Hi my husband is at North Kern State prison still in reception after 6 months:( Anyways i would like to know how the parole works and how soon does he get a parole hearing? What determines how long they will be on parole for?

Hi my husband is at North Kern State prison still in reception after 6 months:( Anyways i would like to know how the parole works and how soon does he get a parole hearing? What determines how long they will be on parole for?
The length of parole is determined by teh kind of crime it was. The length of parole for non-violent felonies (and some that are violent) is 3 years, extended to 4 years if parole is violated. This 3 year term covers the vast majority of crimes. However there are crimes that have up to 14 year parole terms, or even life parole. CRC parole can run as long as 6 years.

6 months in reception usually means he had a short term to serve, and the powers that be decided against transport and housing elsewhere. It can also mean there was a decision to keep the inmate as a worker. Finally, there's the mysterious random factor to contend with. At CDC, sometimes odd things happen for little or no reason.

In general, Parole works by having a hearing prior to release. That is usually a week or 2 ahead of teh anticipated release date. A decision is made regarding what county will be the parolee's residence, and the local parole office willassign a parole officer to supervise the inmate. That parole officer gets to be the boss of the parolee; and can order a search or a urinalysis. The inmate can be ordered to attend classes or rehab (although really isn't $ available to pay for such things, so those orders are becoming less frequent.) The inmate must advise the PO prior to a change of residence, and must report as directed. The PO advises the inmate regarding any required registration with local law enforcement. Violations of parole terms are filed by the PO, but the hearings on those violations (Morrisey Hearings) and teh punishment are handled by special hearing officers (not the supervising PO). Parole Officers have the power to place parole holds on parolees, which act like an arrest warrant. In general, parole is easier to comply with than probation because there'll likely be less supervision by a parole officer when compared to a probation officer. Also, many parole officers are slower to file minor violations than the average probation officer. (The exception is CRC parole, where they tend to file absolutely every violation.)

Wow thanks for all the info. I visited my husband last Sunday and he told me that the CO's tell him that they don't want him to leave because he is a really good worker. He gets along with most all of them we always get extra time on our visits which is nice. But I really want him to get transferred already. One of the CO's told me that it might be taking so long because he is supposed to be going to a firecamp so he might be waiting on a bus to transfer him. What do you think? Could this be true? Can he move out of state while on parole if he gets permission?

Lots of times they are waiting for a space to open up at firecamp. It''s possible for him to move out of state, but difficult. The receiving state has to approve and let's face it, no one wants problems that they don't HAVE to take. Every state figures it has enough of it's own problems, so it's a tough sell.

Yeah I understand what you are saying about moving states. I've been reading up alot on firecamps and it seems to be a dispute going on about whether or not 85% can be reduces to 65% time. Does anyone know if this is true? Also I wanted to know if something about inmates getting released 6 months early at 85% time. One more question, do the inmates release dates get changed around alot?

If he's serving 85% (eligible for only 15% earned credit), it sounds like he's in for a violent offense? If so, are you sure he's firecamp-eligible? My understanding was that firecamp was only available if you were a half-timer, and then you could earn 2-for-1 to end up serving roughly 33% of your remaining time.

Don't get me started on changing release dates! The short answer is yes, especially at first and at the last minute. Check the boards and you can find a lot of people who had last minute changes...and I mean a week to the gate! Plus there's always the possibility of last minute problems leading to extra time. (Don't get me started on THAT either!:blah: )

No he isn't in for a violent offense. He was sentenced to do 85% because he has a prior strike. He is only level 1 security that is why his counselor told him his had first choice firecamp if he wanted to go. The thing is that he has been in reception since July 19, 2005. He is still there:mad: :mad: . Is it possible that they lost his paper work or forgot about him? What happens if they did loose his paperwork?

If it's just because of a prior strike, it should be 80%, not 85%. Seven months is a *long* time to be in reception... Has he spoken with his counselor? The CDCR doesn't tend to lose paperwork (it's all computerized once it's input), but it's worth rattling the bars, so to speak, to find out where the hold-up is...

Yeah I think it is 80% sorry:) He spoke to his counselor before thsnksgiving and he told him that he was first choice firecamp. The CO's that I have asked just tell me that he is probably waiting for an opening at a camp. So he has been waiting ever since. :angry:

I've been watching this thread for weeks now and I can't resist any longer.:rolleyes:

How does parole work????

POORLY!


Sorry........:p

It is still a while before my husband goes before the parole board but I wanted to know once he gets out on parole does he have to give an address where he will be living? See, we live with his parents but we don't want to be there anymore after he gets out do I have to have an address before he goes to his hearing? When do they give him he hearing date? Any info will help me out alot thanks. Oh, and how long before his release date do they go to the hearing?