So I’m curious… what’s the process if an inmate gets released early to help with a case? Like, who’s responsible for them after they’re out? Do they stay under supervision or what?
Pretty sure the police and prosecutor handle the deal with the inmate first. They probably need a judge to approve it, though.
Cedar said:
Pretty sure the police and prosecutor handle the deal with the inmate first. They probably need a judge to approve it, though.
Yeah, that makes sense! So does that mean the inmate has to sign something official?
Cedar said:
Pretty sure the police and prosecutor handle the deal with the inmate first. They probably need a judge to approve it, though.
Exactly. Once the deal is signed off, the prosecutor usually prepares docs the inmate signs, agreeing to work with them.
After the judge signs the order, it goes to the Department of Corrections to release the inmate. They aren’t under the police’s control after that, though.
Remy said:
After the judge signs the order, it goes to the Department of Corrections to release the inmate. They aren’t under the police’s control after that, though.
Interesting… so once they’re out, law enforcement isn’t responsible for keeping an eye on them?
Remy said:
After the judge signs the order, it goes to the Department of Corrections to release the inmate. They aren’t under the police’s control after that, though.
Yup, law enforcement just gives the order for release; they’re not in charge after that. It’s on the inmate to stay out of trouble.
I heard that if the inmate sticks to the deal, the prosecutor might even ask the court to waive the rest of their sentence.
Delaney said:
I heard that if the inmate sticks to the deal, the prosecutor might even ask the court to waive the rest of their sentence.
Whoa, so they could get off early if they hold up their end? Didn’t know that was a thing.
Delaney said:
I heard that if the inmate sticks to the deal, the prosecutor might even ask the court to waive the rest of their sentence.
Yeah, it’s kinda like a reward for cooperating with the case. They help out, and the court might let them go sooner.
What about the doc with a judge’s seal? I think they need an official stamp or something, right?
Uma said:
What about the doc with a judge’s seal? I think they need an official stamp or something, right?
Exactly, the judge’s order usually has a seal. It’s like the final approval for their release.
Uma said:
What about the doc with a judge’s seal? I think they need an official stamp or something, right?
Gotcha, thanks! Makes it sound more official and harder to mess up, I guess.
So, law enforcement offers the deal, but they’re not actually in charge of the inmate after? Kinda surprising.
Penny said:
So, law enforcement offers the deal, but they’re not actually in charge of the inmate after? Kinda surprising.
Yeah, once the inmate’s out, it’s up to them. If they don’t get into more trouble, they’re good.
Penny said:
So, law enforcement offers the deal, but they’re not actually in charge of the inmate after? Kinda surprising.
Interesting… seems like a lot of trust on the inmate’s part to follow through lol.