Final answer:
Mandatory release refers to the supervised community period that an inmate must go through after serving a determinate sentence, aiming to rehabilitate and prevent recidivism. The correct option is b.
Step-by-step explanation:
The release of inmates after they have served a determinate sentence, but with a period of supervision in the community, is known as mandatory release.
Under this system, an inmate is required to serve a portion of their sentence under community supervision upon release, which involves regular meetings and adherence to certain guidelines intended to prevent recidivism and encourage positive community integration.
It is part of the broader criminal justice system efforts of rehabilitating inmates and reducing the rate of individuals returning to criminal activity. The correct option is b.