This parole Process is sssssssoooooooo slow. Does it help to shorten it any to call and nicely inquire about what is happening? Or is better to just do nothing and wait.

Calls really don't do much to expedite, especially if inquiries are made that result in someone going to physically put their hands on the file. I used to use an analogy of the file being on a conveyor belt...if it got pulled off, it did not always go back in at the same place.

The biggest part of the backlog right now is in the typing sections in every region, primarily because those clerical positions are among those considered "non-essential" and that were hit hard by recent staffing decisions. As a result, it is not unusual to see delays of 10-12 weeks from the IPO interview before the file gets to the Board for vote. Certain regions are a little quicker than others...victim status on a case can also add in some delays because of the requirement to wait for input following the statutory notice that is sent to the last known address.

They certainly are in no hurry, and it doen't phase anyone I ever talked to when they told me.."it could be another year." This is nothing to them...it's EVERY THING to us.

As we discussed in PMs.....there was hardly a day that went by in nearly 11 months, that I didn't talk to someone at SOME level of TDCJ. I had to see and feel the progress. There were days when I didn't get many answers, but it helped ME feel like I was doing something. Toward the end, I know if I HAD NOT been calling, I would have missed the "window of time" we were offered. When I was on the phone and someone says "call the board NOW, they just wanded the file in," I knew all the calls were worth it.

Like Lyn said, it may not speed it up, but it helped me maintain a slight degree of sanity by keeping up with what was happening to his file. I don't think it hurts....and sometimes, it can even help....

Keep us posted on the review!!!

kath

I know exactly what you mean when any one says to you, when they ask how much longer for parole, and I say six years, the response is, "Oh, that's Not too Far away" BULL $H*T!!!! That's six years, it's so easy for others to talk away other people life like that. It is so irritating and cold, they don't even realize it. It drives me up a wall!!!! So it can be then thought that any law maker or politician thinks the exact same way. Others time is so easy to throw away.

My bf is due out any time after 11/03/03 I call lots actually twice a day. I have learned that they receive release files 2 times a day in Huntsville. If you call at 11 then at 4 you give them time for all updates to be made. It does help me by calling as I feel like I am doing something to keep the ball in motion. It does not seem to bother the people on the receiving end of the call and I am always polite I wish you the best of luck.

lel...once a favorable vote has been entered, there are some administrative processes that have to be completed before the offender is "proc'ed." Once they are proc'ed (meaning the certificate of release has been printed), then the file is routed to Records in ID to establish the actual release date. The date tends to be established in the 7-10 working days after the proc has printed. With rare exception, the release date is established and available at least a few days in advance of the actual release. The only ones that are usually last minute cases are MS releases with a halfway house placement due to a lack of any other viable plan. Just an FYI ;)