The 6 types of release causes

Other conditional releases

a probationary sentence used in some states gets around the rigidity of mandatory release by placing convicts in various community settings under supervision.

Expiration release

The release of an inmate from incarceration without any further correctional supervision, the inmate cannot be returned to prison for any remaining portion of the sentence for the current offense.

Discretionary release

The release of an inmate from prison to conditional supervision on the discretion of parole board with boundaries set by the sentence and law.

Probation release

the release of an inmate from incarceration to probation supervision as required by sentencing judge.

Reinstatement Release

the release of an offender to parole supervision following a time in prison for a parole violation.

Mandatory release

the required release of an inmate from incarceration to community supervision on the expiration of a certain period, as stipulated by a determinate sentencing law or parole guidelines. This occurs after an inmate has served time equal to the total sentence minus good time specified by law.