5225 Corrections and Rehabilitation
Program Descriptions

35 - BOARD OF PAROLE HEARINGS - ADULT HEARINGS

The objective of the Board of Parole Hearings - Adult Hearings is to promote public safety through fair parole processes and decisions and to provide the required due process to inmates throughout the hearing process.

For adult offenders, the Board of Parole Hearings is responsible for setting the terms and conditions of parole; conducting parole consideration hearings for eligible inmates serving life sentences; conducting probable cause hearings and parole revocation hearings for parolees charged with violating parole; issuing warrants; determining eligibility for Non-Revocable Parole status; and determining whether parolees should be considered for discharge from parole. Screenings are also conducted for mentally disordered offenders and sexually violent predators, and subsequent hearing referrals are made to the Department of Mental Health. In addition, at the Governor's request, the Board investigates applications and forwards recommendations for pardons and commutations of sentence, including those involving the death penalty. It also has the discretion to recommend to the court that a prisoner be re-sentenced in situations calling for compassionate release.

For juvenile offenders, the Juvenile Parole Board is responsible for discharges of commitment, orders to parole and conditions thereof, revocation or suspension of parole, and disciplinary appeals.