GPS RESEARCH LIBRARY: BOPP Annual Report FY2014 — Georgia Parole Board ============================================================ Georgia Prisoners' Speak — gps.press Generated: 2026-08-21 21:10:02 EDT Research Date: 2026-08-13 Topic: Parole JSON: https://gps.press/research-data/bopp-annual-report-fy2014-georgia-parole-board/?format=json SUMMARY ---------------------------------------- The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles FY2014 Annual Report documents a 72% parole completion rate, well above the national average of 59%, and reports 76,703 clemency votes and 16,212 releases during the fiscal year. The report highlights the statewide implementation of the Virtual Office model, the AnyTrax voice recognition monitoring system with a 97% success rate, and the first full year of the M.O.R.E. (Max-Out Reentry) program. The agency reports an annual cost avoidance of over $469 million from parole supervision versus incarceration, while managing a parole population of 27,170 offenders as of June 30, 2014. STATISTICS (143) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] Georgia parole completion rate FY14 The percentage of Georgia parolees successfully completing supervision was 72% in FY14, well above the national average of an estimated 59%. Value: 72.0 percent (vs. 59 National average parole completion rate) Tags: parole,reentry,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Clemency votes in FY14 In FY14, the five Board members made 76,703 clemency votes. Value: 76703.0 votes Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Annual cost avoidance from parole supervision FY14 The annual cost avoidance to the state due to offenders being under parole supervision as opposed to housing them in prison was more than $469,000,000 for FY14. Value: 469000000.0 dollars Tags: parole,budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Exact cost avoidance figure FY14 In FY14, the annual cost avoidance to the prison system as a result of offenders on parole is calculated at $469,175,938. Value: 469175938.0 dollars Tags: parole,budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Offender case files initiated by Clemency Division FY14 In FY14, there were 15,917 offender files initiated by the Clemency Division. Value: 15917.0 files Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Statutory notifications made in FY14 In FY14, 111,846 statutory notifications were made through the Clemency Online Navigation System (CONS). Value: 111846.0 notifications Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Preconditions to parole imposed FY14 There were 25,212 preconditions to parole imposed on inmates in FY14. Value: 25212.0 preconditions Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Closed files imaged in FY14 In FY14, 11,134 closed files were imaged and 425 active files were imaged by the Clemency Division's scanning and imaging unit. Value: 11134.0 files Tags: operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Active files imaged in FY14 In FY14, 425 active files were imaged by the Clemency Division's scanning and imaging unit. Value: 425.0 files Tags: operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon applications received FY14 In FY14, 1,564 pardon applications were received by the Pardon Administration Unit. Value: 1564.0 applications Tags: parole,legal,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Total pardon applications granted FY14 In FY14, 1,151 pardon applications were granted (all types), including applications filed in previous years. Value: 1151.0 applications Tags: parole,legal,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardons granted without firearms restoration FY14 In FY14, 297 pardons were granted without firearms being restored. Value: 297.0 pardons Tags: parole,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardons granted with firearms restoration FY14 In FY14, 684 pardons were granted with firearms being restored. Value: 684.0 pardons Tags: parole,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Restorations of civil and political rights FY14 In FY14, there were 147 restorations of civil and political rights. Value: 147.0 restorations Tags: parole,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Restorations of civil and political rights with firearms FY14 In FY14, there were 23 restorations of civil and political rights with firearms. Value: 23.0 restorations Tags: parole,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole investigators employed in Clemency Division Sixty-six parole investigators work in the Clemency Division, comprised of five regions. Value: 66.0 investigators Tags: operations,staffing,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Investigations completed by parole investigators FY14 In FY14, the parole investigators unit completed 39,945 investigations for the Parole Board. Value: 39945.0 investigations Tags: operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole certificates issued FY14 In FY14, 8,934 parole certificates were issued. Value: 8934.0 certificates Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Out-of-state parole orders FY14 In FY14, 464 out-of-state parole orders were issued. Value: 464.0 orders Tags: parole,transfers,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Conditional transfers FY14 In FY14, there were 1,214 conditional transfers. Value: 1214.0 transfers Tags: parole,transfers,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Out-of-state conditional transfers FY14 In FY14, there were 258 out-of-state conditional transfers. Value: 258.0 transfers Tags: parole,transfers,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Supervised reprieves FY14 In FY14, there were 1,786 supervised reprieves. Value: 1786.0 reprieves Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Out-of-state supervised reprieves FY14 In FY14, there were 94 out-of-state supervised reprieves. Value: 94.0 reprieves Tags: parole,transfers,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Commutations FY14 In FY14, there were 3,119 commutations. Value: 3119.0 commutations Tags: parole,legal,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Medical reprieves FY14 In FY14, there were 44 medical reprieves. Value: 44.0 reprieves Tags: medical,parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Out-of-state ICE orders FY14 In FY14, there were 299 out-of-state ICE orders. Value: 299.0 orders Tags: parole,transfers,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Total releases FY14 In FY14, total releases were 16,212. Value: 16212.0 releases Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Total discharges FY14 In FY14, total discharges were 10,378. Value: 10378.0 discharges Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Initial decisions under guidelines FY14 In FY14, there were 10,245 initial decisions under guidelines. Value: 10245.0 decisions Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Life sentence parole denials FY14 In FY14, the Board denied parole to 577 life sentence cases. Value: 577.0 denials Tags: parole,legal,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Life sentence parole grants FY14 In FY14, the Board granted parole to 133 life sentence cases. Value: 133.0 grants Tags: parole,legal,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Total life sentence decisions FY14 In FY14, total life sentence decisions were 710. Value: 710.0 decisions Tags: parole,legal,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Revocation hearings FY14 In FY14, the Board conducted 245 revocation hearings. Value: 245.0 hearings Tags: parole,legal,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Preliminary hearings FY14 In FY14, the Board conducted 106 preliminary hearings. Value: 106.0 hearings Tags: parole,legal,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Georgia releases supervised in Georgia (June 30, 2014) As of June 30, 2014, there were 24,171 Georgia releases under supervision in Georgia. Value: 24171.0 parolees Date: 2014-06-30 Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Out-of-state releases supervised in Georgia (June 30, 2014) As of June 30, 2014, there were 1,024 out-of-state releases under supervision in Georgia. Value: 1024.0 parolees Date: 2014-06-30 Tags: parole,transfers,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Georgia releases supervised out-of-state (June 30, 2014) As of June 30, 2014, there were 1,975 Georgia releases under supervision out-of-state. Value: 1975.0 parolees Date: 2014-06-30 Tags: parole,transfers,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Total parole population (June 30, 2014) As of June 30, 2014, the total parole population was 27,170 (in-state and out-of-state). Value: 27170.0 parolees Date: 2014-06-30 Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Total offenders under parole supervision during FY14 The total number of offenders under parole supervision in Georgia at some point during FY14 was 39,563. Value: 39563.0 offenders Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Average caseload per parole officer FY14 The average caseload per parole officer in the state during FY14 was 88, up from 87 the previous fiscal year. Value: 88.0 cases (vs. 87 Average caseload FY13) Tags: parole,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole officers employed statewide Annually, the Parole Board employs approximately 300 parole officers statewide. Value: 300.0 officers Tags: parole,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Face-to-face contacts with offenders FY14 Georgia's parole officers made 231,327 face-to-face contacts with offenders across the state during FY14. Value: 231327.0 contacts Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole districts operating as Virtual Offices At the close of FY14, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles was operating 40 parole districts or offices, all of which are Virtual. Value: 40.0 districts Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Physical office locations remaining as regional