GPS RESEARCH LIBRARY: BOPP Annual Report FY2007 — Georgia Parole Board ============================================================ Georgia Prisoners' Speak — gps.press Generated: 2026-08-21 23:17:51 EDT Research Date: 2026-08-13 Topic: Parole JSON: https://gps.press/research-data/bopp-annual-report-fy2007-georgia-parole-board/?format=json SUMMARY ---------------------------------------- The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles FY2007 Annual Report documents the agency's operations, expenditures, and performance metrics for fiscal year 2007. Key findings include a 61% parole completion rate (compared to a 45% national average), an 84% employment rate among parolees, and over 418,000 face-to-face contacts between parole officers and parolees. The report details the Board's constitutional authority over executive clemency, its organizational structure, victim services programs, and the significant cost differential between prison incarceration ($46.14/day) and parole supervision ($4.75/day). STATISTICS (226) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] Parole completion rate FY2007 61% of parolees successfully completed their period of parole supervision in FY2007, according to the formula prescribed by the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Value: 61.0 percent (vs. 45 National average parole completion rate) Tags: parole,supervision,recidivism Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] National average parole completion rate The national average of parolees who successfully complete parole supervision is 45%. Value: 45.0 percent Tags: parole,supervision,recidivism Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee employment rate 84% of employable parolees were employed at the end of FY06, an increase of 1% from the previous year and 2% over the past two years. Less than 52% were employed prior to their incarceration. Value: 84.0 percent (vs. 52 Employment rate prior to incarceration) Tags: employment,parole,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Face-to-face parole officer contacts Parole Officers logged over 418,000 face-to-face contacts with parolees outside of the parole office during FY2007. Those contacts were made unannounced at homes, places of employment and counseling sessions. Value: 418000.0 contacts Tags: parole,supervision,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Random drug tests conducted on parolees Parole Officers conducted over 93,262 random drug tests on parolees during FY2007. Value: 93262.0 drug tests Tags: drugs,parole,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Increase in parolees referred to treatment As a result of drug testing, the Board increased the numbers referred to treatment by 16 percent. Value: 16.0 percent Tags: drugs,treatment,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] No Turning Back program completions 110 parolees successfully completed the No Turning Back substance abuse treatment program located at the Whitworth Parole Center in Hartwell during FY2007. Value: 110.0 parolees Tags: drugs,treatment,reentry,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Reporting Center graduates 53 parolees have graduated from the Atlanta Parole Reporting Center since it began operating, and are living as law-abiding citizens. Value: 53.0 parolees Tags: reentry,programs,substance_abuse Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee population decline FY2007 During Fiscal year 2007, the parolee population declined slightly from 21,378 to 20,823 under supervision. Value: 20823.0 parolees (vs. 21378 Parolee population at start of FY2007) Tags: parole,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Investigations conducted by Field Division Field Division staff conducted 52,368 investigations during FY2007 for Board review. Value: 52368.0 investigations Tags: operations,parole,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Total parolee payments collected FY2007 $3.94 million in parole supervision fees, restitution, and victim's compensation fees were collected for return to the state treasury in FY2007. Value: 3940000.0 dollars Tags: parole,fees,budget Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] GPS electronic monitoring average monthly usage The average monthly usage rate for Global Positioning Electronic Monitoring (GPS EM) was 176 units in FY2007. Value: 176.0 units Tags: operations,supervision,sex_offenders Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] RFEM unit growth Radio Frequency Electronic Monitoring (RFEM) statewide use increased from 795 to 906 units, representing a yearly growth of 14%. Value: 906.0 units (vs. 795 RFEM units previous year) Tags: operations,supervision,sex_offenders Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees affected by sex offender residence restrictions 143 parolees have been affected by new sex offender residence and employment restrictions, with 22 required to change their residence due to proximity to a church. Value: 143.0 parolees Tags: sex_offenders,legal,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees enrolled in substance abuse treatment In FY07, over 9,100 parolees were enrolled in a primary substance treatment program and 3,597 parolees successfully completed treatment. Value: 9100.0 parolees Tags: drugs,treatment,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees completing substance abuse treatment 3,597 parolees successfully completed substance abuse treatment in FY07. Value: 3597.0 parolees Tags: drugs,treatment,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Reporting Center FY07 completions During FY07, 32 parolees successfully completed the Parole Reporting Center program. Value: 32.0 parolees Tags: reentry,programs,substance_abuse Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Reporting Center program capacity The Parole Reporting Center program capacity is 75 and targets male parolees in Fulton County who have received a substance abuse assessment and are in need of an intensive level of service. Value: 75.0 parolees Tags: reentry,programs,substance_abuse Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Positive drug screen rate The 12% positive drug screen rate among those parolees who were randomly tested in FY2007 represents a 3% drop in the number of positive drug screens as compared to FY06, with an increase in the number of parolees tested. Value: 12.0 percent Tags: drugs,parole,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [estimated] Offenders entering prison with drug-related history Approximately 75% of offenders enter the prison system with a drug related history. Value: 75.0 percent Tags: drugs,prison,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Random drug test episodes FY2007 Total random test episodes for FY2007 were 14,232. Each month 10% of all parolees are randomly selected for testing. Value: 14232.0 test episodes Tags: drugs,parole,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Negative drug test results FY2007 12,473 (88%) of random drug test episodes in FY2007 were negative. Value: 12473.0 test episodes Tags: drugs,parole,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Positive drug test results FY2007 1,759 (12%) of random drug test episodes in FY2007 were positive. Value: 1759.0 test episodes Tags: drugs,parole,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Out-of-state parolees supervised by Georgia Georgia supervised 779 out-of-state parolees in FY2007. Value: 779.0 parolees Tags: parole,interstate,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Georgia parolees supervised by other states 2,457 Georgia parolees were supervised by other states in FY2007. Value: 2457.0 parolees Tags: parole,interstate,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Average monthly parole revocations FY2007 The average number of parolees revoked per month in FY2007 was 297. Value: 297.0 parolees per month Tags: parole,revocation,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Cost per day prison incarceration FY2007 The cost per day for prison incarceration in FY2007 was $46.14. Value: 46.14 dollars per day Tags: budget,prison,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Cost per day parole supervision FY2007 The cost per day for parole supervision in FY2007 was $4.75. Value: 4.75 dollars per day Tags: budget,parole,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Total agency expenditures FY2007 Total expenditures for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles in FY2007 were $51,403,882. Value: 51403882.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Personal services expenditures FY2007 Personal services expenditures for FY2007 totaled $38,770,262, including $28,251,122 in salaries and $9,802,943 in fringe benefits. Value: 38770262.0 dollars Tags: budget,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Regular operating expenditures FY2007 Regular operating expenditures for FY2007 totaled $3,198,663. Value: 3198663.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] County jail subsidy for parolees The County Jail Subsidy for Parolees expenditure in FY2007 was $789,180. Value: 789180.0 dollars Tags: budget,parole,jails Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee supervision fee Parolees pay a $30 monthly supervision fee that goes to the state treasury's general fund. Value: 30.0 dollars per month Tags: parole,fees,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Supervision fee collections FY2007 Supervision fee collections in FY2007 totaled $3,259,559. Value: 3259559.0 dollars Tags: parole,fees,budget Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Victims Compensation Fund collections FY2007 Victims Compensation Fund collections in FY2007 totaled $663,431. Value: 663431.0 dollars Tags: victims,fees,budget Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Restitution paid to victims FY2007 Restitution paid to victims in FY2007 totaled $14,427. Collection of restitution began April 2006. Value: 14427.0 dollars Tags: victims,restitution,budget Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Interstate transfer application fee collections Interstate transfer application fee collections in FY2007 totaled $6,837. Value: 6837.0 dollars Tags: parole,fees,interstate Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Total parolee payments collected FY2007 Total parolee payments collected in FY2007 were $3,944,253. Value: 3944253.0 dollars Tags: parole,fees,budget Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Prison population FY2007 The Georgia prison population was 53,663 in FY2007, not including 1,716 offenders awaiting pickup in county jails. Value: 53663.0 inmates Tags: prison,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole population FY2007 The Georgia parole population was 23,341 in FY2007, including 779 offenders from other states under supervision in Georgia and 2,400 Georgia parolees under supervision in other states. Value: 23341.0 parolees Tags: parole,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Probation population FY2007 The Georgia probation population was 142,663 in FY2007. Value: 142663.0 probationers Tags: probation,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Total adult offender population FY2007 Georgia's total adult offender population in FY2007 was 482,261, including 228,216 jail inmates, 142,663 probationers, 53,663 state inmates, 23,341 state parolees, 23,339 probation detainees, 5,781 county inmates, and 5,258 jail-awarded inmates. Value: 482261.0 offenders Tags: population,demographics,corrections Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Prison population increase since FY1991 The inmate population increased 133% over 17 years, from 23,005 in FY1991 to 53,663 in FY2007. Value: 133.0 percent Tags: prison,population,trends Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole releases FY2007 There were 11,446 parole releases in FY2007. Value: 11446.0 releases Tags: parole,releases,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Prison max-outs FY2007 There were 6,690 prison max-outs in FY2007. Value: 6690.0 releases Tags: prison,releases,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole releases FY1991 There were 16,772 parole releases in FY1991. Value: 16772.0 releases Tags: parole,releases,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Prison max-outs FY1991 There were 2,397 prison max-outs in FY1991. Value: 2397.0 releases Tags: prison,releases,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees age 45 and older FY2007 There were 5,837 parolees age 45 and older in FY2007, representing 25% of the parolee population. Value: 5837.0 parolees Tags: parole,demographics,aging Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees age 45 and older FY1994 There were 2,123 parolees age 45 and older in FY1994, representing 11% of the parolee population. Value: 2123.0 parolees Tags: parole,demographics,aging Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Life-sentenced inmates FY2007 There were 6,238 total life-sentenced inmates in Georgia prisons in FY2007, with 214 prison admissions of life-sentenced inmates that year. Value: 6238.0 inmates Tags: prison,life_sentences,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Life-sentenced inmates FY1993 There were 3,604 life-sentenced inmates in Georgia prisons in FY1993, with 357 prison admissions of life-sentenced inmates that year. Value: 3604.0 inmates Tags: prison,life_sentences,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardons granted since 1943 Since the Board was created in 1943, only two pardons have been granted to individuals the Board concluded were wrongly convicted. Value: 2.0 pardons Tags: legal,pardons,innocence Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Cost of inmates past temporary release date Total cost spent at $49.00 per day to incarcerate those inmates past their Board Authorized Temporary Release date was $4,026,183. Value: 4026183.0 dollars Tags: budget,prison,reentry,housing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Moral Reconation Therapy facilitators The agency holds three facilitator training classes per fiscal year and trains 25 parole officers per class. Four officers have met the Train the Trainer requirements and 186 officers are trained as facilitators in the Field Division. Value: 186.0 officers Tags: programs,training,mental_health Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] No Turning Back program capacity No Turning Back, the substance abuse treatment program located at the Whitworth Parole Center in Hartwell, has sixty slots for parolees assessed to be in need of this five month program. Value: 60.0 slots Tags: drugs,treatment,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] No Turning Back program duration The No Turning Back program is a five month program. Value: 5.0 months Tags: drugs,treatment,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] No Turning Back program start date The No Turning Back program accepted its first participants in February 2005. Tags: drugs,treatment,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole officer training duration Parole Officers spend eight weeks in training, studying defensive tactics, constitutional law, supervision techniques, victims' rights and other subjects. Value: 8.0 weeks Tags: training,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [estimated] Agency employee count The agency employs approximately 750 employees statewide. Value: 750.0 employees Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Lawsuits against Parole Board The Office of Legal Services defends the Parole Board, its members and employees from the 150-plus yearly law suits filed against them by inmates denied parole and revoked parolees. Value: 150.0 lawsuits per year Tags: legal,litigation,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee