I always waived my parole, but I talked to many inmates who went before the parole board.

Basically, to make parole the Pardon and Parole Board has to be convinced that the inmate will not reoffend.

Here is some of the things they will ask----

Do you have a place to stay if we parole you? They might want to know in detail where he plans to live and with whom.

Do you have transportation?

Do you have a job if we parole you? If not, what was your vocation before you offended and do you plan to stay in that field? What do you plan to do to earn a living if you don't have a job waiting.

Will you be able to pay for all the courts costs and parole fees if released? They want to make sure those court costs are paid.

Do you have a wife or a significant other to live with if we parole you? A wife? A girlfriend? Family members?

Explain a little about the crime that got you here in the first place?

What have you done in prison to better yourself so you won't come back? What programs have you taken? What have you learned about yourself as a person that will allow you to become a better person?

If the problem was alcohol or drug related---and let them bring it up. Don't YOU bring it up as they will take that as an excuse----are you planning to get involved with AA or NA or to continue in some therapy to help with your addiction.

Have you had any misconducts in prison? If he has, they might want to briefly discuss them, how they happened, and why.

The very last thing any inmate should EVER do is minimize or not take 100% responsibility for his crime. He has to tell them that he made a stupid mistake and they sure as hell don't want to hear any excuses----no excuses that you were broke and needed money, that you were depressed, that you were drunk or had a drug habit, that you had a fight with your wife or girlfriend, etc. You have to convey to them that it is ALL your fault. Anything else will get you denied in an instant.

This thread contains some more detailed advice.

http://tinyurl.com/m86mhal

Hope this helps and good luck,

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I am losing my mind ur link was to one of my posts! I guess I was mistaken because I knew all that was what happened when he goes in front of the board but his parole plan is paper work they have to fill out so I was wondering if it was different or not.

The parole plan is covered in my posts, but not everything in my posts actually has much to do with the actual "plan."

The parole plan is just information basically that tells them how he will acclimate to the free world once he is released. It covers residency, who is there to support him, his employment, etc. and does not actually cover his past crime.

They just want a synopsis of how he plans to adjust to the free world again.

And, no, you are not losing your mind. ha ha You just have a lot on a mind that is probably already working at capacity.

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It's pretty much what Rew has told you but on paper it also normally has what he can and can't do and if he has to be home by a set time that kinda stuff.
Iam going though the same stuff right now....as well as doing a letter of support!

He hasn't asked me for a letter of support but maybe I should prepare for it. Is the parole plan before he goes in front of the board or after he has been accepted to parole?

What if he doesn't have a job waiting?

Are you asking me like what you would put or telling me they ask that?

The parole plan is to be finished before the inmate goes up for parole.

Here is a link to some information that explains it much better and in more detail than I can.

http://tinyurl.com/qfvc35e

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Hear the plan is done before they go up for parole.
In my support letter I just listed the places that he is going to try for work and what sort of work he wants to do.....the support letter shows that they have support on the outside.

Thank you so much

So now another question, anyone know how long the whole process takes? His estimated realease date (with parole) is feb. 2 and he hasn't got the parole packet or re entry or hasn't heard anything about going to the parole board. So does any one have any idea how long this entire process can take. I have a feeling he won't be out feb 2 :(

When is his actual parole date? At what date is he actually scheduled to go before the parole board?

Usually the timeline is something like this. Now this is just an approximation and can vary between states.

Once he goes before the parole board, he should know the results in about two weeks. From that time, it will take them anywhere from two to three weeks to get him released, but probably closer to two weeks. He definitely should not still be in prison 30 days after he sees the results.

Remember, that the PO will also have to approve the residence to which he paroles and they also have some paper work to do. So they do have things they have to do on their end.

I want to stress to you that the parole board is only interested in one thing: they have to be confident, that if paroled, he will not re-offend. That is why it is so important for you to stress that he will have a stable environment, a place to stay, and some family support once he is released.

That was the approximate timeline in Oklahoma anyway.

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He has no parole date or anything that's why I'm confused as he already has a release date he got one lump sum award which they said made his release date feb 16 and he should get one more for another 15 days so I guess I'm worried about how he has a release date (or whatever you want to call it) and has not heard a single word about parole or re entry or anything like that he has a 6 month review coming in sept do you think it's possible they will start the process then?

In what state is he incarcerated?

If you tell me, I will try to give you some more definitive answers.

Also, what is his crime and how much time did he receive? If you do not want to talk about something so personal on the board, message me and I will help you find some information that will be helpful.

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