hubs Ten physical office locations remain and are utilized as regional hubs after the Virtual Office implementation. Value: 10.0 offices Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] AnyTrax parolees monitored as of June 30, 2014 As of June 30, 2014, 3,658 parolees were being supervised through the AnyTrax voice recognition system. Value: 3658.0 parolees Date: 2014-06-30 Tags: parole,operations,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] AnyTrax success rate FY14 The agency's voice recognition supervision system recorded a 97% success rate for parolees maintaining or completing supervision in FY14. Value: 97.0 percent Tags: parole,operations,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] AnyTrax violation rate FY14 Less than 4% of parolees on AnyTrax violated supervision in FY14 and were returned to regular supervision or revoked to prison. Value: 4.0 percent Tags: parole,operations,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Total parolees monitored through AnyTrax since inception Since its inception, more than 10,000 parolees have been monitored through the AnyTrax system. Value: 10000.0 parolees Tags: parole,operations,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] AnyTrax curfew monitoring parolees (June 30, 2014) On June 30, 2014, 929 parolees were being monitored through the AnyTrax voice recognition curfew monitoring program. Value: 929.0 parolees Date: 2014-06-30 Tags: parole,operations,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] AnyTrax GPS voice recognition monitoring parolees (June 30, 2014) On June 30, 2014, there were 399 parolees on GPS Voice Recognition Monitoring. Value: 399.0 parolees Date: 2014-06-30 Tags: parole,operations,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Specialized parole officer caseloads for higher risk offenders Some specialized parole officers supervise caseloads of 40 higher risk/higher need parolees. Value: 40.0 cases Tags: parole,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officer graduates in FY14 A total of 33 new parole officers graduated basic training during FY14. Value: 33.0 officers Tags: parole,staffing,training Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Joint law enforcement operations FY14 In FY14, Parole staff participated in 474 Joint Law Enforcement Operations, more than double the number conducted in the previous fiscal year. Value: 474.0 operations Tags: operations,parole,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole visits to state prison facilities FY14 In FY14, 93 visits were made by parole managers and staff to Georgia state prison facilities. Value: 93.0 visits Tags: parole,facilities,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Monthly average parole sex offender population FY14 During FY14, the monthly average of the Parole Sex Offender population was 1,188 offenders. Value: 1188.0 offenders Tags: parole,operations,sex_offender Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole revocations FY14 During FY14, 2,380 offenders had their paroles revoked sending them back to prison to serve their sentences, up from 2,199 in FY13. Value: 2380.0 revocations (vs. 2199 Parole revocations FY13) Tags: parole,operations,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Technical violation revocations percentage FY14 Revocations as a result of technical violations accounted for only 5%, unchanged significantly from FY13. Value: 5.0 percent Tags: parole,operations,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Warrants issued by the Board FY14 In FY14, a total of 9,437 warrants were issued by the Board. Value: 9437.0 warrants Tags: parole,operations,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parolees arrested by parole officers FY14 Parole officers arrested 2,285 parolees in FY14. Value: 2285.0 arrests Tags: parole,operations,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Fugitive arrests FY14 In FY14, 585 fugitive arrests were made. Value: 585.0 arrests Tags: parole,operations,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Travel reduction from video revocation hearings A reduction of 31,000 miles in travel has been realized through the use of video revocation hearings. Value: 31000.0 miles Tags: parole,operations,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Offenders released/paroled to out-of-state supervision FY14 In FY14, 543 offenders were released/paroled to out-of-state supervision. Value: 543.0 offenders Tags: parole,transfers,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Offenders released to ICE for deportation FY14 In FY14, 224 offenders were released to ICE for deportation, a cost savings for Georgia of $12,582,478. Value: 224.0 offenders Tags: parole,transfers,operations,budget Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Cost savings from ICE deportations FY14 The release of 224 offenders to ICE for deportation resulted in a cost savings for Georgia of $12,582,478. Value: 12582478.0 dollars Tags: parole,transfers,budget Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. program inmates placed in FY14 During FY14, 494 inmates were placed in the M.O.R.E. (Max-Out Reentry) program. Value: 494.0 inmates Tags: reentry,parole,operations,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. program active offenders (June 30, 2014) As of June 30, 2014, a total of 326 offenders were active in the M.O.R.E. program. Value: 326.0 offenders Date: 2014-06-30 Tags: reentry,parole,operations,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. program parole-ineligible offenders Of the 326 active M.O.R.E. cases as of June 30, 2014, 165 were offenders who were ineligible for parole. Value: 165.0 offenders Date: 2014-06-30 Tags: reentry,parole,operations,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. program Board-referred offenders Of the 326 active M.O.R.E. cases as of June 30, 2014, 161 were offenders referred by the Parole Board. Value: 161.0 offenders Date: 2014-06-30 Tags: reentry,parole,operations,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. cases referred for new parole decision FY14 Forty-eight cases, previously denied parole, were referred to the Board for a new decision in FY14; forty-two of those offenders were granted parole. Value: 48.0 cases Tags: reentry,parole,operations,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. offenders granted parole after reconsideration FY14 Forty-two offenders previously denied parole were granted parole after referral through the M.O.R.E. program in FY14. Value: 42.0 offenders Tags: reentry,parole,operations,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. inmates removed for violations FY14 Eighty inmates were removed from the M.O.R.E. program for violations and returned to prison in FY14. Value: 80.0 inmates Tags: reentry,parole,operations,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. successful completions FY14 There were 241 inmates who successfully completed the M.O.R.E. program and were released from the Transitional Center at the end of their court ordered term of incarceration. Value: 241.0 inmates Tags: reentry,parole,operations,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [estimated] M.O.R.E. daily cost savings at transitional center For each day a M.O.R.E. participant is at a transitional center instead of a 'hard bed' at a prison, an estimated $12.51 is saved. Value: 12.51 dollars per day Tags: reentry,budget,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [estimated] M.O.R.E. daily cost savings on parole For each day a M.O.R.E. participant is on parole instead of in a 'hard bed' there is an estimated cost savings of $48.97 a day. Value: 48.97 dollars per day Tags: reentry,budget,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parolees diverted to Day Reporting Centers FY14 During FY14, 36 parolees were diverted to Day Reporting Centers operated by the Department of Corrections. Value: 36.0 parolees Tags: reentry,parole,programs,substance_abuse Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Average monthly parolee employment rate FY14 In FY14, the average monthly percentage of parolees employed was 63%, unchanged from the previous year. Value: 63.0 percent Tags: reentry,employment,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] THOR facilities in FY14 In FY14, there were 108 total THOR (Transitional Housing for Offender Reentry) facilities. Value: 108.0 facilities Tags: reentry,housing,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] THOR site visits completed FY14 In FY14, 76 THOR site visits were completed. Value: 76.0 visits Tags: reentry,housing,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] THOR structured housing residences FY14 In FY14, there were 23 structured housing residences in the THOR Directory. Value: 23.0 residences Tags: reentry,housing,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] THOR standard recovery residences FY14 In FY14, there were 52 standard recovery residences in the THOR Directory. Value: 52.0 residences Tags: reentry,housing,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] THOR intensive recovery residences FY14 In FY14, there were 33 intensive recovery residences in the THOR Directory. Value: 33.0 residences Tags: reentry,housing,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] RPH providers in FY14 In FY14, there were 28 RPH (Reentry Partnership Housing) providers. Value: 28.0 providers Tags: reentry,housing,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parolees placed in RPH FY14 In FY14, 488 parolees were placed in RPH (Reentry Partnership Housing). Value: 488.0 parolees Tags: reentry,housing,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] RPH expenditures FY14 In FY14, RPH expenditures were $701,304. Value: 701304.0 dollars Tags: reentry,housing,budget,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] RPH cost avoidance FY14 The RPH program generated cost avoidance of $2,582,596 by paroling offenders to RPH in FY14. Value: 2582596.0 dollars Tags: reentry,housing,budget,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] RPH