Sec. 5. (a) If the parole board determines that the inmate:

(1) has been properly rehabilitated; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 11-13-9-5

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
(2) has suitable plans to carry out if discharged;

the parole board shall discharge the inmate from the custody of the department. An inmate who is released from confinement under this subsection must be placed on parole as described in subsection (b).

     (b) An inmate who is discharged from the department under this section shall be placed on parole as follows:

(1) An inmate who is required to be placed on parole for the remainder of the inmate’s life under IC 35-50-6-1(e) shall be placed on parole for the remainder of the inmate’s life.

(2) An inmate who is:

(A) not an inmate described in subdivision (1); and

(B) not required to serve a period of probation;

shall be placed on parole for two (2) years.

As added by P.L.119-2008, SEC.11.