Release on expiry of sentence is defined as which of the following?

• A. a type of conditional release that permits the offender to leave the institution unaccompanied
• B. a document that outlines a risk management strategy for an offender specifying the appropriate intervention
• C. a type of conditional release that allows an offender to be out of prison during the day and requires him or her to return at night
• D. a full release required when an offender has served his or her entire sentence

Answer: (D)

Release on expiry of sentence means the offender is released automatically when their sentence ends, with no conditions or ongoing supervision. It is an unconditional, full release back into the community after serving the entire sentence. This is different from conditional releases that occur before the sentence ends, which involve supervision and specific obligations. For example, day parole allows the offender to be out during the day but requires returning at night, while other options describe risk management plans or leaves that are part of conditional release. Therefore, the correct description is a full release once the sentence has been fully served.