placement success rate since FY11 86% of RPH placements since FY11 are on active parole or were successfully discharged. Value: 86.0 percent Tags: reentry,housing,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Faith-based housing providers partnered with Board The Board has established partnerships with more than seventy faith-based housing providers and more than 200 non-housing faith-based service providers throughout the state. Value: 70.0 providers Tags: reentry,faith_based,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Non-housing faith-based service providers The Board has established partnerships with more than 200 non-housing faith-based service providers throughout the state. Value: 200.0 providers Tags: reentry,faith_based,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Monthly average parolees with mental health disorders in treatment FY14 In FY14, parole officers supervised a monthly average of 556 individuals with mental health disorders who were enrolled in treatment programming upon their release. Value: 556.0 individuals Tags: mental_health,parole,medical Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Monthly average receiving medication management supervision FY14 In FY14, an average of 208 parolees received monthly medication management supervision. Value: 208.0 individuals Tags: mental_health,parole,medical Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] RPH providers housing offenders with mental health needs Twenty-two RPH providers house offenders with mental health needs. Value: 22.0 providers Tags: mental_health,housing,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Individuals with mental health disorders transitioned into RPH FY14 In FY14, 24 individuals with mental health disorders were transitioned into RPH. Value: 24.0 individuals Tags: mental_health,housing,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parolees referred to drug treatment programs FY14 During FY14, 7,740 parolees were referred to drug treatment programs. Value: 7740.0 parolees Tags: drugs,treatment,parole,medical Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parolees enrolled in drug treatment programs FY14 During FY14, 7,905 parolees were enrolled into drug treatment programs. Value: 7905.0 parolees Tags: drugs,treatment,parole,medical Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parolees completing drug treatment successfully FY14 The number of parolees completing drug treatment successfully during FY14 was 4,139 (60% completion rate). Value: 4139.0 parolees Tags: drugs,treatment,parole,medical Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Drug treatment completion rate FY14 The drug treatment completion rate for parolees in FY14 was 60%. Value: 60.0 percent Tags: drugs,treatment,parole,medical Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Drug tests administered by parole officers FY14 A total of 33,244 drug tests were administered by parole officers in FY14. Value: 33244.0 tests Tags: drugs,testing,parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Contracted substance abuse counselors FY14 During FY14, there were 56 part-time, contracted substance abuse counselors delivering services to offenders under parole supervision in Georgia. Value: 56.0 counselors Tags: drugs,treatment,staffing,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] MAP Groups conducted FY14 There were 2,058 Motivation, Assessment and Planning (MAP) Groups conducted during FY14. Value: 2058.0 groups Tags: drugs,treatment,parole,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Recovery Groups conducted FY14 There were 7,726 Recovery Groups conducted by counselors in FY14. Value: 7726.0 groups Tags: drugs,treatment,parole,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] No Turning Back Recovery Program admissions FY14 In FY14, there were 195 admissions to the No Turning Back Recovery Program at the Washington Parole Detention Center. Value: 195.0 admissions Tags: drugs,treatment,parole,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] No Turning Back Recovery Program graduates FY14 In FY14, 154 parolees graduated from the No Turning Back Recovery Program (including those admitted the previous year) and were returned to parole supervision. Value: 154.0 graduates Tags: drugs,treatment,parole,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] No Turning Back Recovery Program unsuccessful discharges FY14 In FY14, there were 44 unsuccessful discharges from the No Turning Back Recovery Program; those offenders were returned to the general prison population. Value: 44.0 discharges Tags: drugs,treatment,parole,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Georgia prison population exceeds 53,000 The prison population exceeds 53,000 inmates, while the Parole Board still stands at five members. Value: 53000.0 inmates Tags: facilities,demographics,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Offenders incarcerated in Georgia prisons (June 30, 2014) On June 30, 2014, there were more than 53,000 offenders incarcerated in Georgia prisons. Value: 53000.0 offenders Date: 2014-06-30 Tags: facilities,demographics,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Fee collections FY14 In FY14, $13,079,503 was collected in parole supervision fees, victim compensation, and restitution fees via the consolidated banking unit of the Department of Corrections. Value: 13079503.0 dollars Tags: budget,parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole supervision fee collections FY14 In FY14, $11.6 million was collected in parole supervision fees. Value: 11600000.0 dollars Tags: budget,parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Victim compensation and restitution collections FY14 In FY14, $1.2 million was collected in victim compensation and restitution fees. Value: 1200000.0 dollars Tags: budget,victims,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Other fee collections FY14 In FY14, $307,797 was collected in other fees. Value: 307797.0 dollars Tags: budget,parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Direct phone calls from victims handled FY14 During FY14, 5,137 direct phone calls from victims were handled by staff. Value: 5137.0 calls Tags: victims,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim correspondences added to offender records FY14 During FY14, 5,888 correspondences from victims were made a part of offender records. Value: 5888.0 correspondences Tags: victims,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Correspondences sent to victims FY14 During FY14, 9,590 correspondences were sent to victims in response to concerns. Value: 9590.0 correspondences Tags: victims,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim impact statements and notifications filed FY14 During FY14, 2,401 victim impact statements and notifications were filed with the office. Value: 2401.0 statements Tags: victims,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] New V.I.P. registrants FY14 For FY14, there were 1,989 new V.I.P. (Victim Information Program) registrants. Value: 1989.0 registrants Tags: victims,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] V.I.P. phone calls logged FY14 For FY14, 8,531 phone calls were logged into the V.I.P. system made by victims and others. Value: 8531.0 calls Tags: victims,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] V.I.P. calls made to victims FY14 For FY14, the V.I.P. system made 375 calls to victims of crime. Value: 375.0 calls Tags: victims,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Victims seen at Victims Visitors' Days since 2006 Since the Victims Visitors' Day program began in 2006, the Parole Board has seen more than 2,200 victims at the 20 separate events held across the state. Value: 2200.0 victims Tags: victims,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victims Visitors' Day events held since 2006 Since the Victims Visitors' Day program began in 2006, the Parole Board has held 20 separate events across the state. Value: 20.0 events Tags: victims,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Victim satisfaction rate at Victims Visitors' Days FY14 According to exit surveys, 98% of victims participating in a Victims Visitors' Day in FY14 stated that all of their questions were answered to their satisfaction. Value: 98.0 percent Tags: victims,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Lawrenceville Victims Visitors' Day attendance Nearly 150 victims and family members of victims attended the Lawrenceville, Georgia Victims Visitors' Day on July 11, 2013. Value: 150.0 attendees Date: 2013-07-11 Tags: victims,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Savannah Victims Visitors' Day attendance More than 200 victims and family members of victims attended the Victims Visitors' Day in Savannah on September 19, 2013. Value: 200.0 attendees Date: 2013-09-19 Tags: victims,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Forsyth Victims Visitors' Day attendance More than 200 victims of crime attended the Victims Visitors' Day in Forsyth on April 7, 2014, during National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Value: 200.0 attendees Date: 2014-04-07 Tags: victims,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Agency workforce on June 30, 2014 The agency's workforce on June 30, 2014, was 666 employees, up from the previous fiscal year total of 661. Value: 666.0 employees (vs. 661 Workforce FY13) Date: 2014-06-30 Tags: staffing,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Sworn staff count FY14 The number of sworn staff was 427 in FY14. Value: 427.0 staff Tags: staffing,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Non-sworn staff count FY14 The number of non-sworn staff was 239 in FY14. Value: 239.0 staff Tags: staffing,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Chief parole officers count FY14 In FY14, there were 41 Chief Parole Officers. Value: 41.0 officers Tags: staffing,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Assistant chief