Notice to Victims Regarding Victim Input at Delaware Board of Parole Hearings
The Board of Parole welcomes views and information from victims and victims’ families. All contact from victims and victim’s families will remain confidential. The following channels are available for victim input: 1. Victims or victims’ families may contact the Board of Parole by letter or telephone prior to the date of hearing. Contact:Delaware Board Of […]
Read MoreFactors Considered by the Delaware Board of Parole
The Board, in reviewing cases for parole, considers whether a reasonable probability exists that the person can be released without detriment to the community or him/herself. The Board also assesses whether parole supervision would be in the best interest of society and an aid to the rehabilitation of the offender as a law-abiding citizen. Factors […]
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DAVID HENDERSON (Chairman) was appointed by Governor Jack Markell on May 9, 2012. He served in the United States Air Force from 1971-1975. He was a Delaware State Trooper for 22 years. He retired in 1999 as a decorated Sergeant from Delaware State Police Headquarters. Mr. Henderson has an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from […]
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1. AUTHORITY AND POWERS : Pursuant to 11 Del. C. §4343, the Delaware Board of Parole (the Board) is the paroling authority for the State, with responsibilities for deciding parole release, parole revocation and parole supervision level and recommending commutation of sentence to the Board of Pardons. Furthermore, all offenders released upon merit or good […]
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Q. What Is The History Of The Delaware Board Of Parole? Q. Who Is On The Board Of Parole? Q. How Are The Members Of The Parole Board Chosen? Q. How Does The Parole Board Get Its Authority? Q. What Can The Board Do? Q. How Does Parole Work? Q. How Is Parole Different From […]
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Board Members David Henderson, Chairperson Appointed May 9, 2012 Dorothy L. Dillard (Sussex County) Appointed June 6, 2018 Herbert H. Konowitz (Kent County) Appointed June 20, 2018 Steven C. Washington (City of Wilmington) Appointed April 12, 2019 Margaret R. Henry (New Castle County) Appointed May 16, 2019 Staff Brittni Francis, Management Analyst II Nicole […]
Read MoreMission Statement
Our Mission is to protect the public by conducting informed hearings in order to make careful and equitable parole decisions and credible recommendations to the Courts and the Board of Pardons. Our Goals are to use appropriate Department of Correction and community resources to facilitate the offenders successful transition from confinement to community and […]
Read MoreAbout the Delaware Board of Parole
The Delaware Board of Parole has absolute authority to grant parole to eligible adult prison offenders whose crimes were committed prior to June 30, 1990. According to statute, a parole may be granted only when, in the opinion of the Board, parole supervision would be in the best interest of society and an aid to […]
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