§ 16-93-101 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

16-93-101. Definitions.

As used in this act:

(1) "Parole" means the release of the prisoner into the community by the Parole Board prior to the expiration of his or her term, subject to conditions imposed by the board and to the supervision of the Department of Community Correction. When a court or other authority has filed a warrant against the prisoner, the board may release him or her on parole to answer the warrant of the court or authority; and

(2) "Probation" means a procedure under which a defendant, found guilty upon verdict or plea, is released by the court without imprisonment, subject to conditions imposed by the court and subject to the supervision of the Department of Community Correction, but only if the supervision is requested in writing by the court.