As part of each parole plan, parole agents set up regular home and office visits with parolees. For at least a year after being paroled, an offender remains under the watchful eye of parole staff. The amount of time spent on parole depends on the crime and the parolee's behavior.
Most parolees serve from one to three years on parole.
Those with life sentences who are paroled spend three to five years on parole. Before being paroled, an offender agrees in writing to abide by certain conditions. In addition to these basic requirements, many parolees also have special conditions of parole. For example, those with psychological problems are required to attend outpatient therapy. Those who abuse drugs or alcohol must abstain and must test periodically to ensure compliance.