CUSTODIAL ASPECTS OF FEDERAL PAROLE.

The article focuses on the custodial aspects of federal parole in the U.S. The procedure of federal parole begins when the sentence is imposed. First, information is obtained to show to which community the prisoner comes from and what is known about his background. If the prisoner's family is well established in the community, the prisoner, at his return, will have a reasonably favorable family situation to hold him to the community. The active reputable citizen (one for each parolee) is a community representative who is allowed free access to the official supervisor for such assistance as he may need and to report for a warrant if necessary. Before a prisoner is shifted from prison to parole supervision, the community has been prepared for his return. The contacts of the prisoner with his community during imprisonment have continued. An advisor is chosen, investigated and certified. Employment is found and the employer is investigated and certified. The parolee and the residence of his family is proved.