Parole Is A Privilege & Certain Requirements Must Be Met

PAROLE IS A PRIVILEGE GRANTED TO OFFENDERS WHO EARN IT
The Parole Board is required to consider certain factors when an inmate is considered for parole:

1.  Can the inmate be released without being a detriment to him/herself or the community;
2.  Will the best interest of society be furthered;
3.  Is the inmate able and willing to fulfill the obligations of a law-abiding citizen; and
4.  Would continued correctional treatment enhance the inmate's capacity to lead a law-abiding life.

In this regard, the Board is required to interview the inmate prior to parole.  At the time of the hearing, the Board receives relevant statements from interested persons and any person may be represented by counsel.  The Board permits a victim to present  a statement concerning the effects of the crime on the victim, the circumstances surrounding the crime, the manner in which the crime was perpetrated, and the victim's opinion regarding whether the prisoner should be paroled.  The Board may also include the imposition of restitution as a condition of parole.  The Board generally keeps testimony confidential.