NCJ Number
15817
Journal
Tulane Law Review Volume: 48 Issue: 2 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1974) Pages: 332-375
Date Published
1974
Length
44 pages
Annotation
EXAMINES THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS, LEGAL IMPLICATIONS, AND GOALS OF ALL ASPECTS OF THE PAROLE SYSTEM FROM ELIGIBILITY TO REVOCATION.
Abstract
ELIGIBILITY, RELEASE PREPARATION AND ORIENTATION, THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE PAROLE BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, THE COMPOSITION OF THE PAROLE BOARD, RELEASE CRITERIA, AND THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS ARE EXPLORED AS COMPONENTS OF THE RELEASE PROCEDURE. CRIMINAL AND NONCRIMINAL PROSCRIPTIONS OF CONDUCT, THE PAROLE STAFF, AND THE QUALIFICATIONS AND ROLE OF THE PAROLE OFFICER ARE DISCUSSED AS ELEMENTS OF THE POST-RELEASE PROGRAM. THE PROCEDURE AND CONSTITUTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS INVOLVED IN PAROLE REVOCATION ARE ANALYZED. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT IN RESPONSE TO THE GAGNON DECISION LOUISIANA SHOULD FORMULATE AN ACCEPTABLE PROGRAM OF LEGAL SERVICES FOR ALL PAROLEES AT REVOCATION HEARINGS.