Extensive tabular material provides data on probation and parole assignments as of December 31, 1978, by State and by reason for probation or parole, and on termination of paroles and probation in 1978 with reasons for probation or parole and reasons for termination, according to general criminal laws and to juvenile laws. Also covered are the number of probations and paroles terminated in 1978 according to specific reasons for granting and terminating parole and probation, and according to general or juvenile criminal laws, State, and offenses. The number of terminated probations or paroles are listed by age of the probationer or parolee and according to State and offense. Data for parole or probation in 1978 are also broken down by State and by personal characteristics of probationers or parolees. Data on probation or parole terminations for individuals sentenced under the general criminal code or the juvenile code indicate the State of termination as well as the nationality and other characteristics of parolees and probationers. --in German.