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Board of Parole

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Factors 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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Rules

1. AUTHORITY AND POWERS : Pursuant to 11 Del. C. ยง4343, 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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About 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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