Parole

Method of execution of a sentence of - which allows the sentenced person to serve all or part of his sentence outside a prison (home detention under electronic supervision, day parole, placement outside, parole, etc.)

They are the application sentencing judge, the application sentencing court and the application sentencing chamber

Place where persons awaiting trial or sentenced to imprisonment are detained or imprisoned (e.g. a remand center)

Judge competent to supervise the manner in which the sentence will be applied to a convicted person

A person who has no prior criminal record or who has committed an offense after a long period of time following the first conviction. The first offender opposes the repeat offender

The fact that a person who has already been convicted commits a new, identical or similar offense within a certain period of time, which may result in a heavier penalty than that normally imposed.

Indefinite sentence leading to the imprisonment of a prisoner either until the end of his life or until a possible decision of the criminal courts

The most serious offense punishable by imprisonment (e.g. rape, violence resulting in death without intent, murder, murder)

Act prohibited by law and punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment of less than 10 years

A set of supervision, medico-social care and reintegration measures imposed on the convicted person to prevent recidivism

Part of the sentence served on parole

An act prohibited by law and punishable by a criminal sanction. There are 3 types of offenses classified according to their seriousness: contraventions, offenses and crimes

The place where the person resides the longest during the year

Putting a person in jail after they have been convicted

Formalized written form for referral to a court

Geographical area in which a court has jurisdiction

Penal sanction consisting in placing the person in prison. Imprisonment may be replaced by a restriction on freedom of movement due to a change in sentence (e.g. placement outside, day parole or house arrest under electronic supervision)

Court composed of 3 judges, whose mission is to determine the manner in which a prison sentence or restriction of liberty is carried out (example: home detention under electronic surveillance)

Debate where each party is able to present its point of view and discuss the evidence, facts, arguments related to the case concerned

Obligation for the judge to explain the reasons for making this decision

A court which is subordinate to the Court of Appeal and whose role is to examine appeals against decisions on the execution of sentences

Formality by which a procedural document or decision is brought to the attention of a person

Prison sentence imposed in case of crime.

Offense committed, prepared or financed with the purpose of seriously disturbing public order through intimidation or terror. The offense includes the act itself and the means to implement it. For example, willful assault on life, kidnapping, kidnapping, hijacking of a means of transport, possession of weapons.

Service responsible for the enforcement of criminal decisions and the rehabilitation of convicted persons

Magistrate at the head of the Public Prosecutor's Office (or Public Prosecutor's Office). It is the recipient of complaints and reports. It directs investigations, decides on prosecutions and ensures the application of the law.

Professional who works in prison with inmates and in open settings or with persons subject to judicial review, electronic surveillance, parole or probation. Its mission is to accompany these people during the execution of their sentence.

Departmental Prison Service, which monitors and monitors sentences served in a prison or in an open environment

A measure that may be imposed on the perpetrator of a crime or offense for which a socio-judicial follow-up is required (e.g. rape or sexual assault). The offender is followed by a doctor or psychologist who provides the care he or she needs to avoid committing another offense

A person who assists the perpetrator in the commission of the offense

Arrangement that allows the inmate to leave the prison during the day and return in the evening, for the purpose of exercising a professional activity, to follow an education or training, to look for a job, etc. Day parole may be granted to the person sentenced to a sentence of less than or equal to 2 years in prison or to whom only 2 years of prison remain to be completed

Arrangement that allows the sentenced person to leave prison to pursue a professional activity or benefit from health care. The person sleeps in prison or in a place designated by the judge. This arrangement may be granted to persons sentenced to 2 years' imprisonment or less or for whom only 2 years' imprisonment remain to be served.

Adjustment of the sentence during which the convict must remain at home or in the place designated by the judge, except outside the periods he fixes. The beneficiary wears an electronic bracelet. This arrangement may be granted to a person sentenced to a prison term of not more than two years or to whom only two years remain in prison

On parole, that's the portion of the sentence that's served in prison

Supplementary or main penalty for a criminal offense, which requires the convicted person to comply with various measures such as the obligation to respond to summonses, to prevent a change of address, the prohibition of frequenting certain places or care orders

Intentional or unintentional act causing the victim to suffer a physical or moral disorder with harmful consequences for the person, relatives or property of the victim

A gesture, word or act by which an individual expresses his or her desire to harm someone

RAR : 

Recommended with acknowledgment of receipt

Jap : 

Judge of application of sentences

Tap : 

Application Sentencing Tribunal

CPIP : 

Prison counselor for integration and probation

SPIP : 

Prison Service for Insertion and Probation