole
• D)selective parole

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