Sentences with phrase «apply for parole»

The Ombudsman also found that growing numbers of prisoners are choosing not to apply for parole because of «onerous» new conditions.

Under CJA 1991, long - term prisoners are eligible to apply for parole after half of the sentence has been served, and automatic release at the 2/3 point.

The men will be around 50 by the time they can apply for parole.

Two Long Island lawmakers — Assemblyman Fred Thiele and Sen. Ken LaValle — are making a late push for a bill that would make violent criminals wait longer to apply for parole.

Not exact matches

As part of parole, Coss had to work with Fortune Society, a nonprofit that showed him how to apply for jobs.

Grantees under DACA can not apply for advanced parole and those with deportation orders should seek legal advice from a lawyer or representative with proper credentials as soon as possible.

Where prosecutors convince a judge to sentence such as youth as an adult, their eligibility for parole begins after 10 years, rather than the 25 years that applies to adults.

Other significant decisions were those in Osborn v Parole Board [2013] UKSC 61, where the Court relied on common law procedural fairness (as well as on Art 5 (4) of the ECHR) when ruling that the Parole Board would often have to hold an oral hearing when prisoners apply for release on licence.

If you are currently on parole, probation, or are awaiting sentencing, we recommend waiting to apply for coverage.

Highlights Monitor the progress of various clients and institute adjustments when necessary Effectively communicate with parolees, fellow parole officers and representatives of the court Compile and analyze various court reports Ensure full compliance with State regulations and standard operation procedures of the facility Apply strong problem solving skills in different situations Assist parolees in securing jobs and other necessary resources to transition into civilian life Strong public relations skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Experience Probation Officer 1/1/2010 — Present Central Offender Services — Augusta, GA Manage the cases of several different parolees simultaneously Ensure that parolees have access to needed resources to make a successful transition out of the system Maintain an in - depth understanding of the criminal justice system and current and pending laws Hold periodic meetings with paroles to ensure that they are meeting all requirements for their parole Analyze various court reports to determine appropriate courses of action with clients Receive and address parolee issues to help keep them on the right path

Additional difficulties are also involved in prisoners being cut off waiting lists for public housing, through being incarcerated and hence under «state care» already and the fact that prisoners currently inside incarceration are often not aware of the exact time they may be released (pending parole etc) and so are unable to apply for public housing while within prison.