to enhance public safety by making informed parole decisions and successfully transitioning offenders back into the community
Job of Board Members
*It contains authority to carry out established needs of the criminal justice system,
*flexibility to address the unforeseen challenges,
*and protection to make decisions on paroles and policy free from political influence
Board Member: Only Woman
Gale Buckner
Board Member: R. Kelly
Robert Keller
Board Member: J. Donald Duck
James Donald
Board Member: A. Maury
Albert Murray
Board Member: T. Barnard
Terry Barnard
What is PROBATION?
an alternative to serving time in jail or prison
What is PAROLE?
the supervision of inmates released prior to the end date of their sentence from prison
Duties of Parole Officer
Interviewing prison inmates, their family members, former employers, and other community references to prepare background investigations which will be used by the Board when making release decisions;
Duties of Parole Officer
*Synthesizing current and past criminal information on inmates from police and judicial sources into comprehensive legal reports which assist Board Members with parole decisions;
*Guiding parolee's adherence to parole conditions;
Duties of Parole Officer
*Working effectively with other state agencies and community resources to build intervention programs which facilitate the parolee's success in society;
*Arresting parole violators and transporting them to and from parole hearings.