The Parole Board (Old Law) - Five member board appointed by the Governor to serve four-year terms. The authority to grant parole, deny parole, detain parole violators and to revoke parole are given by the Virginia General Assembly (State Legislators). Virginia New Parole Board (2011)
Parole Eligibility (Old Law)
Inmates who committed their offenses before January 1, 1995, may be eligible for parole consideration. These inmates will be brought into the Department of Corrections to serve their sentences, provided the sentence is more than 2 years of felony time or a combination of felony and misdemeanor convictions totaling more than 2 years.
The parole eligibility date represents the date on which the inmate becomes eligible to be considered for parole. Having a parole hearing does not guarantee that parole will be granted. Being granted parole does not indicate instantaneous release. If parole is granted the inmate will be released as soon as all administrative work is completed. All parolees receive parole supervision after incarceration. If parole is not granted, then the inmate will be eligible for reconsideration, each year, within the same quarter as the original parole eligibility date. For more information on parole or parole inquiries see Parole Board.
http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/community/p-parole-overview.shtm
2013 General Assembly Legislative Session:
Effective July 1, 2013
HB 2103 Parole Board; parole review and denial
Introduced by: Mark D. Sickles
Parole Board; parole review and denial. Requires the Parole Board to ensure that each person eligible for parole receives a timely and thorough review of his suitability for release on parole, including a review of any relevant post-sentencing information. If the Board denies the inmate parole, the Board is required to provide specific reasons for such denial in writing. To view bill in it's entirety click on below link:
Parole Board & Clemency Assistance at Reasonable cost
Sa'ad El-Amin
Civil Rights Activist
Mr. El-Amin and his legal team provides parole board and clemency assistance
at a reasonable cost. Send a brief letter summarizing your situation/need to:
2403 Westwood Avenue, Sutie 208
Richmond, Virginia 23230
RIHD, is not affiliated with Mr. El-Amin service, we simply provide shared information.
Keep RIHD updated on your progress.
Virginia Reentry Initiative 2010 -2014 RIHD & PAFERJ Parole Board "Oversight" Committee Petition VaPrisoner Parole Board Letter June Revision.doc VIP Parole Board Class Action Updatehttp://www.justice4all.org/our_programs/vip/parole Parole Board Codes and Monthly Decisionshttp://www.vadoc.state.va.us/resources/vpb/decisions/default.shtm Parole Board Procedures Manual http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/vpb/manuals/pb-procmanual.pdf Parole Process http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/vpb/manuals/pb-processrev1.pdf The Virginia Parole Board reviews all eligible inmates. The review process involves a comprehensive evaluation. The factors used include but are not limited to the following: • Crime • Criminal Record • New Conviction as an inmate • Parole/Probation violation • Prison conduct • Victim input and input from concerned citizens• Institutional Employment • Institutional Program Completion • Community/Family support
Once a decision is certified, granted inmates are released according to Virginia Parole Board policy and procedures. Inmates denied parole receive a letter stipulating the reasons. Reasons for denying parole indicate that the criteria for release have not been met and reflect the Board’s concern for public safety.
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