population under supervision The Field Operations Division is responsible for the supervision of the over 21,000 parolees under conditional release in Georgia. Value: 21000.0 parolees Tags: parole,supervision,population Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Offender crime type distribution - parolees Among parolees, 42% were violent offenders, 17% sex offenders, 29% property offenders, 9% drug offenders, 1% HV-DUI, and 1% others. Value: 42.0 percent Tags: demographics,parole,crime_types Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Offender crime type distribution - probationers Among probationers, 36% were violent offenders, 16% sex offenders, 35% property offenders, 7% drug offenders, 5% HV-DUI, and 1% others. Value: 36.0 percent Tags: demographics,probation,crime_types Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Offender crime type distribution - inmates Among inmates, 44% were violent offenders, 14% sex offenders, 21% property offenders, 16% drug offenders, 5% HV-DUI, and 0% others. Value: 44.0 percent Tags: demographics,prison,crime_types Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Chairman Hunt appointment date Chairman Garland R. Hunt, Esq. was appointed to the Parole Board in January 2004 and one month later, Board Members elected Mr. Hunt Vice-Chairman of the Parole Board. Tags: staffing,leadership,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Vice Chair Buckner appointment date Vice Chair L. Gale Buckner of Chatsworth, Georgia was appointed to the Board in January 2005, by Governor Sonny Perdue, and was elected Vice Chair of the Parole Board in May 2006. Tags: staffing,leadership,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Mr. Hammonds appointment date Mr. Garfield Hammonds, Jr. of Atlanta was appointed in 1995 and reappointed in 2002. He served as chairman of the Board during 1996. Date: 1995-01-01 Tags: staffing,leadership,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Mr. Nix appointment date Mr. Milton E. Nix, Jr. was appointed to the Board in June 2002 to fill an interim term, and was then appointed to a full seven year term in December 2002 during the only bipartisan swearing in ceremony in Board history. He served as Board Chairman from 2002 to 2006. Tags: staffing,leadership,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Mr. Keller appointment date Robert E. Keller, Esq. from Clayton County was appointed to the Board by Governor Sonny Perdue on January 3, 2007. Tags: staffing,leadership,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Buckner 2007 award In 2007, Ms. Buckner received the Dr. Lois Higgins-Grote Heritage Award from the International Association of Women Police. Date: 2007-01-01 Tags: staffing,leadership,awards Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Nix GBI Director appointment In 1993, Mr. Nix was appointed Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) by Governor Zell Miller. During his tenure at GBI, Mr. Nix led a major expansion of the GBI State Crime Lab system and creation of the Georgia DNA database of convicted felons. Date: 1993-01-01 Tags: staffing,leadership,biography Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Nix Chief of the Year award Mr. Nix was named Chief of the Year in 1998 by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc. Date: 1998-01-01 Tags: staffing,leadership,awards Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Hammonds Department of Children and Youth appointment In 1994, Governor Miller appointed Mr. Hammonds to head the Department of Children and Youth. One year later, Governor Miller appointed him to the Parole Board. Date: 1994-01-01 Tags: staffing,leadership,biography Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Buckner Criminal Justice Coordinating Council appointment In 2000, Ms. Buckner was appointed Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Office of the Governor, where she coordinated policy initiatives regarding offender reentry and victims services. Date: 2000-01-01 Tags: staffing,leadership,biography Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Buckner FBI National Academy graduation Vice Chair Buckner is a graduate of the 169th Session of the FBI National Academy. Tags: staffing,leadership,biography Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Nix FBI National Executive Institute graduation Mr. Nix is a 1999 graduate of the FBI National Executive Institute. Date: 1999-01-01 Tags: staffing,leadership,biography Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Hunt Coverdell Leadership Institute Chairman Hunt was President of the 2004 Class of the Coverdell Leadership Institute and a 2006 graduate of Leadership Georgia. Tags: staffing,leadership,biography Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Keller Commission on Certainty in Sentencing Mr. Keller served as vice-chair of the Governor's Commission on Certainty in Sentencing. Tags: staffing,leadership,biography Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Keller private practice Mr. Keller maintained a private practice from 1974-1977. Tags: staffing,leadership,biography Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee employment rate FY06 The employment rate among employable parolees at the end of FY06 was 84%, an increase of 1% from the previous year. Value: 84.0 percent Tags: employment,parole,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Employment rate increase over two years The 84% parolee employment rate represents an increase of 2% over the past two years. Value: 2.0 percent Tags: employment,parole,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Employment rate prior to incarceration Less than 52% of parolees were employed prior to their incarceration. Value: 52.0 percent Tags: employment,parole,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee population at start of FY2007 The parolee population at the start of FY2007 was 21,378. Value: 21378.0 parolees Tags: parole,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee population at end of FY2007 The parolee population at the end of FY2007 was 20,823. Value: 20823.0 parolees Tags: parole,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Prison population at 52,232 The prison population has risen to 52,232 inmates as of the report period. Value: 52232.0 inmates Tags: prison,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Prison population at 9,000 in 1973 In 1973, the prison population reached 9,000 inmates. Value: 9000.0 inmates Date: 1973-01-01 Tags: prison,population,history Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees age 45 and older FY2006 There were 5,703 parolees age 45 and older in FY2006. Value: 5703.0 parolees Tags: parole,demographics,aging Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees age 45 and older FY2005 There were 5,455 parolees age 45 and older in FY2005. Value: 5455.0 parolees Tags: parole,demographics,aging Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees age 45 and older FY2004 There were 4,423 parolees age 45 and older in FY2004. Value: 4423.0 parolees Tags: parole,demographics,aging Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees age 45 and older FY2003 There were 4,081 parolees age 45 and older in FY2003. Value: 4081.0 parolees Tags: parole,demographics,aging Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees age 45 and older FY2002 There were 3,827 parolees age 45 and older in FY2002. Value: 3827.0 parolees Tags: parole,demographics,aging Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees age 45 and older FY2001 There were 3,526 parolees age 45 and older in FY2001. Value: 3526.0 parolees Tags: parole,demographics,aging Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees age 45 and older FY2000 There were 3,252 parolees age 45 and older in FY2000. Value: 3252.0 parolees Tags: parole,demographics,aging Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees age 45 and older FY1999 There were 3,051 parolees age 45 and older in FY1999. Value: 3051.0 parolees Tags: parole,demographics,aging Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees age 45 and older FY1998 There were 2,746 parolees age 45 and older in FY1998. Value: 2746.0 parolees Tags: parole,demographics,aging Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees age 45 and older FY1997 There were 2,542 parolees age 45 and older in FY1997. Value: 2542.0 parolees Tags: parole,demographics,aging Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees age 45 and older FY1996 There were 2,504 parolees age 45 and older in FY1996. Value: 2504.0 parolees Tags: parole,demographics,aging Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees age 45 and older FY1995 There were 2,039 parolees age 45 and older in FY1995. Value: 2039.0 parolees Tags: parole,demographics,aging Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Life-sentenced inmates FY2006 There were 6,430 total life-sentenced inmates in Georgia prisons in FY2006, with 223 prison admissions of life-sentenced inmates that year. Value: 6430.0 inmates Tags: prison,life_sentences,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Life-sentenced inmates FY2005 There were 6,308 total life-sentenced inmates in Georgia prisons in FY2005, with 323 prison admissions of life-sentenced inmates that year. Value: 6308.0 inmates Tags: prison,life_sentences,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Life-sentenced inmates FY2004 There were 6,272 total life-sentenced inmates in Georgia prisons in FY2004, with 271 prison admissions of life-sentenced inmates that year. Value: 6272.0 inmates Tags: prison,life_sentences,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Life-sentenced inmates FY2003 There were 6,161 total life-sentenced inmates in Georgia prisons in FY2003, with 267 prison admissions of life-sentenced inmates that year. Value: 6161.0 inmates Tags: prison,life_sentences,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Life-sentenced inmates FY2002 There were 6,071 total life-sentenced inmates in Georgia prisons in FY2002, with 130 prison admissions of life-sentenced inmates that year. Value: 6071.0 inmates Tags: prison,life_sentences,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Life-sentenced inmates FY2001 There were 5,877 total life-sentenced inmates in Georgia prisons in FY2001, with 195 prison admissions of life-sentenced inmates that year. Value: 5877.0 inmates Tags: prison,life_sentences,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Life-sentenced inmates FY2000 There were 5,682 total life-sentenced inmates in Georgia prisons in FY2000, with 317 prison admissions of life-sentenced inmates that year. Value: 5682.0 inmates Tags: prison,life_sentences,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Life-sentenced inmates FY1999 There were 5,365 total life-sentenced inmates in Georgia prisons in FY1999, with 257 prison admissions of life-sentenced inmates that year. Value: 5365.0 inmates Tags: prison,life_sentences,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Life-sentenced inmates FY1998 There were 5,108 total life-sentenced inmates in Georgia prisons in FY1998, with 271 prison admissions of life-sentenced inmates that year. Value: 5108.0 inmates Tags: prison,life_sentences,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Life-sentenced inmates FY1997 There were 4,837 total life-sentenced inmates in Georgia prisons in FY1997, with 450 prison admissions of life-sentenced inmates that year. Value: 4837.0 inmates Tags: prison,life_sentences,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Life-sentenced inmates FY1996 There were 4,387 total life-sentenced inmates in Georgia prisons in FY1996, with 417 prison admissions of life-sentenced inmates that year. Value: 4387.0 inmates Tags: prison,life_sentences,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Life-sentenced inmates FY1995 There were 3,670 total life-sentenced inmates in Georgia prisons in FY1995, with 366 prison admissions of life-sentenced inmates that year. Value: 3670.0 inmates Tags: prison,life_sentences,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Life-sentenced inmates FY1994 There were 3,604 total life-sentenced inmates in Georgia prisons in FY1994, with 357 prison admissions of life-sentenced inmates that year. Value: 3604.0 inmates Tags: prison,life_sentences,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole revocations FY1998 The average number of parolees revoked per month in FY1998 was 367. Value: 367.0 parolees per month Tags: parole,revocation,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole revocations FY1999 The average number of parolees revoked per month in FY1999 was 318. Value: 318.0 parolees per month Tags: parole,revocation,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole revocations FY2000 The average number of parolees revoked per month in FY2000 was 288. Value: 288.0 parolees per month Tags: parole,revocation,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole revocations FY2001 The average number of parolees revoked per month in FY2001 was 280. Value: 280.0 parolees per month Tags: parole,revocation,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole revocations FY2002 The average number of parolees revoked per month in FY2002 was 261. Value: 261.0 parolees per month Tags: parole,revocation,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole revocations FY2003 The average number of parolees revoked per month in FY2003 was 256. Value: 256.0 parolees per month Tags: parole,revocation,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole revocations FY2004 The average number of parolees revoked per month in FY2004 was 224. Value: 224.0 parolees per month Tags: parole,revocation,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole revocations FY2005 The average number of parolees revoked per month in FY2005 was 307. Value: 307.0 parolees per month Tags: parole,revocation,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole revocations FY2006 The average number of parolees revoked per month in FY2006 was 304. Value: 304.0 parolees per month Tags: parole,revocation,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole completion rate FY1998 Georgia's parole completion rate in FY1998 was 61%. Value: 61.0 percent Tags: parole,supervision,recidivism Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole completion rate FY1999 Georgia's parole completion rate in FY1999 was 64%. Value: 64.0 percent Tags: parole,supervision,recidivism Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole completion rate FY2000 Georgia's parole completion rate in FY2000 was 68%. Value: 68.0 percent Tags: parole,supervision,recidivism Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole completion rate FY2001 Georgia's parole completion rate in FY2001 was 68%. Value: 68.0 percent Tags: parole,supervision,recidivism Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole completion rate FY2002 Georgia's parole completion rate in FY2002 was 72%. Value: 72.0 percent Tags: parole,supervision,recidivism Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole completion rate FY2003 Georgia's parole completion rate in FY2003 was 61%. Value: 61.0 percent Tags: parole,supervision,recidivism Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole completion rate FY2004 Georgia's parole completion rate in FY2004 was 61%. Value: 61.0 percent Tags: parole,supervision,recidivism Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole completion rate FY2005 Georgia's parole completion rate in FY2005 was 60%. Value: 60.0 percent Tags: parole,supervision,recidivism Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole completion rate FY2006 Georgia's parole completion rate in FY2006 was 60%. Value: 60.0 percent Tags: parole,supervision,recidivism Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] National parole completion rate FY2003 The