parole officers count FY14 In FY14, there were 39 Assistant Chief Parole Officers. Value: 39.0 officers Tags: staffing,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officers count FY14 In FY14, there were 284 Parole Officers. Value: 284.0 officers Tags: staffing,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Other sworn staff count FY14 In FY14, there were 63 other sworn staff. Value: 63.0 staff Tags: staffing,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officer turnover rate FY14 The parole officer turnover rate for FY14 was 8.45%. Value: 8.45 percent Tags: staffing,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Male employees percentage FY14 In FY14, male employees comprised 44% (294) of the agency workforce. Value: 44.0 percent Tags: staffing,demographics,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Female employees percentage FY14 In FY14, female employees comprised 56% (372) of the agency workforce. Value: 56.0 percent Tags: staffing,demographics,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Training hours delivered FY14 During FY14, the Board's Training Unit delivered 38,080 hours of training. Value: 38080.0 hours Tags: training,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Sworn staff training hours FY14 Sworn staff training hours totaled 25,610 in FY14. Value: 25610.0 hours Tags: training,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Non-sworn staff training hours FY14 Non-sworn staff received 3,830 hours of training in FY14. Value: 3830.0 hours Tags: training,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Training hours delivered to outside agencies FY14 The Training Unit delivered 10,560 hours of training to outside agencies in FY14. Value: 10560.0 hours Tags: training,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] BPPOTC graduates FY14 In FY14, three Basic Probation/Parole Officer Training Courses (BPPOTC) were conducted, graduating 33 parole officers, 15 probation officers and 12 juvenile probation officers. Value: 33.0 parole officers Tags: training,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Active serving inmate files imaged in FY12 In FY12, the imaging of files of active serving inmates (except for inmates serving life sentences) was completed as 24,811 files were imaged. Value: 24811.0 files Tags: parole,technology,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Active parole files imaged in FY13 In FY13, the unit began imaging active parole files completing a total of 19,844 during that fiscal year. Value: 19844.0 files Tags: parole,technology,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] James Donald oversaw fifth largest prison system with $1.2 billion budget As Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, General Donald oversaw the fifth largest prison system in the nation with an annual budget of more than $1.2 billion. Value: 1200000000.0 dollars Tags: facilities,budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Michael Nail managed over 150,000 probationers and 60,000 inmates at DOC Prior to joining the Parole Board, Michael Nail served as the Director of the Corrections Division, responsible for day-to-day oversight of operations responsible for the management and supervision of over 150,000 adult felony probationers and over 60,000 adult felony inmates. Value: 150000.0 probationers Tags: facilities,operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [estimated] National average parole completion rate estimated at 59% According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the national average parole completion rate was an estimated 59% in FY14. Value: 59.0 percent Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Training Unit has four full-time employees The Board's Training Unit has four full-time employees who, in conjunction with adjunct instructors, facilitated training in FY14. Value: 4.0 employees Tags: training,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 TRENDS (3) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] Parole releases up 4% in FY14 In FY14, parole releases were up 4% over the previous year. Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole population increase during FY14 During FY14, the parole population increased from 25,020 parolees on July 1, 2013, to 25,195 (supervised in-state) on June 30, 2014. Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Joint law enforcement operations more than doubled The Field Operations Division more than doubled the number of operations conducted with other law enforcement agencies in FY14. Tags: operations,parole,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 POLICYS (120) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] Virtual Office pilot start date The Virtual Office began as a pilot in one parole office in March 2012 and is now the manner in which parolees across Georgia are being supervised. Date: 2012-03-01 Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] RPH provider compensation rate Participating RPH housing providers are compensated $600 per month for up to three months, a total not to exceed $1,800 per parolee. Tags: reentry,housing,budget,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole decision requires three of five board members Three of the five board members or a majority, must agree on a parole decision. Tags: parole,policy,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Life sentence parole reconsideration policy If parole is denied to a life sentenced inmate, the Board, by policy, will reconsider the case again at least once every eight years. Tags: parole,policy,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officers required college degree and eight-week training Parole officers must have a college degree and are required to complete an eight-week basic training course. Tags: staffing,training,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Sworn staff annual in-service training requirement Sworn staff must complete a minimum of 20 hours annually of in-service training, including mandatory firearms requalification and use of deadly force. Tags: training,staffing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Non-sworn staff annual in-service training requirement Non-sworn staff must complete a minimum of eight hours annually of in-service training. Tags: training,staffing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole supervision fee priority policy The Parole Board's policy regarding supervision fees requires that each parolee pay only one type of fee. Court-ordered restitution which goes directly to the victim is the first priority. Payments to the Victims Compensation Fund are next, followed by parole supervision fees. Tags: policy,budget,parole,victims Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim Offender Dialogue program initiation requirement The Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD) program can only be initiated by the victim and the offender must voluntarily agree to participate and must acknowledge his/her role in the crime. Tags: victims,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. program eligibility window Inmates within 12 to 18 months of their maximum release date are eligible for the M.O.R.E. program. Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. program eligibility requires no community supervision in sentence Inmates must not have community supervision as a part of their sentence in order to qualify for M.O.R.E. Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. program recommendation origin In November 2011, the Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform recommended that the State Board of Pardons and Paroles develop and implement a program to allow for a mandatory period of community supervision for offenders who would otherwise remain incarcerated until their maximum release date. Date: 2011-11-01 Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. program full implementation date In January 2013, full implementation of the M.O.R.E. program began with weekly intake transfers of inmates into the transitional centers. Date: 2013-01-01 Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] AnyTrax is 100% offender funded AnyTrax is a 100% offender funded, web-based service system. Tags: parole,technology,policy,budget Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] AnyTrax curfew monitoring is 100% offender funded The voice recognition curfew monitoring program is also a 100% offender funded, web-based service system. Tags: parole,technology,policy,budget Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Video conferencing via Google Hangout at no additional cost Video conferencing was expanded in FY14 and the Parole Board is now using Google Web Conferencing ('Google Hangout') which carries no additional costs, including for parole revocation hearings. Tags: parole,technology,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board participation in GBI Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force In FY14, the Board began working as a member of the GBI's Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, with a specialized parole officer from each of the Board's five regions assigned to the task force. Tags: operations,investigations,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officer assigned to Governor's Drug Suppression Task Force The Board assigned one parole officer to the Governor's Drug Suppression Task Force in FY14. Tags: operations,drugs,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Sex offender supervision requirements The Board requires sex offenders to be supervised at the highest level to include GPS and voice recognition monitoring, with monthly compliance checks including property searches, verifying residence requirements and cross checking the GBI data entered on the Sex Offender Registry. Tags: parole,sex_offender,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Tentative Parole Month is not a release date The Tentative Parole Month (TPM) is NOT a release date or a final parole release decision and can be rescinded at any time. Tags: parole,policy,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Clemency Online Navigation System implemented since 2011 Since 2011, the process of preparing a case for consideration by the Board has been completed electronically in CONS, the Clemency Online Navigation System, eliminating the production of paper files. Date: 2011-01-01 Tags: parole,technology,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Document imaging system implemented November 2006 In November 2006, the Parole Board implemented a digital document management system for the imaging of the Board's closed files. Date: 2006-11-01 Tags: parole,technology,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative launched November 2013 In November of 2013, the Georgia Criminal Justice Reform Council launched the Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative (GA-PRI). Date: 2013-11-01 Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] GA-PRI mission statement The GA-PRI mission is to improve public safety by reducing crime through the implementation of a seamless plan of services and supervision developed with each returning citizen and delivered through state and local collaborations, from the time the offender enters prison through their successful transition, reintegration, and aftercare in the community. Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry established June 2013 In June 2013, Governor Deal appointed Braxton Cotton the Executive Director of the newly created Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry, established with the primary mission to coordinate all state resources that affected prisoner reentry within the state of Georgia. Date: 2013-06-01 Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] ApplicantStack applicant tracking system implemented FY14 In FY14, the Human Resources Unit implemented a new applicant tracking system through a strategic partnership with Racarie Software to utilize their product known as 'ApplicantStack.' Tags: staffing,technology,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board member full-time employment status The Parole Board Members are full-time employees and are professionals from various fields, including criminal justice, the legislature and private business. Tags: parole,staffing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Georgia Parole Board member of ICAOS The Georgia Parole Board is a member of the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS), comprised of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands. Tags: parole,transfers,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board liaison officers for faith-based community The Board assigned five parole officers to serve as liaisons between the Board and the faith-based community. Tags: reentry,faith_based,staffing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Eligible inmates automatically considered for parole Eligible inmates are automatically considered for parole. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Life sentence inmates not subject to guidelines or TPM Unlike other offenders, for life sentenced inmates the Board's guidelines are not used and a TPM is not the result of the Board's decision. The Board's decision is either to grant or deny parole. Tags: parole,policy,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Life sentence inmates may receive expedited parole reviews Life sentenced inmates who have been denied parole and have a scheduled reconsideration date may receive expedited parole reviews if the Board receives new information that warrants an earlier review. Tags: parole,policy,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Life sentence inmates may need work release as precondition to parole A life sentenced inmate receiving a 'grant' parole decision may be required to complete a Department of Corrections' work release program as a precondition to parole. Tags: parole,policy,legal,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board members may deviate from guidelines recommendation Board members may agree with the time to serve recommendation provided by the Guidelines Rating System or they may opt to deviate from the recommendation by increasing or decreasing the number of months to be served before parole is granted. The Board also has the authority to deny parole. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole release date can be rescinded at any time A release date that is set can be rescinded at any time prior to the release. Tags: parole,policy,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole can be delayed or denied for programming non-completion or poor conduct Parole could be delayed or denied as a result of the offender not completing required programming, poor prison conduct, or because of detainers, warrants or new sentences. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board conducts monthly meeting in Atlanta Georgia's Parole Board conducts a monthly meeting in Atlanta. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Virtual Office supported by Google Apps for Government Platform Smart-phones, mobile printers, Chromebooks and other necessary equipment are all supported by the Google Apps for Government Platform for the Virtual Office. Tags: parole,technology,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] AnyTrax requires monthly call from parolees AnyTrax is a self reporting program, requiring participants to call the system at least once a month to verify or update their status (address, place of employment, etc.). Tags: parole,technology,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] AnyTrax curfew monitoring piloted in seven parole districts Voice recognition curfew monitoring was piloted in seven parole districts. Tags: parole,technology,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] AnyTrax curfew monitoring used as alternative to incarceration Voice recognition curfew monitoring is used to monitor higher risk offenders upon release from prison and as an alternative to incarceration for offenders who do not pose a threat to public safety but have committed minor violations of supervision. Tags: parole,technology,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board no longer conducts traditional revocation hearings The Parole Board no longer conducts revocation hearings in the traditional manner, now holding video hearings via Google Web Conferencing ('Google Hangout') including final revocation hearings. Tags: parole,technology,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Joint operations include multiple law enforcement agencies Joint law enforcement operations typically include local police departments, sheriff's departments, the Department of Corrections, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Tags: operations,parole,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Interstate Compact Unit handles foreign national releases to ICE The Interstate Compact Unit is responsible for the release of foreign national offenders to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers. Tags: parole,transfers,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. participants required to work with earnings covering program costs Offenders housed at the transitional centers under M.O.R.E. are required to work with a portion of their earnings used to cover program costs. Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. non-compliant inmates returned to secure prison Inmates who are non-compliant in the M.O.R.E. program can be returned to a secure state prison. Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. parole-eligible offenders can be reconsidered for parole Parole eligible offenders placed in the M.O.R.E. program can be reconsidered for parole based on their success in the program. Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Offender Job Fair Initiative collaboration partners The FY14 Job Fair Initiative was a continuation of the collaboration between the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Department of Corrections' Probation Division and Transitional Centers, the Department of Labor, faith-based partners, and local employers. Tags: reentry,employment,parole,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] THOR Directory accessible to public The THOR Directory is a searchable database of community-based transitional housing programs which is accessible to everyone via www.pap.georgia.gov/transitional-housing-offender-reentry. Tags: reentry,housing,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] THOR approved facilities meet specific standards Approved THOR facilities have met specific standards that include sustaining communications with supervising officers and providing safe and healthy living environments. Tags: reentry,housing,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] THOR facilities receive biannual re-approval visits Biannual re-approval visits for THOR facilities are supplemented by feedback about facility operations from parole officers and Department of Corrections' probation officers who frequently make unannounced visits. Tags: reentry,housing,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] RPH provides housing to convicted felons with no residential options The Reentry Partnership Housing Program (RPH) provides 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. Tags: reentry,housing,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] DCA is administrative agent for RPH funding The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is the administrative agent that processes all RPH funding. Tags: reentry,housing,policy,programs,budget Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] RPH parolees provided room and board without charge In return for RPH provider compensation, parolees are provided room and board without charge for up to three months. Tags: reentry,housing,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Specialized parole officers assigned