Terminology & Glossary
The criminal justice system runs on acronyms. This glossary translates the most common ones used in parole, pardon, and sex-offense proceedings — the terms you will see throughout this site and in any official hearing notice.
- CCC — Care, Custody and Control
- DR — Disciplinary Report. A formal write-up for a rule violation while in custody.
- EoS — End of Sentence. The date the original sentence is fully served.
- ICAC — Internet Crimes Against Children. Refers to the multi-jurisdictional task force network and the category of offenses it investigates.
- IOP — Intensive Outpatient Program. A treatment regimen attended in the community rather than as an inpatient.
- LO — Letter of Opposition. A written statement urging a parole or pardon board not to grant release.
- OAP — Office of Adult Probation. State-level body supervising adults under probation.
- PB — Parole Board. The body that decides whether incarcerated individuals are released on parole.
- PO — Probation/Parole Officer. The state employee assigned to supervise an individual on community release.
- Post Conviction Relief — A category of legal proceedings that allow a convicted person to challenge their conviction or sentence after direct appeals are exhausted. (Definition to be expanded.)
- PSI — Pre-Sentence Investigation. A pre-sentencing report prepared by a probation officer.
- PSR — Pre-Sentencing Report. The written product of a PSI.
- SOR — Sex Offender Registry. The state-maintained registry of individuals required to register as sex offenders.
- SOTP — Sex Offender Treatment Program. The clinical treatment program required by most parole boards before release of inmates convicted of sex offenses.
- Suitable Risk — Term commonly used by parole boards to describe whether a candidate represents an acceptable level of risk for release. Frequently associated with Ms. Nancy Turner, CT PB.
- Ten-Six Lifer — A sentencing guideline term. (Full definition pending verification.)
- VoP — Violation of Probation. A formal allegation that a person on probation or parole has violated the conditions of their release.
- VIS — Victim Impact Statement. A written or spoken statement submitted to a court or board by a victim describing the impact of the offense.
Missing a term? If you see an abbreviation in a hearing notice or court document that isn't in this list, let us know and we'll add it. Two entries above are still pending verification — Post Conviction Relief and Ten-Six Lifer — and will be expanded as the definitions are confirmed against authoritative sources.