Section 4 Probation/Parole Supervision

1 Status of probationers/parolees

Fig. 4-6-4-1 shows the number of previously convicted persons (refers to those with previous convictions involving fine or heavier punishment) newly placed under probation/parole supervision and the rate of previously convicted persons (refers to the percentage of previously convicted persons to persons newly placed under probation/parole supervision) over the last 10 years. The number of previously convicted persons among parolees was on an increasing trend until 2004, but then turned to a decreasing trend from 2005, while that among probationers was on a decreasing trend from 2001, but slightly increased in 2010. The rate of previously convicted persons remained stable with both probationers and parolees.

Fig. 4-6-4-1 Number of persons newly placed under probation/parole supervision by history of criminal disposition and rate of previously convicted persons (2001-2010)

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