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Minimum Term Hearing
A hearing to determine the minimum length of time an offender must serve before being considered for parole release. Scheduled within six months after sentencing. Victim will have an opportunity to participate in minimum sentence hearings.
Minimum Term Sentence
A minimum sentence is the length of time an offender must serve before being considered for parole release.