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Brief History
of Probation & Parole
Probation and parole were unknown in the
early years of statehood. Criminal sentences were for definite periods of time and had to
be fully served. Until 1860, executive pardons were the only means for early release.
Chapter 324, Laws of 1860, established early releases for good behavior, known as
"good time." Calculations of good time ended with the adoption of mandatory
release dates for crimes committed after May 31, 1984. Parole was first enacted in 1889
but was apparently invalidated by the Wisconsin State Supreme Court. Parole provisions
were enacted in 1897 for the Wisconsin State Reformatory and for the state prison in
Chapter 110, Laws of 1907, which allowed the State Board of Control to parole prisoners
with the governor's approval. The requirement that the governor approve paroles was
removed in 1947. The same agency was given supervisory responsibility for prisoners placed
on probation in 1909. Currently, the Parole Commission, created in 1989, has final
authority in granting discretionary paroles.
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- Assistant Administrator
(All Regions)
- (608)
240-5300
Fax (608)
240-3330
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Mr. William
J. Grosshans
- Assistant Administrator
Programs & Support
- (608)
240-5300 Fax (608) 240-3330
| OFFICES |
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| Business
Office |
David La
Bott |
| Human
Resources |
Julie Babler |
| Administrative/Program
Director |
William Rankin |
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11/26/07
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