What is "Direct Supervision"?

[FordellCastle]

Missouri/ What is the meaning of "Direct Supervision"? when referring to the Dept. of Corrections? Is the time spent on probation and/or parole considered such? I ask because my husband came across it in a book on rights due probation and parole violators facing revocation. He was revoked, and in it the booklet states that a person is entitled to be accredited all time while on direct supervision. I am not fluent in legalese! Thank you...

 

[hmmbrdzz]

Missouri/ What is the meaning of "Direct Supervision"? when referring to the Dept. of Corrections? Is the time spent on probation and/or parole considered such? I ask because my husband came across it in a book on rights due probation and parole violators facing revocation. He was revoked, and in it the booklet states that a person is entitled to be accredited all time while on direct supervision. I am not fluent in legalese! Thank you...

My response: If he's a parolee, it probably has to do with the level of custody he's going to be in when he goes back. If he is going to be under "direct supervision" (as it regards the DOC), he'll be in a facility with a level of security where the inmates are directly supervised (which actually doesn't mean a whole lot). If he got revoked only, he'll have to serve the remainder of his time (the date his "maximum sentence" ended when he was paroled).

If he's a probationer, it may mean his level of supervision is going to be increased. (I'm not sure about probationers, though)

Depending on which on his is, he can always call the DOC or his PO and find out. Sounds like to me, though, he's a parolee and getting ready to go back in.


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[FordellCastle]

Thank you. He thought that meant he would get credit off his new sentence (he got 2 years above guidelines) for every day he served on probation/parole and get out immediately. Frankly, he scares hell out of me.

 

[hmmbrdzz]

You should be scared. Take his sentence as a blessing to you, and don't dare pass it up. If you're scared of him, and if he's done anything or said anything to indicate he's going to harm you -- ever -- call your local domestic violence shelter (call the court house and ask them about their domestic violence program) when you are safe to do so, and talk to a counselor. Tell them what's going on. Get their advice and help. Trust that they are "experts", and that they will do everything to keep you safe throughout the entire process. You will eventually not be as scared as you may be now, but it's going to take work on your part and a commitment to "get a new life" and get him out of yours. If you've been a victim of assault or an abusive relationship (by anyone), let them know.

Good luck.



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