If you plead guilty or are convicted of a crime, you may be sentenced to a period of supervised release.After you're released from jail, you can be placed on supervised release in place of a jail sentence.There are a lot of requirements that you will have to meet as a parolee.You have to meet with the officer of your parole.It's important to maintain a good relationship with your parole officer in order to complete your sentence.
Step 1: Keep track of meeting times.
When you need to meet with your officer, you should know.Your officer's supervision plan will determine the regularity of your meetings.The offenders meet with their officer weekly.Others meet less frequently.Sometimes you will meet at your place of employment.You can meet at the office.You should always keep a record of the dates for your appointments.You should only use a notebook for appointments.The dates of all meetings should be written down in the notebook.
Step 2: Follow the conditions of your supervision.
You must follow all the conditions imposed on you by the court.Don't slip up if you are ordered to remain drug-free.Never miss a class if you have to.If you are sentenced to community service, complete all of your hours and do a good job.You can make your officer's life easier by following the rules.If you need an extra day or two to do something, your officer might cut you some slack.
Step 3: It is appropriate to wear a dress.
When meeting with your officer, you should always look presentable.If you are interviewing for an office job, wear the clothes you would wear to a wedding.Men should wear pants and a shirt.Women should wear a blouse or dress.If you have to meet after work, let your officer know.Your officer will understand if you show up sweaty or disheveled.
Step 4: The stakes are worth paying attention to.
You need to get along with your officer because he or she has a lot of power over you.If you violate the conditions of your parole, the officer must notify the court.Depending on the seriousness of the violation, the officer can request revocation.If you want to shorten your sentence, a parole officer can help you.At any hearing, he or she will be allowed to testify.The judges tend to give the officer a lot of weight.If you want to end your sentence early, you need to establish a good relationship with your officer.
Step 5: Understand why you need to meet.
If you are sentenced to supervised release, you will have to meet with your parole officer.The supervision plan will be created by the officer to help you meet the conditions of your parole.A pre-sentence report can be created by the officer if criminal defendants meet with them.The officer will ask you about your criminal history, whether you failed to appear in court, and your employment situation.The report will be used by the judge to come up with an appropriate sentence.The advice is the same regardless of why you meet with the officer.
Step 6: Arrive before the sun goes down.
You should always be on time.If you have a reason to be late, then call or email your officer.
Step 7: Sit with care.
You want to speak clearly so that you don't get confused.The way you sit affects how you talk.Try to sit straight up.Your voice will sound better if you tilt your chin up.Remember to breathe.You may be asked uncomfortable questions by the officer.Don't let your chest get in the way of breathing from your abdomen.You will sound weak and lacking in confidence if you breathe from your chest.
Step 8: Be honest.
You should not lie to your officer.You should not make excuses for your actions.If the officer asks about your family history, be honest, but don't embellish.You need to trust your officer.Many officers have met with a lot of offenders and have developed a sense of when someone is lying.You want the officer to believe you.
Step 9: Don't give up. Stay positive.
Your officer is also a person.There are stresses from work or family life.It's possible that your officer is in a bad mood.It's best to remain positive.
Step 10: The officer is looking in the eye.
You can project confidence by making eye contact.Eye contact shows you are paying attention to what the officer is saying.You don't have to stare.If you sense the officer is getting uncomfortable, you should break eye contact for a few seconds.If you want to establish eye contact repeatedly, you should make it a goal.You avoid getting distracted by making eye contact.If you meet your officer in a public place like a coffee shop, you should use this technique.
Step 11: There are conversations that need to be documented.
Documentation of each conversation you have with your officer is the best you can get.It's easy if you can communicate by email.If you talk on the phone or in person, you can email a summary of your conversation.In case something goes wrong, it's important to document conversations.If the officer tells you inaccurate information which you rely on, he or she might deny telling you the information at a later date.By documenting your conversations, you can protect yourself.
Step 12: Show no anger.
People get officers who push their buttons.It's important that you don't show anger because the officer could act this way unintentionally.Bite your tongue and smile.You should document the incidents if you feel that the officer is acting unfairly towards you.Write down the actions of the officer.Discuss what you can do with your criminal defense attorney.
Step 13: Emails and calls are returned promptly.
Don't force your officer to find you if you keep in touch.You should be persistent if you can't reach the officer immediately.It's your job to check in.
Step 14: Inform the officer if you move.
The first person you should tell if you get a new address, phone number, or email is your parole officer.Inform the officer if your job changes.Provide contact information for the new job as soon as possible.If the officer makes "collateral contacts" with your family or friends, then you should be aware of any changes in your personal life.Inform your officer if you are getting divorced.
Step 15: Ask for help from the officer.
If you are struggling with something in your life, you should ask your parole officer what he or she thinks.If you're looking for advice on how to get a new job or find a place to live, you might want to talk to your parole officer.You can show that you trust him or her by asking for advice.You indicate that you are willing to listen to the officer's opinion.
Step 16: Do not commit more crimes.
Staying drug-free or performing community service is not the only thing you need to do.You should not receive citations, including traffic tickets.If you have a blown taillight, you can be stopped by the police.If you are pulled over, you should make sure your registration, inspection, and insurance are current.Your officer wants you to rehabilitate yourself just as much as you do.Staying crime-free is important.