national average parole completion rate in FY2003 was 45%. Value: 45.0 percent Tags: parole,supervision,recidivism Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] National parole completion rate FY2004 The national average parole completion rate in FY2004 was 47%. Value: 47.0 percent Tags: parole,supervision,recidivism Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] National parole completion rate FY2005 The national average parole completion rate in FY2005 was 46%. Value: 46.0 percent Tags: parole,supervision,recidivism Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] National parole completion rate FY2007 The national average parole completion rate in FY2007 was 45%. Value: 45.0 percent Tags: parole,supervision,recidivism Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Prison cost per day FY1999 The cost per day for prison incarceration in FY1999 was $47.68. Value: 47.68 dollars per day Tags: budget,prison,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Prison cost per day FY2000 The cost per day for prison incarceration in FY2000 was $49.82. Value: 49.82 dollars per day Tags: budget,prison,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Prison cost per day FY2001 The cost per day for prison incarceration in FY2001 was $49.59. Value: 49.59 dollars per day Tags: budget,prison,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Prison cost per day FY2002 The cost per day for prison incarceration in FY2002 was $48.65. Value: 48.65 dollars per day Tags: budget,prison,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Prison cost per day FY2003 The cost per day for prison incarceration in FY2003 was $47.49. Value: 47.49 dollars per day Tags: budget,prison,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Prison cost per day FY2004 The cost per day for prison incarceration in FY2004 was $47.49. Value: 47.49 dollars per day Tags: budget,prison,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Prison cost per day FY2005 The cost per day for prison incarceration in FY2005 was $46.64. Value: 46.64 dollars per day Tags: budget,prison,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Prison cost per day FY2006 The cost per day for prison incarceration in FY2006 was $46.62. Value: 46.62 dollars per day Tags: budget,prison,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole cost per day FY1999 The cost per day for parole supervision in FY1999 was $2.50. Value: 2.5 dollars per day Tags: budget,parole,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole cost per day FY2000 The cost per day for parole supervision in FY2000 was $2.70. Value: 2.7 dollars per day Tags: budget,parole,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole cost per day FY2001 The cost per day for parole supervision in FY2001 was $2.91. Value: 2.91 dollars per day Tags: budget,parole,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole cost per day FY2002 The cost per day for parole supervision in FY2002 was $2.90. Value: 2.9 dollars per day Tags: budget,parole,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole cost per day FY2003 The cost per day for parole supervision in FY2003 was $2.80. Value: 2.8 dollars per day Tags: budget,parole,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole cost per day FY2004 The cost per day for parole supervision in FY2004 was $3.78. Value: 3.78 dollars per day Tags: budget,parole,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole cost per day FY2005 The cost per day for parole supervision in FY2005 was $4.07. Value: 4.07 dollars per day Tags: budget,parole,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole cost per day FY2006 The cost per day for parole supervision in FY2006 was $4.08. Value: 4.08 dollars per day Tags: budget,parole,costs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Salaries expenditure FY2007 Salaries expenditure in FY2007 was $28,251,122. Value: 28251122.0 dollars Tags: budget,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Fringe benefits expenditure FY2007 Fringe benefits expenditure in FY2007 was $9,802,943. Value: 9802943.0 dollars Tags: budget,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Real estate rentals expenditure FY2007 Real estate rentals expenditure in FY2007 was $2,784,144. Value: 2784144.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations,facilities Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Contracts expenditure FY2007 Contracts expenditure in FY2007 was $2,653,953. Value: 2653953.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations,contracts Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Telecommunications expenditure FY2007 Telecommunications expenditure in FY2007 was $1,201,256. Value: 1201256.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Computer charges expenditure FY2007 Computer charges expenditure in FY2007 was $1,163,337. Value: 1163337.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Supplies and materials expenditure FY2007 Supplies and materials expenditure in FY2007 was $972,393. Value: 972393.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Motor vehicle purchases expenditure FY2007 Motor vehicle purchases expenditure in FY2007 was $566,266. Value: 566266.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations,vehicles Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Motor vehicle expenses expenditure FY2007 Motor vehicle expenses expenditure in FY2007 was $539,422. Value: 539422.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations,vehicles Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Travel expenditure FY2007 Travel expenditure in FY2007 was $465,142. Value: 465142.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations,travel Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Equipment not capitalized expenditure FY2007 Equipment not capitalized expenditure in FY2007 was $295,271. Value: 295271.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations,equipment Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Rents other than real estate expenditure FY2007 Rents other than real estate expenditure in FY2007 was $274,831. Value: 274831.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Equipment purchases expenditure FY2007 Equipment purchases expenditure in FY2007 was $273,628. Value: 273628.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations,equipment Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Annual leave expenditure FY2007 Annual leave expenditure in FY2007 was $243,429. Value: 243429.0 dollars Tags: budget,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Energy expenditure FY2007 Energy expenditure in FY2007 was $214,882. Value: 214882.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations,facilities Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Other operating expenses expenditure FY2007 Other operating expenses expenditure in FY2007 was $191,154. Value: 191154.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Repairs and maintenance expenditure FY2007 Repairs and maintenance expenditure in FY2007 was $140,219. Value: 140219.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations,facilities Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Merit system assessments expenditure FY2007 Merit system assessments expenditure in FY2007 was $120,687. Value: 120687.0 dollars Tags: budget,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Temporary/casual labor expenditure FY2007 Temporary/casual labor expenditure in FY2007 was $111,725. Value: 111725.0 dollars Tags: budget,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Supplemental pay expenditure FY2007 Supplemental pay expenditure in FY2007 was $79,411. Value: 79411.0 dollars Tags: budget,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Overtime expenditure FY2007 Overtime expenditure in FY2007 was $54,575. Value: 54575.0 dollars Tags: budget,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Workers compensation expenditure FY2007 Workers compensation expenditure in FY2007 was $53,636. Value: 53636.0 dollars Tags: budget,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Unemployment insurance expenditure FY2007 Unemployment insurance expenditure in FY2007 was $46,087. Value: 46087.0 dollars Tags: budget,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Postage expenditure FY2007 Postage expenditure in FY2007 was $45,831. Value: 45831.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Publications and printing expenditure FY2007 Publications and printing expenditure in FY2007 was $26,345. Value: 26345.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Insurance and bonding expenditure FY2007 Insurance and bonding expenditure in FY2007 was $21,016. Value: 21016.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Water and sewage expenditure FY2007 Water and sewage expenditure in FY2007 was $10,405. Value: 10405.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations,facilities Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Drug testing services expenditure FY2007 Drug testing services expenditure in FY2007 was $4,792. Value: 4792.0 dollars Tags: budget,drugs,testing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Health services purchases expenditure FY2007 Health services purchases expenditure in FY2007 was $3,193. Value: 3193.0 dollars Tags: budget,medical,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Other employee expenditure FY2007 Other employee expenditure in FY2007 was $1,855. Value: 1855.0 dollars Tags: budget,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Freight expenditure FY2007 Freight expenditure in FY2007 was $1,751. Value: 1751.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Jail inmates in Georgia FY2007 There were 228,216 jail inmates in Georgia in FY2007. Value: 228216.0 inmates Tags: jails,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Probation detainees FY2007 There were 23,339 probation detainees in Georgia in FY2007. Value: 23339.0 offenders Tags: probation,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] County inmates FY2007 There were 5,781 county inmates in Georgia in FY2007. Value: 5781.0 inmates Tags: jails,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Jail-awarded inmates FY2007 There were 5,258 jail-awarded inmates in Georgia in FY2007. Value: 5258.0 inmates Tags: jails,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Private probationers FY2007 There were 5,258 private probationers in Georgia in FY2007. Value: 5258.0 probationers Tags: probation,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] County-sentenced probationers FY2007 There were 5,781 county-sentenced probationers in Georgia in FY2007. Value: 5781.0 probationers Tags: probation,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] State probationers FY2007 There were 142,663 state probationers in Georgia in FY2007. Value: 142663.0 probationers Tags: probation,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] State inmates FY2007 There were 53,663 state inmates in Georgia in FY2007. Value: 53663.0 inmates Tags: prison,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] State parolees FY2007 There were 23,341 state parolees in Georgia in FY2007. Value: 23341.0 parolees Tags: parole,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Offenders awaiting pickup in county jails There were 1,716 offenders awaiting pickup in county jails in FY07. Value: 1716.0 offenders Tags: jails,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Offenders in detention and diversion centers There were 5,071 offenders held in detention and diversion centers and probation boot camps, not included in the probation population. Value: 5071.0 offenders Tags: probation,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Offenders in county jails awaiting transfer The inmate population does not include 730 offenders in county jails awaiting transfer to state prisons. Value: 730.0 offenders Tags: jails,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees from other states under supervision in Georgia The parolee population includes 748 from other states under supervision in Georgia. Value: 748.0 parolees Tags: parole,interstate,population Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Georgia parolees living in other states Over 2,000 Georgia Parolees are living in other states. Value: 2000.0 parolees Tags: parole,interstate,population Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee violent offender percentage 42% of parolees were violent offenders. Value: 42.0 percent Tags: demographics,parole,crime_types Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee sex offender percentage 17% of parolees were sex offenders. Value: 17.0 percent Tags: demographics,parole,sex_offenders Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee property offender percentage 29% of parolees were property offenders. Value: 29.0 percent Tags: demographics,parole,crime_types Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee drug offender percentage 9% of parolees were drug offenders. Value: 9.0 percent Tags: demographics,parole,drugs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee HV-DUI percentage 1% of parolees were HV-DUI offenders. Value: 1.0 percent Tags: demographics,parole,crime_types Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee other offender percentage 1% of parolees were other types of offenders. Value: 1.0 percent Tags: demographics,parole,crime_types Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Probationer violent offender percentage 36% of probationers were violent offenders. Value: 36.0 percent Tags: demographics,probation,crime_types Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Probationer sex offender percentage 16% of probationers were sex offenders. Value: 16.0 percent Tags: demographics,probation,sex_offenders Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Probationer property offender percentage 35% of probationers were property offenders. Value: 35.0 percent Tags: demographics,probation,crime_types Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Probationer drug offender percentage 7% of probationers were drug offenders. Value: 7.0 percent Tags: demographics,probation,drugs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Probationer HV-DUI percentage 5% of probationers were HV-DUI offenders. Value: 5.0 percent Tags: demographics,probation,crime_types Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Probationer other offender percentage 1% of probationers were other types of offenders. Value: 1.0 percent Tags: demographics,probation,crime_types Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Inmate violent offender percentage 44% of inmates were violent offenders. Value: 44.0 percent Tags: demographics,prison,crime_types Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Inmate sex offender percentage 14% of inmates were sex offenders. Value: 14.0 percent Tags: demographics,prison,sex_offenders Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Inmate property offender percentage 21% of inmates were property offenders. Value: 21.0 percent Tags: demographics,prison,crime_types Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Inmate drug offender percentage 16% of inmates were drug offenders. Value: 16.0 percent Tags: demographics,prison,drugs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Inmate HV-DUI percentage 5% of inmates were HV-DUI offenders. Value: 5.0 percent Tags: demographics,prison,crime_types Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Inmate other offender percentage 0% of inmates were other types of offenders. Value: 0.0 percent Tags: demographics,prison,crime_types Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole population FY1991 The Georgia parole population was 23,302 in FY1991. Value: 23302.0 parolees Tags: parole,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Prison population