Q: Is supervised parole under NJ NERA the same as standard parole for inmates being released
A:
No, supervised parole under New Jersey's No Early Release Act (NERA) is not the same as standard parole for inmates being released. NERA is a law that requires certain offenders to serve a specific percentage of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole. Offenders subject to NERA must serve 85% of their sentence before being considered for parole.
Standard parole, on the other hand, involves a process where inmates are released from prison before serving their full sentence, under the condition that they abide by certain rules and conditions in the community. Parolees are typically supervised by parole officers and are required to follow specific guidelines to successfully complete their parole term.
NERA affects the eligibility for parole by mandating a longer period of incarceration before parole consideration, while standard parole refers to the process of being released on parole under the usual rules and regulations set by the state's parole board.
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