Furlough is a period of temporary release granted to a prisoner who is serving a long-term sentence.
Nature: Unlike Parole (which is discretionary and for specific reasons), Furlough is seen as a right of the prisoner to maintain family and social ties.
Condition: It is generally granted only if the prisoner has maintained good conduct and has served a specific portion of their sentence.
Purpose: To break the monotony of prison life and ensure the prisoner does not lose touch with the outside world.
| Feature | Parole | Furlough |
| Nature | Discretionary (Privilege) | Matter of Right (Social tie) |
| Reason | Specific (Illness, death, marriage) | General (Routine break) |
| Deduction | Usually deducted from sentence | Not deducted from sentence |
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