How does TDCJ parole Work?

The Parole Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice identifies offenders six months prior to their initial parole eligibility, and four months prior to subsequent review dates, and directs the case file to be pulled for review. Notice is sent to trial officials, victims, and victim family members.

What are the rules for parole in Texas?

To become eligible for parole, inmates serving a sentence for a 3G offense: have to serve at least 2 years in jail, do not get good time credits for time served, and. have to serve at least half of their jail sentence.

What is parole eligibility?

The “parole eligibility date” is the earliest time the offender might be paroled. Unless the court has specified a minimum time for the offender to serve, or has imposed an “indeterminate” type of sentence, parole eligibility occurs upon completion of one-third of the term.

What happens when someone is paroled?

Parole is conditional freedom for a prison inmate. The prisoner (called a “parolee”) gets out from behind bars but must live up to a series of responsibilities. A parolee who doesn’t follow the rules risks going back into custody (prison).

What is parole review process?

A nonviolent offender parole review is a process in which the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation refers certain determinately-sentenced nonviolent offenders to the Board for review and possible release, once the inmate has served the full term of his or her primary offense.

Does the new parole law change my eligibility for parole?

Yes. The new law does not change an offender’s eligibility for parole. The parole eligibility date, mandatory release date, and full term date will continue to be determined according to D.C. law. You will receive a parole hearing form the U.S. Parole Commission if your hearing date is on or after August 5, 1998.

What is the parole program in TDCJ?

Parole is only available for inmates in the Institutional Division (prison) of the TDCJ and does not apply to those in state jail. Below is the statutory guidelines for parole eligibility.

What happens if you are not paroled after 180 days?

If an offender is not paroled and has less than 180 days left on a sentence when they are released, they will be released without supervision. However, if a special parole term is being served, supervision will terminate at the full term date. The 180-day date does not apply.

How does a criminal offender become eligible for parole?

A criminal offender becomes eligible for parole according to the type of sentence received from the court. The “parole eligibility date” is the earliest time the offender might be paroled. If the Parole Commission decides to grant parole, it will set the date of release, but the date must be on or after the “eligibility” date.