to mental health caseloads Specialized parole officers are assigned to individuals with mental health needs and provide the required increased level of case management and community supervision. Tags: mental_health,parole,policy,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] RPH providers with mental health housing receive increased funding The RPH providers housing individuals with mental health needs receive increased funding for additional expenses incurred to include costs associated with transporting individuals to mental health appointments. Tags: mental_health,housing,policy,budget Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Drug tests identify parolees needing counseling Drug tests identify parolees who need counseling and verify compliance with parole conditions, to include counseling and special conditions. Testing is also used to determine the level of drug usage among those on parole. Tags: drugs,testing,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] MAP Group assesses offender risk of re-arrest The MAP Group assesses the offender's risk of re-arrest based on the research-based parole risk factors. Tags: drugs,treatment,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Successful discharge requires six consecutive sessions and negative drug tests A successful discharge from substance abuse recovery services requires the parolee to attend a minimum of six consecutive sessions and continued negative drug tests. Tags: drugs,treatment,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] No Turning Back Recovery Program serves higher risk and need offenders The No Turning Back Recovery Program located at the Washington Parole Detention Center is an intensive addiction treatment program for parolees who are both higher risk and higher need offenders who were not successful in community-based treatment and supervision. Tags: drugs,treatment,parole,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] V.I.P. is 24-hour automated information system V.I.P. is a 24-hour automated information system providing victims of crime and/or their families with access to information about their offender. Tags: victims,policy,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] V.I.P. registration via victim impact statement or notification form By completing a victim impact statement or crime victim notification form, victims can be registered with V.I.P. Tags: victims,policy,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] V.I.P. provides release information to registered victims Through V.I.P., registered victims receive information on releases after the inmate completes the court ordered term of incarceration (end of sentence), or if the inmate is placed on parole or probation supervision. Tags: victims,policy,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victims Visitors' Days conducted to give victims direct Board access The agency's Victims Visitors' Days are conducted to give crime victims the opportunity to discuss directly with the Board, the crime, the offender, and their impact on the victim or victims. Tags: victims,policy,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] VOD facilitators include parole officers Facilitators of Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD) meetings include parole officers. Tags: victims,policy,programs,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] VOD requires lengthy preparation process VOD requires a lengthy preparation process involving both the victim and the offender working separately with a trained facilitator. Tags: victims,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Office of Victim Services prepares homicide victim families for executions The Office of Victim Services provides preparation and orientation for family members of homicide victims for pending executions in death penalty cases. Tags: victims,policy,death_penalty,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Office of Victim Services advocates for victims The Office of Victim Services provides advocacy for victims, including assisting victims with unwanted contact from offenders and offender compliance with court-mandated conditions. Tags: victims,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Office of Victim Services provides victim referrals The Office of Victim Services provides victim referrals to community-based resources and services. Tags: victims,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim impact statements and protest letters submitted to Board Victim Impact Statements and Protest Letters are submitted to the Parole Board for review. Tags: victims,policy,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Notification of parole consideration, release, and supervision provided to victims The Office of Victim Services provides notification of parole consideration, release, and supervision of offenders to victims. Tags: victims,policy,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Newly hired parole officers must complete training within twelve months All newly hired parole officers must complete the eight week basic training course within twelve months of their hire date. Tags: training,staffing,policy,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] BPPOTC conducted at Georgia Public Safety Training Center The Basic Probation/Parole Officer Training Course is conducted at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. Tags: training,staffing,policy,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] BPPOTC curriculum includes firearms and defensive tactics BPPOTC includes firearms qualification, supervision techniques, investigation procedures, intervention strategies, criminal and Georgia law, policy and procedure, interview skills, physical fitness, arrest procedures, defensive tactics, and data management. Tags: training,staffing,policy,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] New parole officers spend training time in Georgia state prison Newly hired parole officers also spend training time in a Georgia state prison to learn about the Department of Corrections and to learn what offenders experience while incarcerated in order to better equip the officers to assist in reentry. Tags: training,staffing,policy,parole,facilities Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] All agency employees must complete annual in-service training All agency employees must complete in-service training on an annual basis. Tags: training,staffing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board receives POST certification for graduates Upon graduating the BPPOTC, the officers receive P.O.S.T. (Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council) certification as a Probation/Parole Officer. Tags: training,staffing,policy,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Probation/Parole Officers supervise caseloads only for their agency Probation/Parole Officers supervise caseloads only for their agency. Tags: staffing,policy,parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officers assist in serving fugitive warrants during joint operations During joint law enforcement operations, parole officers assist in the serving of fugitive warrants and check on parolees to ensure compliance with parole conditions. Tags: operations,parole,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board member makes recommendation to full Board in revocation hearings The revocation hearing is held by an individual board member who makes a recommendation to the full Board to either revoke and return the offender to prison or continue parole. Tags: parole,legal,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Interstate Compact Unit handles extraditions and victim issues The Interstate Compact Unit is responsible for responding to violations, handling extraditions and addressing victim issues. Tags: parole,transfers,policy,operations,victims Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Interstate Compact Unit responsible for out-of-state placement and transfer The Interstate Compact Unit is responsible for the process of placement and transfer of all Georgia parolees and inmates with an out-of-state residence, and for administering the process for out-of-state parolees transferring to Georgia. Tags: parole,transfers,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. program population includes statutorily ineligible inmates The M.O.R.E. program's offender population includes inmates who are statutorily ineligible for parole which requires them to max-out their sentences in prison and those offenders who have been denied parole. Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. inmates carefully screened by Board and DOC The Parole Board and the Department of Corrections carefully screen inmates for possible placement in the M.O.R.E. program. Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Specialized Parole Officers assigned to DOC Transitional Centers Specialized Parole Officers are now assigned to the Department of Corrections' Transitional Centers (TC) to implement the M.O.R.E. program and provide services to the inmates. Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] GA-PRI framework has three phases Parole plays an integral role on the Statewide Implementation Steering Team targeting the three phases of the GA-PRI framework: Getting Ready, Going Home, and Staying Home. Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] GA-PRI pilot programs co-chaired by five chief parole officers Pilot programs co-chaired by five chief parole officers are currently being implemented and will begin recruiting community stakeholders and implementing the GA-PRI in selected locations. Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] GA-PRI pilots seek unified collaboration of stakeholders The GA-PRI pilot programs will seek a unified collaboration of treatment providers, law enforcement agencies, faith-based organizations, prosecutors, victim advocates, employers, housing providers, citizens and other stakeholders in order to facilitate successful offender reintegration. Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Reentry Services Unit provides transitional services for behavioral health needs As part of the Parole Board's Reentry Services Unit, transitional services are provided for those offenders with behavioral health needs transitioning from prison to the community. Tags: mental_health,reentry,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] THOR Directory search categories include facility types and gender THOR Directory search categories include facility types, gender, location, required fees, required faith-based activities, willingness to accept those with EM (electronic monitoring), sex offenses, and offenders committing violent offenses. Tags: reentry,housing,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Faith-based liaison goal to seek partnership opportunities The goal of the five faith-based liaison parole officers is to seek out faith-based partnership opportunities and service resources for parolees and their families to aid in the reentry process. Tags: reentry,faith_based,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] GOTSR and key state agencies framed GA-PRI The Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry (GOTSR), the Parole Board and several key state agencies have framed the Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative (GA-PRI) which is focusing on public safety, evidence-based practices and community involvement to promote a safer Georgia through successful offender reintegration. Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board and DOC Office of Victim Services keep victims informed The State Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Department of Corrections' Office of Victim Services keeps victims of crime informed about the offender's case and parole status. Tags: victims,parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] V.I.P. forms available online or by phone V.I.P. registration forms are available on-line at www.pap.georgia.gov or by calling 404-651-6668. Tags: victims,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] V.I.P. access phone number Victims can access the V.I.P. system by calling 800-593-9474. Tags: victims,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] V.I.P. registrants issued PIN Upon registering with V.I.P., victims are issued a PIN (Personal Identification Number). Tags: victims,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] VOD provides structured safe one-on-one meeting The Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD) program provides an opportunity for victims of violent crimes to have a structured, safe, direct, one-on-one meeting with the offender. Tags: victims,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] VOD allows discussion of crime and impact The VOD program allows the victim and offender to discuss the crime and its impact on the victim. Tags: victims,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Human Resources Unit provides payroll and benefits support The State Board of Pardons and Paroles' Human Resources Unit provides support to agency staff in key areas such as payroll and benefits. Tags: staffing,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] ApplicantStack features online job applications and automated emails ApplicantStack features include online job applications, new agency job boards, automated emails to applicants, increased hiring process transparency, increased social media presence, and the ability to create supplemental applications for internal promotions. Tags: staffing,technology,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board contact information The State Board of Pardons and Paroles is located at 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.E., Suite 458, East Tower, Atlanta, Georgia 30334-4909, phone 404-657-9450, website www.pap.georgia.gov. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board members are full-time employees Georgia's Parole Board Members are full-time employees. Tags: parole,staffing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board reviews comprehensive case file for each eligible offender Board members reach their decisions after reviewing a comprehensive case file on each eligible offender, generally including investigative reports, reports from the Department of Corrections, a summary of the offender's criminal history, circumstances of current offenses and a recommended number of months to serve based upon the application of the Parole Decision Guidelines. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] CONS electronic case file established after sentence package from DOC The electronic case file is established in CONS after the sentence package is electronically received from the Department of Corrections. Tags: parole,technology,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] CONS initializes notifications to judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement In FY13, CONS began initializing notifications to judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement regarding pending releases. Notifications are also generated to wardens and inmates regarding board decisions. Tags: parole,technology,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Imaging unit images daily offender documents The imaging unit also images offender documents that are generated daily, to include correspondence, revocation documents and victim notifications. Tags: parole,technology,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon application requires criminal history and certified sentence sheets The pardon application requires the applicant to obtain and submit their criminal history, certified sentence sheets for dispositions not noted on their criminal history, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Tags: parole,legal,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon application requires three letters of recommendation Pardon applications require a minimum of three letters of recommendation from non-family. Tags: parole,legal,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Firearms restoration applications require photo ID and interview All restoration of firearms applications require submission of a photo identification and that the applicant be interviewed by a parole staff member. Tags: parole,legal,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon application and process available online The pardon application and complete process description is available online at www.pap.georgia.gov. Tags: parole,legal,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole investigators complete criminal background reports Parole investigators complete criminal background reports for all offenders who are being considered for parole, and for ex-offenders who apply for a pardon. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole investigators collect conviction details and interview inmates After the agency receives an offender's sentencing information electronically from the Department of Corrections, parole investigators throughout the state collect details of conviction offenses, interview inmates and family members for Personal History Statements and complete Post Sentence Investigations. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Hearing examiners prepare rating summaries using Guidelines Rating System For non-life sentence cases, hearing examiners review all of the information contained in the investigations conducted by parole investigators. In order to make equitable recommendations to the board members, hearing examiners process and prepare rating summaries utilizing the agency's Guidelines Rating System. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Cases electronically forwarded to board members after hearing examiner review Following the hearing examiner's review, the cases and recommendations are electronically forwarded to the board members for consideration. Tags: parole,operations,policy,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] TPM set when three of five board members agree A Tentative Parole Month (TPM) is set when three of the five board members agree on a specific amount of time the offender should serve before being granted parole. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Inmates receive written notification of Board decision Inmates receive written notification of the Board's decision regarding Tentative Parole Month. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Inmate TPM Lookup available on agency website An inmate's TPM status is viewable on the agency's website. The Inmate TPM Lookup (offender/inmate parole status) link is located on the home page at www.pap.georgia.gov. Tags: parole,policy,operations,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Final review determines if release date should be set As the Tentative Parole Month (TPM) approaches, the hearing examiner will conduct a final review of the offender's case file. The final review determines if there is any reason a release date should not be set. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole guidelines available on website The Parole Decision Guidelines are available at www.pap.georgia.gov/parole-consideration-eligibility. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole eligibility information available on website For more information on parole eligibility visit: www.pap.georgia.gov. