What does tentative date for parole suitability hearing?
When an inmate (serving an indeterminate sentence) becomes eligible for parole, he is given a tentative hearing date for a parole suitability hearing. The hearing is then automatically set one year prior to an inmate’s minimum eligible parole date.
How do I contact the California Parole Board?
Main Office (916) 445-4072.
How do I check my probation status in California?
You can call the Probation Information Center at 866-931-2222 for further information.
What factors are considered in determining suitability for parole?
Factors tending to show an inmate’s suitability include: (1) lack of a juvenile record, (2) stable social history, (3) signs of remorse, (4) motivation for the crime, (5) lack of criminal history, (6) age, (7) understanding and plans for the future, and (8) institutional behavior.
How is a parole hearing conducted?
The hearing is conducted by a Hearing Examiner of the United States Parole Commission. The decision on whether the inmate should be granted parole is made by a Commissioner of the United States Parole Commission after reviewing the hearing record created by the Hearing Examiner.
How do I write a letter to the Parole Board in California?
Simon Says
- Step 1: Choose an appropriate format.
- Step 2: Introduce yourself.
- Step 3: Describe your relationship with the offender and why you think the offender is unlikely to reoffend or violate parole conditions.
- Step 4: Explain how you will support the offender’s rehabilitation.
- Step 5: Conclude your letter.
Where do I send a support letter for parole in California?
Any requests made after these deadlines will not be approved, however, any person may submit a written statement to OVSRS ([email protected]) or the Board of Parole Hearings ([email protected]).