FY1991 The Georgia prison population was 23,005 in FY1991. Value: 23005.0 inmates Tags: prison,population,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] RHP program cost savings The Reentry Partnership Housing program provides housing to convicted felons who remain in prison after the Parole Board has authorized their release due solely to having no residential options. Total cost spent at $49.00 per day to incarcerate those inmates past their Board Authorized Temporary Release date was $4,026,183. Value: 49.0 dollars per day Tags: reentry,housing,budget,prison Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Total drug test episodes FY06 The total number of all test episodes in FY06 was 93,262. Value: 93262.0 test episodes Tags: drugs,testing,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Total drug test episodes FY07 The total number of drug test episodes for FY07 was 93,262. Value: 93262.0 test episodes Tags: drugs,testing,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees required to change residence due to church proximity 22 parolees were required to change their residence due to proximity to a church. Value: 22.0 parolees Tags: sex_offenders,legal,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee employment rate increase from previous year The 84% employment rate among employable parolees at the end of FY06 was an increase of 1% from the previous year. Value: 1.0 percent Tags: employment,parole,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee employment rate increase over two years The 84% employment rate among employable parolees represents an increase of 2% over the past two years. Value: 2.0 percent Tags: employment,parole,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee employment rate prior to incarceration Less than 52% of parolees were employed prior to their incarceration. Value: 52.0 percent Tags: employment,parole,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee employment rate FY06 The employment rate among employable parolees at the end of FY06 was 84%. Value: 84.0 percent Tags: employment,parole,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee employment rate FY07 The employment rate among employable parolees at the end of FY07 was 84%. Value: 84.0 percent Tags: employment,parole,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Field Division contact completion The resilience and dedication of the Parole Officers has enabled the Field Division to complete a remarkable 418,020 contacts with parolees as part of the surveillance component of parole supervision. Value: 418020.0 contacts Tags: parole,supervision,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Field Division investigations completed Field Division staff conducted 52,368 investigations during the fiscal year for Board review. Value: 52368.0 investigations Tags: operations,parole,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Field Division collections $3.94 million in parole supervision fees, restitution, and victim's compensation fees were collected for return to the state treasury. Value: 3940000.0 dollars Tags: parole,fees,budget Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 LEGAL FACTS (29) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] Board member terms Parole Board Members are appointed by the Governor to serve seven-year staggered terms, subject to confirmation by the State Senate. Tags: legal,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board expansion to five members In 1973, when the prison population reached 9,000 inmates, the Constitution was amended to expand the Parole Board to five members. The Board still stands at five members, although the prison population has risen to 52,232 inmates. Date: 1973-01-01 Tags: legal,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole grant vote requirement A grant of parole requires the affirmative vote of three of the five members of the Board. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Commutation vote requirement A grant of commutation of a death sentence requires the affirmative vote of three of the five members of the Board. Tags: legal,death_penalty,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Life sentence parole consideration requirement Georgia law requires the Parole Board to consider for parole offenders serving life sentences for serious violent felonies (murder, rape, aggravated sodomy, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, armed robbery, or kidnapping) after they have served 14 years in prison. This law was recently changed to require parole consideration after 30 years for serious violent felony offenders committing their crimes on or after July 1, 2006. Tags: legal,life_sentences,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Crime Victims Bill of Rights The Crime Victims Bill of Rights, passed in the state of Georgia during the 1995 legislative session, affords victims of crime a variety of rights, including the right to receive notification about the status of their case throughout the criminal justice process. Date: 1995-01-01 Tags: legal,victims,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon eligibility requirements An offender may apply for a pardon that is not based on innocence. The offender must have completed the full sentence, including probation, made any court-ordered payments, and demonstrated rehabilitation by living five additional years without any criminal involvement. Tags: legal,pardons,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Restoration of rights eligibility The Restoration of Civil and Political Rights may be granted only to a person who has completed his or her sentence and who has thereafter completed two years without any criminal involvement. Tags: legal,restoration_of_rights,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Automatic restoration of voting rights The right to vote is restored automatically by operation of the law upon completion of the full sentence, including probation. Tags: legal,voting_rights,restoration_of_rights Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Firearm rights restoration restrictions The Board will not consider restoring firearm rights to any former offender convicted of a federal offense or who was convicted of or pled guilty to an offense arising out of the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, or use of a controlled substance or other dangerous drugs. Tags: legal,firearms,restoration_of_rights,drugs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Sex offender residence restrictions New legislation requires increased residence and employment restrictions for sex offenders, including the addition of churches as areas a sex offender may not reside or be employed within 1000 feet, and school bus stops were added to this list. Tags: legal,sex_offenders,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Bus stop restriction court challenge The issue of bus stops has been challenged in court, and a resolution has not yet been reached. Tags: legal,sex_offenders,litigation Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole eligibility rule In Georgia, no prison inmate is entitled to parole. Most, however, by law are eligible to be considered for parole at some point, usually after serving one-third of their prison sentence. Exceptions to this are offenders sentenced to: a term-of-years sentence for a serious violent felony, life without parole and fourth-felony recidivists. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Medical reprieve authority The Parole Board has the constitutional authority to grant a medical reprieve to any inmate it finds to be entirely incapacitated due to a progressively debilitating terminal illness. Tags: legal,medical,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Death sentence commutation authority The Parole Board has the sole constitutional authority to commute, or reduce, a death sentence. Only after an inmate appears to have exhausted all appeals and other judicial avenues of relief will the Parole Board consider granting a commutation to a death-sentenced inmate. Tags: legal,death_penalty,commutation Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board constitutional role The State Board of Pardons and Paroles is the only entity in the state with the constitutional authority to grant executive clemency. Tags: legal,clemency,constitutional Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board creation In 1943, the Georgia General Assembly enacted legislation to create the State Board of Pardons and Paroles as an independent agency to administer executive clemency, grant paroles, pardons, reprieves, the ability to commute sentences (including death sentences), to remit sentences and to remove disabilities imposed by law. Date: 1943-01-01 Tags: legal,clemency,history Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon definition The Board is authorized to grant a pardon to an offender, declaring that the individual is relieved from all legal consequences of a previous conviction. A pardon restores civil and political rights and removes legal disabilities resulting from conviction in a Georgia court of law. Tags: legal,pardons,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Felony conviction rights loss Under Georgia Law, a person convicted of a felony loses his or her civil and political rights, including the right to vote, the right to hold public office, and the right to serve on a jury. Tags: legal,voting_rights,felony Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Out-of-state restoration of rights An ex-offender convicted in another state or under Federal Law, but who is residing in Georgia and wishes to exercise civil and political rights in this state, may apply for a Restoration of Civil and Political Rights. Tags: legal,restoration_of_rights,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board constitutional check and balance role Georgia's Constitution provides for three branches of government to serve as checks and balances on the power of government over the individual. As to prison sentences, the legislative branch sets the minimum and maximum range of the sentence, the judicial branch sentences the offender within that range and the executive branch, in the body of the Parole Board, serves as a check on the other two branches, while managing the finite resource of state prison beds. Tags: legal,constitutional,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Life sentence parole reconsideration requirement The law also requires periodic parole reconsideration until the offender dies, is granted parole, or a medical reprieve. Eligibility for parole consideration in no way implies that parole will be granted. Tags: legal,life_sentences,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Serious violent felony list Serious violent felonies under Georgia law include murder, rape, aggravated sodomy, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, armed robbery, or kidnapping. Tags: legal,violent_crime,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole eligibility exceptions Exceptions to parole eligibility are offenders sentenced to: a term-of-years sentence for a serious violent felony, life without parole and fourth-felony recidivists. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole eligibility one-third rule Most inmates, by law, are eligible to be considered for parole at some point, usually after serving one-third of their prison sentence. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon based on innocence A pardon can be granted in two instances. The first, and the most rare, is if an individual proves his or her complete innocence of the crime for which he or she was convicted. Tags: pardons,legal,innocence Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Restoration of rights no innocence implication The Restoration of Civil and Political Rights carries no implication of innocence. Tags: legal,restoration_of_rights,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Federal prosecution risk for firearm rights Former offenders could still be prosecuted by federal authorities for possessing a firearm, even if the Board restores firearm rights. Tags: legal,firearms,restoration_of_rights Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim notification statutory requirement The Crime Victims Bill of Rights includes the right to be notified by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles whenever it makes a decision to grant parole to an offender convicted of certain types of offenses. This also includes the right to be notified of the impending release of an offender from the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections. Tags: legal,victims,notification Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 POLICYS (104) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] GPS EM requirement for sex offenders In December, the Board adopted procedures to require all parolees released with the sex offender special conditions to be placed on GPS EM throughout their parole period. Tags: policy,sex_offenders,electronic_monitoring Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Decision Guidelines system Since 1979, the Parole Board has reviewed non-life sentence cases under Parole Decision Guidelines, one of the country's first standardized methods of predicting an offender's success on parole. Date: 1979-01-01 Tags: policy,parole,guidelines Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Crime severity levels The crime severity levels begin at level one for offenses such as shoplifting and go to level eight. Tags: policy,parole,guidelines Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim services merger In FY05, the Parole Board and Department of Corrections' Office of Victim Services combined their victim services offices. The merger was the result of ongoing efforts by both agencies to accommodate victims and to provide victims with the highest possible level of customer service. Tags: victims,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Victims Visitor's Day program The Office of Victim Services instituted a Victims Visitor's Day in 2005. Board Members and employees of the Parole Board travel to various cities in the state to address the needs of victims and their families face-to-face. The Office of Victim Services has seen over 500 crime victims and their families since this special day began. Tags: victims,policy,outreach Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim Information Program (V.I.P.) V.I.P. is a 24-hour automated information system that provides victims of crime and/or families with access to information about their offender. By simply picking up a telephone and dialing the toll-free V.I.P. number, information regarding custody and status of an inmate can be obtained. Tags: victims,policy,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Reentry Partnership Housing Program The Reentry Partnership Housing (RHP) provides housing to convicted felons who remain in prison after the Parole Board has authorized their release due solely to having no residential options. The RHP program finds housing units that are approved for parolee placement, and provides short term financial assistance to help stabilize the parolees reentry process. Tags: reentry,housing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Transitional Housing for Offender Reentry Directory The Transitional Housing for Offender Reentry (THOR) Directory is an on-line directory of community-based housing for persons released from prison or on probation or parole. The 120+ facilities listed in the THOR Directory are the primary alternatives for offenders who have unaddressed criminogenic needs and/or who are homeless or nearly homeless. Tags: reentry,housing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Reporting Center assumption date The Parole Board assumed responsibility for the former Atlanta Day Reporting Center on July 1, 2006. Renamed the Parole Reporting Center. Tags: policy,reentry,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Tentative parole month policy A favorable parole decision results in the Board establishing a 'tentative parole month' (TPM) for the offender, contingent on positive progress reports and other information received during the intervening months or years. A tentative parole may be withdrawn by the Board at any time, for any reason, prior to the scheduled prison release date. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Elderly inmate definition The Department of Corrections defines its 'elderly inmate' population as those who are 50 years of age or older. Tags: policy,demographics,aging,prison Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Clemency On-line Navigation System (CONS) The Clemency Division completed the first phase of the Clemency On-line Navigation System (CONS) project. The CONS project will take the agency from a paper driven process to an electronic process, allowing for statewide access to information, electronic voting by Board Members, and disaster recovery. Tags: policy,technology,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Revocation process If a parolee has absconded from supervision, a temporary revocation order is issued. This order suspends the offender's sentence. Parolees arrested on a Board warrant for allegedly violating a parole condition are afforded a preliminary hearing before a Hearing Officer. A final hearing is held before a Board Member, who then makes a recommendation to the full Board on whether or not parole should be revoked and the offender returned to prison. Tags: parole,revocation,policy,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Interstate Commission membership Georgia is a member of the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision. This national commission provides insight for states with offenders crossing state lines. Tags: interstate,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Medical reprieve supervision Medically reprieved offenders are supervised by a Parole Officer. If, with proper medical treatment, the offender's condition improves, he or she may be returned to prison to complete his or her sentence. Tags: medical,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Death case file contents The Board maintains a comprehensive file on every death-sentenced inmate. The file includes the circumstances of the offense, the inmate's criminal history and a comprehensive as possible history of the life of the condemned inmate. Tags: death_penalty,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Death case hearing process When an execution appears imminent, the Board will usually grant separate appointments to the inmate's representatives and the District Attorney who prosecuted the case, along with the victim's family, if they so desire. The Board has senior members of its staff interview the condemned inmate. Tags: death_penalty,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officer certification Graduates of the rigorous training are certified by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council to serve as Georgia Peace Officers sworn to protect and serve the public. Tags: training,staffing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officer weapons qualification Officers are required to qualify with a semi-automatic weapon, a skill they maintain through semi-annual re-qualifications. Tags: training,staffing,policy,weapons Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Spectrum Health Systems contract The Board contracts with Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. (SHS) to provide substance abuse assessments and ASAM Level 1 substance abuse group treatment to parolees. Tags: drugs,treatment,contracts,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Outpatient group services availability Outpatient group services are available in every parole district in the state. Tags: drugs,treatment,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Reporting Center programs The programs delivered by certified addiction counselors and parole officers at the Parole Reporting Center include Prime For Life, Behavior Stabilization, Relapse Prevention, and Moral Reconation Therapy. Tags: programs,substance_abuse,mental_health Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] THOR Directory purpose The THOR Directory contains information about the approved community-based residential facilities that provide housing for offenders on parole or probation. The primary issues that are addressed before a facility is included are: providing a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff, maintaining consistent and timely staff communication with parole and/or probation officers, and delivering services that facilitate recovery from alcohol and other drugs and/or criminal lifestyles. Tags: reentry,housing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] THOR Directory replacement THOR replaces the Alternative Living Facility Manual. The Alternative Living Facility Manual was converted to the THOR Directory this year as an intranet tool that is also available online to the Department of Corrections' prison and probation staffs. Tags: reentry,housing,policy,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Interstate Compact Unit responsibilities The State Board of Pardons and Paroles Interstate Compact Unit oversees the placement and transfer of all parolees into and out of the state of Georgia, arranges supervision of transferring parolees, responds to violations, handles extradition, and maintains the files of all the Conditional Transfers to Federal, out-of-state, and Immigration and Naturalization Service Detainers. Tags: interstate,parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim notification registration Victims or family members of the victim can register for notification by returning a completed Crime Victim Notification Request Form or Victim Impact Statement to the Office of Victim Services. Tags: victims,policy,notification Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim notification triggers Registered victims will automatically begin receiving computer generated notification calls when: the offender is released from prison having completed the court ordered term of incarceration; the offender is released from prison after completing the confinement portion of the sentence to begin a court ordered probation period; upon being granted a parole release; the escape and recapture of the offender; or the death of the offender while in the custody of Corrections. Tags: victims,policy,notification Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim case file confidentiality All letters and contacts to the Office of Victim Services are made a permanent and confidential part of the case file on the inmate. Tags: victims,policy,confidentiality Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim input in parole decisions When the offender becomes eligible for parole consideration, the victim's wishes, fears, and concerns become a critical part of the parole decision process. Tags: victims,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole investigation process When an offender enters the prison system, Parole Investigators begin studying arrest and court records, conversing with arresting local officials to determine the details of the offender's crime, and any prior offenses. Next, a Parole Investigator interviews the offender in prison to gather information about the offender's personal history. Finally, a Board employee will conduct interviews with family members and former employers. Tags: parole,investigations,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Hearing Examiner review process A Board Hearing Examiner reviews the offender's file and extracts specific factors such as education, work history, substance abuse, and prior criminal history to establish a success score and to prepare a summary of the case for the Board. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board vote process Board Members independently consider the guidelines recommendation and review the offender's file. They may agree with the guidelines recommendation or they may exercise their constitutional discretion and vote to increase or decrease the amount of the time the inmate will have to serve in prison. Inmates are usually considered for parole independently by each Board Member. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Inmate notification of parole decision Following consideration, inmates receive written notice of the Board's decision on their case. If parole has been approved, the offender is advised of a 'tentative parole month' and cautioned that the decision may be rescinded up to the hour of release. Tags: parole,policy,notification Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Internal Affairs responsibilities The Internal Affairs and Security unit organizes, conducts and directs investigations of all allegations of employee misconduct. It is also responsible for planning and coordinating security for high profile events to ensure the safety of Board Members, staff, and the public. Tags: operations,policy,internal_affairs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Quality Assurance responsibilities The Office of Quality Assurance conducts compliance audits within the agency to assure compliance with State laws, Board policies, and Board rules and regulations. It also conducts efficiency audits designed to monitor and improve operational efficiency. Tags: operations,policy,audit Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Training unit responsibilities The Parole Training Unit coordinates all agency training and maintains training records for parole personnel. It also hosts two parole officer basic courses each year to certify new parole officers. Tags: training,staffing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Research Evaluation and Technology responsibilities The Office of Research, Evaluation and Technology provides and supports the data infrastructure, and computer needs of the agency. It is also responsible for maintaining and updating the agency strategic plan and performance measures, in addition to meeting the research needs of the agency. Tags: operations,policy,technology,research Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Legislative Affairs responsibilities The Executive Assistant/Legislative Office is responsible for all legislative outreach and government relations. It is the liaison to the General Assembly and is the primary contact to the Governor's Office and other stakeholders on public policy issues. Tags: operations,policy,legislative Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Public Affairs responsibilities The Office of Public Affairs manages the Board's media relations efforts. The Office also responds to routine and complex questions and inquiries from the media and the general public. It is also responsible for producing publications, videos, and maintaining the web site content. Tags: operations,policy,communications Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Personnel Services responsibilities The Office of Personnel is responsible for a wide variety of human resource services for Board Members, managers and employees, including the recruitment, retention, benefits administration, payroll, and other traditional personnel services. Tags: operations,policy,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Budget Office responsibilities The Budget Office oversees all fiscal related matters for the Parole Board. The Office identifies, measures, forecasts and communicates economic information to Board Members to assist in preparing the annual budget proposal for the Governor and Legislature. Tags: operations,policy,budget Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Legal Services responsibilities The Office of Legal Services provides in-house legal advice to the members of the Parole Board and the agency's management team. It also acts as a liaison with the Office of the Attorney General. Tags: operations,policy,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Clemency Division responsibilities The Clemency Division is responsible for preparing eligible cases for clemency consideration by the Board. Each case is individually prepared and evaluated by staff based on the clemency action for which they are being considered. The Division processes paroles, reprieves, commutations, restoration of rights and pardons. Tags: operations,policy,clemency Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Field Operations Division responsibilities The Field Operations Division is responsible for the investigation of inmates being considered for release by the Board, and the supervision of the over 21,000 parolees under conditional release in Georgia. Tags: operations,policy,parole,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Director of Parole responsibilities The Director of Parole is responsible for the day to day operation of the agency. This is accomplished by directing the activities of the Senior Management team in the achievement of the mission and goals of the agency. Tags: operations,policy,leadership Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victims compensation fee policy Victims' compensation fees, paid by violent-crime offenders in lieu of the supervision fee, are deposited in the Crime Victims Compensation Fund which provides payments to the innocent victims of violent crimes. Tags: victims,fees,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parolee supervision fee purpose Georgia parolees are required to make monthly payments that directly benefit victims and communities. Parolees pay a $30 monthly supervision fee that goes to the state treasury's general fund. Tags: parole,fees,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Faith-based community involvement The Board continues to enlist the help of the faith-based community to assist parolees with their transition back into the community. Tags: reentry,faith_based,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Victims Visitor's Days commitment The Board will continue its commitment to victims and their families by sponsoring Victims Visitor's Days across the state. Tags: victims,policy,outreach Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board mission statement The mission of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles is to enhance public safety by making informed parole decisions and successfully transitioning offenders back into the community. Tags: policy,mission,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board vision statement The vision of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles is a parole system that leads to a safe Georgia. Tags: policy,vision,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board core values The State Board of Pardons and Paroles values Ethics, Integrity, Fairness and Honesty. Tags: policy,values,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board reentry priority The Board's second priority is to manage prisoner reentry. Parole Officers skillfully and carefully reintegrate offenders into the community under strict supervision. Tags: reentry,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Agency contact information State Board of Pardons and Paroles, 2 MLK Jr. Drive, SE, Suite 458, East Tower, Atlanta, Georgia 30334-4909, 404-656-5651, www.pap.state.ga.us Tags: operations,contact Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole eligibility automatic consideration Eligible inmates are automatically considered for parole, regardless of appeals or other legal action by the inmate or his or her representative. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Offender file contents The file of an offender includes: Drug Reports, Personal History, Sentencing Reports, Criminal History, Legal Investigation, Parole Review Summary, Victims Letters, Employment History, Prison Diagnostic Summary, and Social Investigations. Tags: parole,policy,operations,records Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Guidelines grid recommendation The cross-referenced guidelines grid produces a number of months or percentage of the sentence recommendation, which in the case of months-to-be-served recommendation, can exceed the entire length of the sentence. Tags: parole,policy,guidelines Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Hearing Examiner submission process The Hearing Examiner submits the guidelines recommendation, along with the entire Board file on the offender, to the Board Members for their vote on the case. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Medical reprieve recommendation source The Department of Corrections' medical staff recommends inmates for a medical reprieve. Tags: medical,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Medical reprieve balancing factors The Board balances the sufficiency of the punishment imposed on the offender to date, with the cost of treating the offender in a state prison and the humanity of allowing the offender to die outside the confines of a prison. Tags: medical,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon application process Using an application form available on request, a person who was convicted under Georgia Law may apply for a Pardon. Tags: pardons,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon not automatic No pardon is automatic, and the Board reviews the merits of each individual pardon application. Tags: pardons,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Firearm rights restoration consideration The Board will consider restoring firearm rights to former offenders, otherwise qualified for a Pardon or Restoration of Civil and Political Rights. Tags: firearms,restoration_of_rights,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board residence decision authority Parole Board personnel make the final decision on the residence plans of inmates released by the Parole Board. In addition, Parole Board staff determine each facility's designation as either Structured Housing or Recovery Residence. Tags: reentry,housing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Residence decision balancing factors Each residence decision requires balancing the community safety and offender rehabilitation goals with the offender's need for a structured living environment that supports recovery from alcohol and other drug use and/or criminal behavior. Tags: reentry,housing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Moral Reconation Therapy facilitator training The agency holds three facilitator training classes per fiscal year and trains 25 parole officers per class. This program is cost efficient in that facilitator training is conducted in house. Tags: training,programs,mental_health Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Moral Reconation Therapy purpose Moral Reconation Therapy is designed to allow the individual to assess the thinking process that accounted for the decisions that placed them in their current situation and to become more effective in making positive decisions in the future. Tags: mental_health,programs,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Interstate transfer reasons Primarily, offenders are transferred so they can return to their original residence or family, particularly if the environment is conducive to the parolee's successful rehabilitation. Tags: interstate,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Out-of-state parolee conditions Out-of-state parolees must obey the parole conditions of the sentencing state, as well as the state accepting their supervision. Tags: interstate,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Interstate Commission rule management The Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision is responsible for the creation and management of the rules that govern the transfer of such offenders. Tags: interstate,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Preliminary hearing purpose The preliminary hearing determines whether there is probable cause to believe the conditions of parole were violated. Tags: parole,revocation,legal,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Final hearing process A final hearing is held before a Board Member, who then makes a recommendation to the full Board on whether or not parole should be revoked and the offender returned to prison. Tags: parole,revocation,legal,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board warrant issuance In cases where parolees do not fulfill the requirements of their parole, the Parole Board issues a Board warrant for the parolee's arrest. Tags: parole,revocation,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Temporary revocation order If the parolee has absconded from supervision, a temporary revocation order is issued. This order suspends the offender's sentence. Tags: parole,revocation,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Hearing Officer report to Board Following the preliminary hearing, a report is issued to the Board by the Hearing Officer. Tags: parole,revocation,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officer POST certification liaison The Parole Training Unit is the liaison between Peace Officers Standardized Training and Parole to ensure that all certified employees maintain their Peace Officer's certification and receive required and specialized training. Tags: training,staffing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim Services responsibilities The Office of Victim Services offers direct assistance to victims of crime whose offenders have been remanded to the custody of the Department of Corrections, or who are under the supervision of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. It also works with victims and family members to address their concerns while keeping them informed of the status of their offender. Tags: victims,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim input importance The impact of the offender's action on victims and the community is important to the Board. The Office of Victim Services works with victims or their families to answer their questions about parole, to ensure their views and concerns reach the Board Members prior to any parole decision, and to keep them notified of activity on their case. Tags: victims,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] V.I.P. notification system function Through computer generated telephone calls, individuals who have registered with the Office of Victim Services will automatically receive notification of the release of their offender from custody. Tags: victims,policy,notification,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] V.I.P. inmate information available Crime Victims may call the V.I.P. Hotline to receive updates concerning: current incarceration location, parole status/eligibility, and maximum or scheduled release date. Tags: victims,policy,notification Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim services combined staff The staff from both agencies now work as one team to provide post-sentencing support and information to crime victims, their families and members of the community. Tags: victims,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board strategic plan maintenance The Office of Research, Evaluation and Technology is responsible for maintaining and updating the agency strategic plan and performance measures. Tags: operations,policy,strategic_planning Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board data infrastructure The Office of Research, Evaluation and Technology provides and supports the data infrastructure, and computer needs of the agency. Tags: operations,policy,technology,data Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board research needs The Office of Research, Evaluation and Technology is responsible for meeting the research needs of the agency. Tags: operations,policy,research Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board budget proposal process The Budget Office identifies, measures, forecasts and communicates economic information to Board Members to assist in preparing the annual budget proposal for the Governor and Legislature. Tags: operations,policy,budget Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Legal Services liaison role The Office of Legal Services acts as a liaison with the Office of the Attorney General in defending the Parole Board, its members and employees from lawsuits. Tags: legal,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Clemency Division record maintenance The Clemency Division is responsible for maintaining inmate records, notifications required by statute and preparation of applicable clemency orders. Tags: clemency,operations,policy,records Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Field Operations investigation role The investigative role incorporates the preparation of reports on the personal history background and circumstances of the criminal history of inmates that are considered for release by the Board. Tags: operations,policy,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Field Operations supervision role The supervision of parolees encompasses strict conditions designed to compel compliance with needed treatment interventions, close surveillance and pro-social activities. Tags: parole,supervision,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole investigation thoroughness requirement The parole consideration process requires that a thorough investigation of crime circumstances and personal background of an inmate be completed prior to a Board decision. Tags: parole,investigations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Drug testing purpose Random and scheduled drug screens are conducted by parole officers to ensure parolee compliance with the conditions of release, and as a method of detection and deterrence. Tags: drugs,testing,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parolee employment referral focus Effective referrals to prospective employers with the encouragement and monitoring of employment retention are the focal point of a parole officer's intervention efforts. Tags: employment,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] No Turning Back program emphasis The No Turning Back program emphasizes recovery from addiction, relapse prevention and release preparation. Tags: drugs,treatment,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] No Turning Back counseling contract The Parole Board contracts with Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. (SHS) to provide the counseling services for No Turning Back using a research-based curriculum. Tags: drugs,treatment,contracts,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Reporting Center program goals The Parole Reporting Center program goals are to increase the likelihood of successful parole completions, and to reduce the risk of drug usage. Tags: reentry,programs,substance_abuse,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Reporting Center target population The Parole Reporting Center targets male parolees in Fulton County who have received a substance abuse assessment and are in need of an intensive level of service. Tags: reentry,programs,substance_abuse,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Reporting Center mission The Parole Reporting Center's mission is to provide parolees the opportunity to change addictive and criminal behavior by providing evidence-based substance abuse and cognitive skills programming. Tags: reentry,programs,substance_abuse,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board faith-based community enlistment The Board continues to enlist the help of the faith-based community to assist parolees with their transition back into the community. Tags: reentry,faith_based,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] GPS EM sex offender policy adoption In December, the Board adopted procedures to require all parolees released with the sex offender special conditions to be placed on GPS EM throughout their parole period. Tags: policy,sex_offenders,electronic_monitoring Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officer training curriculum Parole Officers spend eight weeks in training, studying defensive tactics, constitutional law, supervision techniques, victims' rights and other subjects. Tags: training,staffing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officer weapons qualification requirement Officers are also required to qualify with a semi-automatic weapon, a skill they maintain through semi-annual re-qualifications. Tags: training,staffing,policy,weapons Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officer POST certification Graduates of the rigorous training are certified by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council to serve as Georgia Peace Officers sworn to protect and serve the public. Tags: training,staffing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board performance management practices The Board has implemented management practices which serve to reinforce the causal linkage between effective supervision strategies and parole success with statewide rankings, charts and rolling summaries of performance at all levels of the Field Division. Tags: parole,supervision,policy,performance Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board electronic case management system The Board uses an electronic case management system supplemented by groundbreaking methods of analyzing and reviewing performance outputs on a real-time basis. Tags: technology,operations,policy,data Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 METHODOLOGY NOTES (11) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] GPS EM test phase conclusion The test phase and evaluation of Global Positioning Electronic Monitoring (GPS EM) was concluded in October 2005. Tags: electronic_monitoring,operations,methodology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Data source for correctional population Sources for Georgia's adult offender population data include: Parole Board Research, Evaluation and Technology Unit, Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Dept of Corrections, Administrative Office of the Courts. Tags: methodology,data_sources Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] BJS methodology adoption Beginning in 2003, the Parole Board follows Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) standards to allow for national comparison of parole completion rates. Date: 2003-01-01 Tags: methodology,parole,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Drug testing methodology Each month 10% of all parolees are randomly selected for testing, representing the most accurate picture of parolee drug use. A test episode is 1 set of drug tests for one or more drugs. Tags: methodology,drugs,testing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parolee population data exclusions The parolee population includes 748 from other states under supervision in Georgia and over 2,000 Georgia Parolees living in other states. The inmate population does not include 730 offenders in county jails awaiting transfer to state prisons. Tags: methodology,population,data_quality Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Probation population data exclusions The probation population includes offenders living in the community but does not include 5,071 held in detention and diversion centers and probation boot camps. Tags: methodology,population,data_quality Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] County jail awaiting pickup exclusions Prison totals do not include 1,716 offenders awaiting pickup in county jails in FY07. Tags: methodology,population,data_quality Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Annual report preparation The FY07 Annual Report was prepared by the Parole Board's Offices of Public Affairs and Research, Evaluation and Technology. Tags: methodology,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole supervision performance measurement Supplemented by the electronic case management system and groundbreaking methods of analyzing and reviewing performance outputs on a real-time basis, the Board has implemented management practices which serve to reinforce the causal linkage between effective supervision strategies and parole success with statewide rankings, charts and rolling summaries of performance at all levels of the Field Division. Tags: methodology,parole,supervision,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officer contact types Parole officer contacts with parolees were made unannounced at homes, places of employment and counseling sessions. Tags: parole,supervision,methodology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] No Turning Back parolee tracking The parolees are being tracked to determine whether or not they successfully complete parole supervision upon their release from No Turning Back. Tags: drugs,treatment,methodology,tracking Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 FINDINGS (20) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] Substance abuse treatment correlation Research conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) clearly reveals a correlation between substance abuse treatment and lower levels of drug abuse and criminal behavior. Tags: drugs,treatment,research Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Employment as success factor The attainment of full-time employment by a parolee is perhaps the most important factor contributing to his/her success under supervision, and in maintaining a productive, law-abiding lifestyle. Tags: employment,parole,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole officer retention challenge Attracting and retaining highly qualified Parole Officers has become a significant challenge for the agency. Tags: staffing,operations,workforce Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole supervision philosophy As a leader among paroling authorities nationwide, the Parole Board has adopted an internal philosophy of visibility and transparency in measuring success under parole supervision. Tags: parole,supervision,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board member backgrounds Parole Board Members come from a variety of backgrounds, including law enforcement, public policy, corrections, legal affairs and ministry. Tags: staffing,operations,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Elderly inmate health characteristics Many elderly inmates are 'older' health-wise than persons of similar age due to a history of poor health habits and a lack of preventative care. Tags: medical,aging,prison,health Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board prison bed management role The Parole Board makes informed decisions on which inmates are deserving of parole, thereby ensuring hard prison beds are dedicated to the offenders who have committed the most serious crimes. Tags: parole,prison,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole supervision recidivism prevention Without the influence of parole's strict supervision, more offenders would return to Georgia prisons, creating a costly cycle of increasing recidivism. Tags: parole,supervision,recidivism Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Chairman Hunt background Chairman Hunt attended undergraduate and law school at Howard University in Washington, D.C., served as a staff attorney for the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, and is an ordained minister and co-pastor of The Father's House in Norcross, Georgia. Tags: staffing,leadership,biography Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Vice Chair Buckner background Vice Chair Buckner received a BS from Georgia State University and MPA from Brenau University. She started her career with the Chatsworth Police Department as a communications officer, rising to the level of Sergeant. In 1981, she began her career at GBI as an undercover operative, and specialized in corruption and white-collar crimes. Tags: staffing,leadership,biography Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Mr. Hammonds background Mr. Garfield Hammonds, Jr. has devoted his career to law enforcement since 1969 when he joined the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency as a Special Agent working undercover in Detroit and New York. He subsequently became the Special Agent in Charge of the Southeast Region. Tags: staffing,leadership,biography Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Mr. Nix background Mr. Milton E. Nix, Jr., graduate of the University of Georgia, began his law enforcement career as a Special Agent of the United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations. He served from 1964 to 1970, completing a one year tour of duty in Vietnam. Following his military service, Mr. Nix began a 23 year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as Special Agent. Tags: staffing,leadership,biography Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Mr. Keller background Mr. Keller served as executive counsel of the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia. He is the former chairman of that organization. Before joining the Prosecuting Attorneys Council, he served as both assistant district attorney and district attorney of Clayton County. Keller earned a bachelor's degree from Birmingham Southern College and a law degree from Emory Law School. Tags: staffing,leadership,biography Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Hammonds DEA prevention program While a DEA leader, Mr. Hammonds' concern about youth at risk for drug addiction and criminality led him to implement an award-winning prevention program. Tags: drugs,prevention,biography Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Cognitive skills program momentum With an increased momentum, Georgia Parole Officers are facilitating a cognitive behavioral program that assists parolees in taking responsibility for their past and future actions. Tags: mental_health,programs,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Drug testing essential tool Drug testing is an essential tool for effective supervision. Tags: drugs,testing,parole,supervision Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Reporting Center program integration hope Each of the Parole Reporting Center programs is designed with the hope to help integrate the parole population back into society. Tags: reentry,programs,substance_abuse Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Chairman Hunt faith-based focus Chairman Hunt's focus on involving the faith-based community in the offender reentry process is invaluable. Tags: reentry,faith_based,leadership Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Sex offender legislation impact Sex offenders have been significantly impacted by new legislation requiring increased residence and employment restrictions. Tags: sex_offenders,legal,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board transparency philosophy As a leader among paroling authorities nationwide, the Parole Board has adopted an internal philosophy of visibility and transparency in measuring success under parole supervision. Tags: parole,supervision,policy,transparency Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 QUOTES (12) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] Chairman's message quote on parole completion Performance measures associated with supervision of parolees reveal that 61% of parolees completed their period of supervision, which compares very favorably to the 45% national average of parolees who successfully complete parole supervision. Tags: parole,supervision,quote Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Chairman's message quote on employment Our parolees have an impressive 84% rate of employment, which is an increase of 2% over the past two years; this is especially significant since less than 52% were employed prior to their incarceration. Tags: employment,parole,quote Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Moral Reconation Therapy definition Moral Reconation Therapy is defined as 'a systematic, cognitive-behavioral, step-by-step treatment strategy designed to enhance self-image, promote growth of positive, productive identity and facilitate the development of higher stages of moral reasoning.' Tags: mental_health,programs,quote Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Chairman's message commitment to new Georgia I am proud of the Board's accomplishments in Fiscal Year 2007 as we continue our commitment to the Governor's pledge to build a new Georgia. Tags: leadership,quote,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Chairman's message on balanced approach The Board Members continue to be dedicated to balancing punishment with rehabilitation, while making just, equitable and informed parole decisions. We are successfully transitioning offenders back into the community, all the while ensuring public safety. Tags: leadership,quote,parole,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Chairman's message on drug testing and treatment Parole Officers conducted over 93,262 random drug tests on parolees and, as a result, we have increased the numbers referred to treatment by 16 percent. Tags: drugs,testing,treatment,quote Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Chairman's message on No Turning Back Our balanced approach to supervision has allowed 110 parolees to successfully complete the No Turning Back substance abuse treatment program located at the Whitworth Parole Center in Hartwell. Tags: drugs,treatment,quote,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Chairman's message on Parole Reporting Center The Atlanta Parole Reporting Center is giving parolees the opportunity to change addictive and criminal behavior by providing evidence-based substance abuse and cognitive skills programming. Since we began operating this center, 53 parolees have graduated and are living as law-abiding citizens. Tags: reentry,programs,substance_abuse,quote Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Chairman's message on CONS project The Clemency Division completed the first phase of our Clemency On-line Navigation System (CONS) project. The CONS project will take the agency from a paper driven process to an electronic process, allowing for statewide access to information, electronic voting by Board Members, and disaster recovery. Tags: technology,operations,quote,clemency Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Chairman's message on victims commitment We will also continue our commitment to victims and their families by sponsoring Victims Visitor's Days across the state. Tags: victims,quote,outreach Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Chairman's message on face-to-face contacts Parole Officers logged over 418,000 face to face contacts with parolees outside of the parole office. Those contacts were made unannounced at homes, places of employment and counseling sessions. Tags: parole,supervision,quote Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Chairman's message on faith-based community We continue to enlist the help of the faith-based community to assist parolees with their transition back into the community. Tags: reentry,faith_based,quote Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 TRENDS (9) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] Parole supervision cost comparison trend The cost per day for prison incarceration decreased from $47.68 in FY1999 to $46.14 in FY2007, while parole supervision costs increased from $2.50 to $4.75 per day over the same period. Tags: budget,costs,trends,prison,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole completion rate trend Georgia's parole completion rate has remained relatively stable at 60-61% from FY2003 to FY2007, consistently exceeding the national average which ranged from 45-47% during the same period. Tags: parole,supervision,trends Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole revocations trend The average number of parolees revoked per month declined from 367 in FY1998 to 297 in FY2007. Tags: parole,revocation,trends Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolees age 45 and older trend The number of parolees age 45 and older increased from 2,123 (11% of population) in FY1994 to 5,837 (25% of population) in FY2007. Tags: demographics,aging,parole,trends Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Life-sentenced inmate population trend The total life-sentenced inmate population increased from 3,604 in FY1993 to 6,238 in FY2007. Tags: prison,life_sentences,trends,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Prison and parole population comparison In FY1991, prison population was 23,005 and parole population was 23,302. By FY2007, prison population had grown to 53,663 while parole population remained at 23,341. Tags: prison,parole,population,trends Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole releases trend Parole releases declined from 16,772 in FY1991 to 11,446 in FY2007, while max-outs increased from 2,397 to 6,690 over the same period. Tags: parole,releases,prison,trends Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] GPS EM steady increase Total cases under GPS EM supervision have steadily increased. Tags: electronic_monitoring,supervision,trends Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parolee population decline During Fiscal year 2007, the parolee population declined slightly from 21,378 to 20,823 under supervision. Tags: parole,population,trends Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 DATA GAPS (18) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] Parole Board data gap - bus stop restriction unresolved The issue of bus stops has been challenged in court, and a resolution has not yet been reached. Tags: legal,sex_offenders,data_gap,litigation Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - No Turning Back tracking ongoing The parolees are being tracked to determine whether or not they successfully complete parole supervision upon their release from No Turning Back, indicating data on post-program outcomes is not yet available. Tags: drugs,treatment,data_gap,tracking Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - restitution collection recent Collection of restitution begun April 2006, indicating limited historical data on restitution collections. Tags: victims,restitution,data_gap Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - county jail exclusions Prison totals do not include offenders awaiting pickup in county jails (1,716 in FY07), and the inmate population does not include 730 offenders in county jails awaiting transfer to state prisons, indicating potential undercounting in official prison population figures. Tags: data_gap,population,jails,methodology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - probation population exclusions The probation population includes offenders living in the community but does not include 5,071 held in detention and diversion centers and probation boot camps. Tags: data_gap,population,probation,methodology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - parolee population interstate inclusions The parolee population includes 748 from other states under supervision in Georgia and over 2,000 Georgia