Sally has just finished serving an 8-10 year prison sentence for a drug offense.She was granted release by a board assembled to determine if an offender may return to his or her community to serve the remainder of his or her sentence.This board was made up of citizens with experience in criminal justice and related fields.Sally's release decision was made by the:
A)probation board.
B)board of reparation.
C)board of pardons.
D)parole boarD.

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Sally's release decision was made by the parole board, as they are responsible for determining if an offender may be released from prison before the end of their sentence and placed under supervision in the community. The other options given are not applicable, as the probation board is responsible for overseeing individuals who have been convicted but not sentenced to prison, the board of reparation deals with compensating victims of crimes, and the board of pardons has the power to grant pardons and reduce sentences, but this typically happens after an individual has already been released from prison.

Sally Has Just Finished Serving an 8-10 Year Prison Sentence