I am in desperate need of some help or guidance on writting asupport letter my son will be coming up for parole hearing in the future. I have never done this so I am totally lost. I have some guidelines but if anyone has any extra help or information they can share I would deeply appreacite it. Pleaseeeeeeeeee help me:wave: :wave:

oh my gosh. i found a link that i think could not only help you but also me. YIPPEE! lol here it is. i hope it helps.

http://www.parolejames.org/Letter%20Instructions.htm

disregard who the website is for--i dont even know--just that alot of priests were writing letters of support..:hmm:
ok crap, now that i actully LOOK @ the link. i think the answers (to the ?s) will help as to what to write. sorry i hope it helps a bit :)

ok. here is something else i found (i am just not sure of what info. you currently have.)

Things that should NOT be in a letter to the parole board..
-assertions of innocence
-attacks on the system, or its players (ie: judges, police, detectives etc).
-controversial political opinions
-seek expert advice before migrating offenses (whatever that means)

ok, thats all i have time to look at. but i hope it helped. sorry about the 1st link. i think it could help--just disregard the dude they are talking about :)

HERE'S A GREAT LINK.....BE SURE TO GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE AND CLICK TO GO TO THE OUTLINE....IT IS GREAT!

http://www.txcure.org/parole1.htm

oh yeah lin. thanks SO much for that link. :)

disregard what i posted.

thanks again lin

thak you both I am going to check it out right now

You need to get all letters from family friends, relatives, pastors, anyone that know him. You have to build a parole packet. Make sure you make copies of everything before sending anything off. If he has done any courses, self improvement, and has served good time without too much trouble, you need to document that as well. If he has worked, or has any skills, list everything. I will answer more
later, I'm still gathering information. I have a loved one going to be on parole. You have to build a solid packet, and it goes to the parole board. Hope this helps.

Thank you TDB78, I went to visit him today andI think we have decided to hire an attorney. Not that I can afford it but I need him out!!!! I am still going to be searchin and building on one.