supervised release

[ˈsuːpərvaɪzd rɪˈliːs]
nounpl: supervised releases
liberdade vigiada
1. A period of conditional freedom granted to a convicted offender after serving part or all of their sentence, during which they remain under the authority and observation of a probation officer or similar official
After completing two years of his five-year sentence, the offender was placed on supervised release for the remainder of his term.
Após cumprir dois anos de sua sentença de cinco anos, o condenado foi colocado em liberdade vigiada pelo restante do período.
2. A criminal justice mechanism allowing for early discharge from incarceration with conditions and monitoring requirements
The court granted supervised release on the condition that he attend weekly counseling sessions and maintain steady employment.
O tribunal concedeu liberdade vigiada sob a condição de que ele participasse de sessões semanais de aconselhamento e mantivesse emprego estável.
In the United States, supervised release is a formal post-sentencing condition imposed by federal courts and is distinct from parole (which applies to state sentences). In Brazil, 'liberdade vigiada' is regulated under the penal code and involves court-ordered monitoring. Both systems reflect the criminal justice principle of rehabilitation while maintaining public safety through oversight and conditions.
NYC Slang
getting out on the leash
Synonyms / Sinônimos
probationparoleconditional releasemonitored releasecommunity supervision
Antonyms / Antônimos
incarcerationimprisonmentdetentionconfinement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
liberdade vigiada
Most common term used in Brazilian legal system
São Paulo
liberdade assistida
Also used in judicial contexts, often referring to supervised freedom with assistance programs
Portugal
liberdade condicional
Portuguese legal terminology for conditional freedom under supervision
General American
supervised release
Primary term used in U.S. federal criminal justice system

Related Words

probation officerparole boardconditions of releaseoffendersentencingcriminal justice systemreentry program

Related Idioms & Phrases

on supervised release
granted supervised release
violation of supervised release
conditions of supervised release
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