If a breach occurs and revocation is not proven, which statement is true about parole?

• A. Parole may continue
• B. Parole is revoked
• C. Parole is terminated
• D. Parole is suspended

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is what happens to parole status when someone on parole experiences a breach that isn’t proven as a violation. Parole is a conditional release with requirements and supervision. If an alleged breach occurs, investigators review the facts to determine whether there was a real violation of the conditions. Until a formal finding is made that a violation occurred, the parole stays in effect and the parolee may continue under supervision. Only if the breach is proven as a violation would parole be revoked. So, without proof of a violation, the correct statement is that parole may continue. Suspension or termination would come only in different circumstances or outcomes of the process, not simply from an unproven breach.