The purpose of these hearings is to determine when or if these inmates should be released from prison. There are approximately 10,500 offenders on parole and post-prison supervision today. Approximtely 300 offenders are released each month currently. The number is expected to increase to about 375 per month during the next 2-3 years. There are approximately 10,000 inmates in Oregon prisons today, of which only about 1,350 are under the jurisdiction of the board for release decisions.
Probation is a type of sentence imposed by a judge in lieu of incarceration.
Parole and post-prison supervision is served after a period of incarceration in prison. Yes, all convicted sex offenders are required to register their address with law enforcement authorities after being sentenced to probation, upon release from prison or upon moving to Oregon from another state. The board must make a finding of predatory, based on an assessment of the offender's crimes and criminal history, for offenders being released from prison. If the offender is sentenced to probation, the local community corrections office makes the finding if the offender is predatory or not.