Rebecca has been sentenced to ten years in prison for arson. She is incarcerated in a state that lets her leave prison only after her prison term has expired. The given scenario best exemplifies _____.
A) parole
B) discretionary release
C) mandatory release
D) probation

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Mandatory release occurs when an inmate is allowed to leave prison after serving the entirety of their sentence, minus any time off for good behavior. Since Rebecca can leave only after her prison term has expired, this scenario exemplifies mandatory release.

Rebecca Has Been Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Arson