Parolees living in other states, which may affect comparability of parolee population figures. Tags: data_gap,population,parole,interstate Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - drug test episode definition A test episode is 1 set of drug tests for one or more drugs, which may affect comparability of drug testing statistics across jurisdictions. Tags: data_gap,drugs,testing,methodology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - BJS methodology change Beginning in 2003, the Parole Board follows Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) standards to allow for national comparison, indicating that pre-2003 parole completion rates may not be directly comparable to post-2003 rates. Date: 2003-01-01 Tags: data_gap,parole,supervision,methodology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - elderly inmate health data Many elderly inmates are 'older' health-wise than persons of similar age due to a history of poor health habits and a lack of preventative care, indicating potential gaps in health data for this population. Tags: data_gap,medical,aging,prison Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - life sentence parole grant rate As is illustrated by the graph, eligibility for parole consideration in no way implies that parole will be granted, but the report does not provide specific grant rates for life-sentenced inmates. Tags: data_gap,life_sentences,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - medical reprieve statistics The report discusses medical reprieves but does not provide specific statistics on the number of medical reprieves granted in FY2007. Tags: data_gap,medical,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - death sentence commutation statistics The report discusses the death sentence commutation process but does not provide specific statistics on the number of commutations granted or denied in FY2007. Tags: data_gap,death_penalty,commutation Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - pardon statistics The report discusses the pardon process but does not provide specific statistics on the number of pardons granted in FY2007. Tags: data_gap,pardons,clemency Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - restoration of rights statistics The report discusses the Restoration of Civil and Political Rights process but does not provide specific statistics on the number of restorations granted in FY2007. Tags: data_gap,restoration_of_rights,clemency Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - clemency action statistics The report includes a section titled 'Clemency Action in FY07' but the document does not provide specific numerical data on clemency actions taken in FY2007. Tags: data_gap,clemency,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - district office map The report includes a District Office Map but the document does not provide specific data on the number or locations of district offices. Tags: data_gap,operations,facilities Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - organizational chart The report includes an organizational chart but the document does not provide specific data on staffing levels by division. Tags: data_gap,operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board data gap - Georgia correctional picture details The report includes a section titled 'Georgia Correctional Picture' but the document does not provide specific data on all correctional facility populations or conditions. Tags: data_gap,corrections,facilities Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 DATASETS (12) ---------------------------------------- # Parolees Age 45 and Older FY1994-FY2007 Number of parolees age 45 and older in Georgia from FY1994 to FY2007, showing growth from 11% to 25% of the parolee population. Fiscal Year Parolees Age 45+ ------------------------------- FY1994 2123 FY1995 2039 FY1996 2504 FY1997 2542 FY1998 2746 FY1999 3051 FY2000 3252 FY2001 3526 FY2002 3827 FY2003 4081 FY2004 4423 FY2005 5455 FY2006 5703 FY2007 5837 # Life-Sentenced Inmates FY1993-FY2007 Total life-sentenced inmates and prison admissions of life-sentenced inmates in Georgia from FY1993 to FY2007. Fiscal Year Total Life Sentenced Inmates Prison Admissions -------------------------------------------------------------- FY1993 3604 357 FY1994 3604 357 FY1995 3670 366 FY1996 4387 417 FY1997 4837 450 FY1998 5108 271 FY1999 5365 257 FY2000 5682 317 FY2001 5877 195 FY2002 6071 130 FY2003 6161 267 FY2004 6272 271 FY2005 6308 323 FY2006 6430 223 FY2007 6238 214 # Average Number of Parolees Revoked per Month FY1998-FY2007 Average monthly parole revocations in Georgia from FY1998 to FY2007. Fiscal Year Average Revocations per Month -------------------------------------------- FY1998 367 FY1999 318 FY2000 288 FY2001 280 FY2002 261 FY2003 256 FY2004 224 FY2005 307 FY2006 304 FY2007 297 # Parole Completion Rates FY1998-FY2007 Georgia parole completion rates compared to national averages from FY1998 to FY2007. Fiscal Year Georgia Completion Rate National Average -------------------------------------------------------- FY1998 61 FY1999 64 FY2000 68 FY2001 68 FY2002 72 FY2003 61 45 FY2004 61 47 FY2005 60 46 FY2006 60 FY2007 61 45 # Cost Per Day: Prison Incarceration vs. Parole Supervision FY1999-FY2007 Daily cost comparison between prison incarceration and parole supervision in Georgia from FY1999 to FY2007. Fiscal Year Prison Cost Per Day Parole Cost Per Day ------------------------------------------------------- FY1999 47.68 2.5 FY2000 49.82 2.7 FY2001 49.59 2.91 FY2002 48.65 2.9 FY2003 47.49 2.8 FY2004 47.49 3.78 FY2005 46.64 4.07 FY2006 46.62 4.08 FY2007 46.14 4.75 # Parolee Payments FY2007 Breakdown of parolee payments collected in FY2007 by category. Category Amount ---------------------------------------------- Supervision Fee 3259559 Victims Compensation Fund 663431 Restitution Paid to Victims 14427 Interstate Transfer Application Fee 6837 Total Collected 3944253 # Agency Expenditures FY2007 Detailed breakdown of State Board of Pardons and Paroles expenditures for FY2007 by category. Category Amount -------------------------------------------- Salaries 28251122 Annual Leave 243429 Supplemental Pay 79411 Overtime 54575 Temporary/Casual Labor 111725 Fringe Benefits 9802943 Unemployment Insurance 46087 Workers Compensation 53636 Merit System Assessments 120687 Drug Testing Services 4792 Other Employee 1855 Total Personal Services 38770262 Postage 45831 Motor Vehicle Expenses 539422 Publications and Printing 26345 Supplies and Materials 972393 Repairs and Maintenance 140219 Equipment not Capitalized 295271 Water & Sewage 10405 Energy 214882 Rents - other than Real Estate 274831 Insurance and Bonding 21016 Freight 1751 Other Operating Expenses 191154 Travel 465142 Total Regular Operating 3198663 Motor Vehicle Purchases 566266 Equipment Purchases 273628 Computer Charges 1163337 Real Estate Rentals 2784144 Telecommunications 1201256 Contracts 2653953 Health Services Purchases 3193 County Jail Subsidy for Parolees 789180 Total Expenditures 51403882 # Georgia Adult Offender Population FY2007 Breakdown of Georgia's adult offender population by category in FY2007. Category Population ------------------------------------------- State Parolees 23341 State Inmates 53663 State Probationers 142663 County-Sentenced Probationers 5781 Private Probationers 5258 Jail-Awarded Inmates 5258 County Inmates 5781 Probation Detainees 23339 Jail Inmates 228216 Total 482261 # Offenders by Crime Type and Percent FY2007 Distribution of parolees, probationers, and inmates by crime type in FY2007. Crime Type Parolees Percent Probationers Percent Inmates Percent --------------------------------------------------------------------- Violent 42 36 44 Sex 17 16 14 Property 29 35 21 Drugs 9 7 16 HV-DUI 1 5 5 Others 1 1 0 # Prison and Parole Populations, Parole Releases, and Prison Maxouts FY1991-FY2007 Comparison of prison and parole populations, parole releases, and prison maxouts from FY1991 to FY2007. Fiscal Year Prison Population Parole Population Parole Releases Max-outs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FY1991 23005 23302 16772 2397 FY2007 53663 23341 11446 6690 # Random Drug Testing FY2007 Results of random drug testing of parolees in FY2007. Result Count Percentage ----------------------------- Negative 12473 88 Positive 1759 12 Total 14232 100 # Interstate Supervision of Parolees FY2007 Number of out-of-state parolees supervised by Georgia and Georgia parolees supervised by other states in FY2007. Category Count ---------------------------------------------------- Out-of-state parolees supervised by Georgia 779 Georgia parolees supervised by other states 2457 KEY ENTITIES (37) ---------------------------------------- - Atlanta Parole Reporting Center [program]: Program providing evidence-based substance abuse and cognitive skills programming to parolees. Assumed by the Parole Board on July 1, 2006. Capacity of 75, targeting male parolees in Fulton County. (aka: Parole Reporting Center, PRC, Atlanta Day Reporting Center) - Barbara Stayton [person]: Director of Internal Affairs for the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles. - Beth Oxford [person]: Director of Parole for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. - Bureau of Justice Statistics [organization]: Federal statistical agency within DOJ that collected and published mortality in correctional institutions data from approximately 2000 until 2019. (aka: BJS) - CONS [program]: Electronic offender case management system used by the Parole Board for parole consideration. First of its kind in the nation. Allowed Board Members to vote more than 18,000 cases electronically in FY2012. (aka: Clemency Online Navigation System, Clemency On-line Navigation System) - Crime Victims Bill of Rights [legislation]: Legislation passed in the State of Georgia during the 1995 legislative session that affords victims of crime a variety of rights including notification about case status throughout the criminal justice process. - Crime Victims Compensation Fund [program]: Fund that receives victims' compensation fees paid by violent-crime offenders and provides payments to innocent victims of violent crimes. - Danny Hunter [person]: Director of the Field Operations Division. - Garfield Hammonds, Jr. [person]: Board Member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Appointed in 1995 and reappointed in 2002. Former DEA Special Agent and Special Agent in Charge of the Southeast Region. Served as Board chairman during 1996. (aka: Mr. Hammonds) - Garland R. Hunt [person]: Board Member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Appointed in January 2004. Served as Board Chairman from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2008. Attorney and ordained minister. (aka: Garland R. Hunt, Esq., Mr. Hunt) - Gary McElroy [person]: Director of the Budget Office. - Georgia Department of Corrections [organization]: State agency responsible for operating Georgia's prison system. Subject of federal DOJ investigation in 2022-2023 for constitutional violations including food-related deaths. (aka: GDC) - Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles [organization]: Georgia state agency responsible for parole decisions - Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision [organization]: Commission responsible for creating and upholding rules governing interstate transfer of adult offender supervision. Comprises all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands. (aka: ICAOS) - James Rawls [person]: Executive Assistant for the Legislative Office. - Jesse Johnson [person]: Director of Personnel Services for the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles. - L. Gale Buckner [person]: Board Member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, appointed January 2005 by Governor Sonny Perdue. Served as Vice Chair and as Chair from July 2008 until June 30, 2010. Former Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and former GBI agent. (aka: Board Member L. Gale Buckner, Ms. Buckner) - Milton E. Nix, Jr. [person]: Board Member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Appointed in June 2002 to fill an interim term, then appointed to a full seven year term in December 2002. Served as Board Chairman from 2002 to 2006. Former FBI Special Agent and GBI Director. (aka: Buddy Nix, Mr. Nix) - Moral Reconation Therapy [program]: Cognitive-behavioral treatment system focused on enhancing moral reasoning through 12 progressive steps, developed by Gregory Little and Kenneth Robinson in 1985 (aka: MRT) - National Institute on Drug Abuse [organization]: Federal research institute that has conducted research revealing a correlation between substance abuse treatment and lower levels of drug abuse and criminal behavior. (aka: NIDA) - Newton Maddox [person]: Director of the Parole Training Unit. - No Turning Back [program]: Substance abuse treatment program located at the Whitworth Parole Center in Hartwell, Georgia. Has sixty beds for parolees assessed to be in need of this five month program. Emphasizes recovery from addiction, relapse prevention, and release preparation. - Peace Officer Standards and Training Council [organization]: Georgia state entity that trains and in some cases investigates GDC officers (aka: POST) - Reentry Partnership Housing Program [program]: Housing program providing housing through vendor partners to convicted felons who remain in prison because they have no residential options after the Parole Board has authorized their release. Providers compensated $600 per month for up to three months. (aka: RPH, Reentry Partnership Housing) - Rita Rocker [person]: Deputy Executive Director appointed June 1, 2015. Also served as Director of Georgia Office of Victim Services from September 2020 to June 2024. - Robert E. Keller [person]: Board Member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, appointed by Governor Sonny Perdue on January 3, 2007. Former District Attorney of Clayton County (1977-2004). (aka: Robert Keller) - Scheree C. Lipscomb [person]: Director of the Office of Public Affairs. - Shalandra Robertson [person]: Director of the Office of Victim Services. - Sonny Perdue [person]: Former Governor of Georgia who appointed Terry Barnard to the Parole Board and Brian Owens as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections. (aka: Governor Perdue) - Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. [organization]: Contractor providing cognitive behavioral ASAM Level 1 substance abuse services to parolees under a contractual agreement with the Parole Board in FY05. (aka: Spectrum) - Tony Mazza [person]: Director of the Office of Research, Evaluation and Technology. - Tracy D. Masters [person]: Director of Legal Services for the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles in FY2001. - Transitional Housing for Offender Reentry Directory [program]: On-line directory of community-based housing for persons released from prison or on probation or parole. Replaced the Alternative Living Facility Manual. (aka: THOR Directory, THOR) - Victim Information Program [program]: 24-hour automated notification system operated by the Georgia Parole Board's Office of Victim Services (1-800-593-9474) (aka: V.I.P.) - Walt Davis [person]: Director of the Clemency Division. - Whitworth Parole Center [facility]: Parole center housing the No Turning Back Recovery Program. - Zell Miller [person]: Former Georgia Governor who in 1995 instituted the administrative regulation banning financial aid for incarcerated students, driven by reelection anxiety. (aka: Governor Zell Miller) SOURCES (1) ---------------------------------------- - State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024, State Board of Pardons and Paroles by State Board of Pardons and Paroles (2024-01-01) [official_report, primary] URL: https://pap.georgia.gov