Parole
Parole allows a convicted person to be released from their sentence before serving the full term, typically after completing two-thirds of the total sentence. This release is subject to certain conditions, which the parolee must adhere to, such as regular supervision, employment, or treatment. The goal of parole is to provide the individual with an opportunity to rebuild their life in society and demonstrate that they can live lawfully outside prison.
It is important to note that parole is not granted automatically. The Danish Prison and Probation Service conducts an individual assessment to determine whether the convicted person is suitable for parole, making thorough preparation and documentation crucial in this process.
The Prison and Probation Service is required to consider parole once two-thirds of the sentence has been served. If parole is denied at this stage, the service must promptly refer the matter to the court for a decision.
Assessment of a parole application
When evaluating an application for parole, the Danish Prison and Probation Service considers several factors, including:
General rule for parole
According to Section 38 of the Penal Code, parole may be granted if the following conditions are met:
Additionally, the inmate must have demonstrated good behavior during incarceration, with emphasis placed on participation in education, work, or treatment programs in prison.
Special rules and exceptions
In exceptional cases, parole may be granted after serving half of the sentence if:
Certain types of crimes, such as particularly serious offenses, may result in stricter requirements or completely exclude the possibility of parole.
Conditions during Parole
When an inmate is granted parole, the Prison and Probation Service sets specific conditions to be followed during the probation period. These may include:
Violation of these conditions can result in the revocation of parole, and the inmate may be reincarcerated to serve the remainder of the sentence.
Free attorney
You have the right to a free lawyer to represent you in court if your parole application is denied after serving two-thirds of the sentence.
Contact Us Today
Are you or a close relative ready to take the first step toward a fresh start? Contact Derch Advokater today for a non-binding consultation. Together, we can discuss your options and create a plan for parole.
Leave for Supervised Contact During Incarceration
With our legal expertise in family law, we initially ensured that a client with a 10-year sentence was granted supervised contact by the Family Court. However, the Danish Family Law Agency refused to travel to the prison to carry out the supervised contact, and the prison denied the client permission to leave. After several refusals, we successfully overturned the decision with the Danish Prison and Probation Agency, and the client was granted - as an extraordinary measure - leave for 8 consecutive weeks to carry out supervised contact at the Family Law Agency.
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