Release Process

Question 1

Mandatory supervision

Answer 1

Is for those crimes on the no early release act. Firstly, they must serve an 85% mandatory minimum. Also they’ll have to serve 3-5 years of parole upon release. 3 years is for 2nd degree crime and 5 years is for first. If u got convicted of both, you’ll do 8. It’s the thugs not pedos

Question 2

Order of initial hearing/release process

Answer 2

Publication- parole tells the media, publishes the name, prosecutors ect

Mental health evaluation (lower scores are worse)

Pre parole package prepared by DOC. Gives details on their time in

Inmate summary

Victims do get input snd can speak to decision makers or submit a written or videotaped testimony

Question 3

Decisions

Answer 3

All deciding to release or deny parole are made by a 2 member board panel. Murders need the full board. The 2 member board panel can enlist a 3rd to break a tie

Question 4

Hearing officers role

Answer 4

They make the call completely if it’s an earn your way out act situation.

Other recommendations that they solely make on granting parole require an administrative review by 2 board members. But the board panel decides ultimately, as we know