Parole Board

The Parole Board is a seven-member board that has the authority under state law to grant the release of incarcerated offenders from confinement in the Division of Adult Institutions by means of parole or conditional release. When necessary, the Parole Board may return and revoke parole and conditional release violators. The Parole Board also conducts investigations and provides information to the governor on all applications for pardons, commutations of sentence, reprieves, or restorations of citizenship. The Parole Board is an essential part of the criminal justice system, providing for the professional assessment and release of offenders using appropriate treatment, sanctions, and controls, with the primary consideration being the promotion of public safety.