What type of hearing is entitled to a supervisee or parolee facing potential revocation?

A supervisee or parolee facing potential revocation is entitled to a Preliminary Revocation Hearing. This type of hearing is designed to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed with the revocation process. It serves as an initial assessment of the allegations against the supervisee or parolee, allowing them to contest the accusations and present their side of the story.

During a Preliminary Revocation Hearing, evidence is presented to establish if probable cause exists that a violation of the terms of supervision has occurred. If the hearing officer or judge finds sufficient cause, the case can then advance to a Final Revocation Hearing, where the merits of the revocation are fully examined, including the possibility of imposing a sanction or returning the individual to community supervision.

The other types of hearings mentioned serve different purposes. A Final Revocation Hearing is a more formal proceeding that occurs after the preliminary stage and addresses the actual revocation; a Permanent Revocation Hearing is not a standard term associated with revocation processes; and a Judicial Review Hearing typically refers to a court's review of the legality of a previous decision rather than assessing the initial revocation allegations. Therefore, the Preliminary Revocation Hearing is the appropriate and correct context for initial revocation proceedings.