Parole is the planned release and community supervision of imprisoned offenders before the expiration of their prison sentences. It is usually considered a way of completing a prison sentence in the community and is not the same as a pardon; the paroled offender can be legally recalled to serve the rest of his or her sentence in an institution/prison if parole authorities deem the offender’s adjustment inadequate in the community or if the offender commits another crime while on parole
