Parole and mandatory release are forms of early release from prison at the discretion of the U.S. Parole Commission, which sets the conditions of release and maintains jurisdiction of offenders who were sentenced prior to November 1, 1987. Unlike individuals on probation or supervised release, parolees and mandatory releasees serve a portion of their sentence of imprisonment in the community. For more information, visit: www.usdoj.gov/uspc/