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 LEGAL FACTS (12) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] Parole Board constitutional authority for death sentence commutation Unlike some states where the Governor has the authority, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles is the only entity in the state with the constitutional authority to commute a death sentence. Tags: legal,parole,death_penalty Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board established as independent agency in 1943 In 1943, Georgia voters ratified a landmark amendment to the State Constitution establishing the State Board of Pardons and Paroles as an independent agency authorized to grant paroles, pardons, reprieves, commute sentences (including death sentences), remit sentences and remove disabilities imposed by law. Date: 1943-01-01 Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board expanded to five members in 1973 In 1973, when the prison population reached 9,000 inmates, the Constitution was amended to expand the Parole Board to five members. Date: 1973-01-01 Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board member appointment terms The Georgia Constitution provides that Parole Board Members are to be appointed by the Governor to serve seven-year staggered terms, subject to confirmation by the State Senate. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Seven deadly sins parole eligibility before 1995 If a crime considered to be a 'seven deadly sin' was committed prior to 1995, the offender is eligible for parole after seven years. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Seven deadly sins parole eligibility 1995-2006 In 1995, offenders committing 'seven deadly sin' crimes became eligible for parole after serving fourteen years. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Seven deadly sins parole eligibility after July 1, 2006 If the crime is committed after July 1, 2006, the offender is eligible for parole after serving thirty years. Date: 2006-07-01 Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] No inmate is entitled to parole in Georgia In Georgia, no inmate is entitled to parole, however, by law, most are eligible for consideration and a decision is made by the Board. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon does not expunge criminal record A pardon is an order of official forgiveness from the state of Georgia and is attached to the ex-offender's criminal record. However a pardon does not expunge, remove or erase the crime from the ex-offender's record. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board holds sole constitutional authority for executive clemency The Parole Board holds the sole constitutional authority to grant executive clemency to a condemned inmate. Tags: legal,parole,death_penalty Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board originally consisted of three members Originally, the Board consisted of only three members. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Clemency encompasses parole decision making and pardons In Georgia, Clemency encompasses the parole decision making process. Clemency also pertains to the granting of pardons by the Parole Board. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 FINDINGS (58) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] Georgia Parole Board presented Virtual Office at APPA Conference The State Board of Pardons and Paroles presented the 'Virtual Office' concept at the American Probation and Parole Association Conference in July 2013. Date: 2013-07-01 Tags: parole,operations,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Georgia Parole Board presented voice recognition model at Southern Legislative Conference Georgia's Parole Board presented its voice recognition supervision model at the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) in Alabama as part of the SLC STAR program. Tags: parole,operations,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Workshops presented at Association of Paroling Authorities International Conference Workshops were presented by board staff at the Association of Paroling Authorities International Conference in Colorado, including the Guidelines System and Parole Decision Process. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Executive Director Nail presented on technology in community corrections in Texas Executive Director Michael W. Nail presented in Texas on behalf of the Board regarding the utilization of technology in community corrections at an event hosted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, presenting information about the agency's success with voice recognition, Virtual Offices and virtual final revocation hearings. Tags: parole,operations,technology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Executive Director Nail member of Harvard Executive Session on Community Corrections Michael W. Nail is a member of the Executive Session on Community Corrections at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, among only 30 professionals across the country involved in the Executive Session convening through 2016. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Georgia Parole Board nationally recognized as leading paroling authority For the past several years, the Board has maintained a success rate well above the national average. As a result, the Georgia Parole Board is nationally recognized as a leading paroling authority. Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board manages finite resource of state prison beds The Parole Board, as part of the executive branch, serves as a check and balance on the legislative and judicial branches, while managing the finite resource of state prison beds. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board is sole authority for informed parole decisions The Parole Board is the sole authority to make informed decisions on which inmates are deserving of parole, thereby ensuring that the state's prison beds are dedicated to the offenders who have committed the most serious crimes. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon application backlog addressed in 2012 In 2012, the Parole Board began addressing a major backlog of more than 1,400 pardon applications. Date: 2012-01-01 Tags: parole,legal,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] GA-PRI targeting double-digit reduction in recidivism Assets and barriers for risk/need assessment, programming, housing, employment and other issues are being examined to achieve a double-digit reduction in recidivism through the GA-PRI framework. Tags: reentry,parole,policy,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Interstate Compact Unit operates as one of most efficient in nation The State Board of Pardons and Paroles' Interstate Compact Unit operates as one of the most efficient in the nation. Tags: parole,transfers,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Virtual Office eliminates traditional brick and mortar facility The Virtual Office eliminates the need for the traditional brick and mortar facility, eliminating physical office space and state leases for buildings and property. Tags: parole,operations,policy,budget Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Virtual Office enables flexible work hours for parole officers The Virtual Office allows parole officers to work flexible hours and eliminates the need for parolees to take time off of work to report to a parole office. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] AnyTrax is a Georgia company AnyTrax is a Georgia company providing the voice recognition monitoring system through a public/private partnership. Tags: parole,technology,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Video revocation hearings allow participants at different locations With video revocation hearings, offenders, parole staff and board members may all be at different locations, enhancing public safety through reduced travel and transportation of offenders. Tags: parole,technology,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole presence in prisons communicates importance of conduct By having a parole presence in state prisons, inmates realize that prison conduct is an important part of the parole consideration process. Tags: parole,facilities,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Intermediate sanctions help some offenders avoid revocation Intermediate sanctions contribute to some offenders avoiding revocation. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. provides access to mental health and substance abuse services The M.O.R.E. program provides transitional services by providing the opportunity and assistance in establishing access to mental health and substance abuse services, stable housing, and employment prior to release. Tags: reentry,mental_health,substance_abuse,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Day Reporting Center parolees receive substance abuse treatment By successfully completing the Day Reporting Center program, parolees receive substance abuse treatment and they are continued on parole instead of being revoked to prison. Tags: reentry,substance_abuse,parole,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Faith-based providers address service gaps Faith-based service providers help address the gaps in services not traditionally covered by Parole Board programming, offering emotional support, counseling, mentoring, food, clothing, housing, corrective thinking, employment preparation, and many other services. Tags: reentry,faith_based,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Donald focused on public safety and effective reentry Since joining the Board, General Donald has focused on public safety and effective reentry for the offender population and has worked to increase a base of community partners offering parolees more opportunities for success. Tags: reentry,parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board works with GOTSR and DOC on reentry The Parole Board works with partner state agencies such as the Department of Corrections and the Governor's Office of Transition, Support & Reentry, to ensure that offenders reentering society are doing so equipped with necessary programs and tools to restart a path for success. Tags: reentry,parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board committed to victims of violent crimes The Parole Board continues to make itself personally available to all crime victims with face-to-face interviews at several convenient locations throughout the state. Tags: victims,parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board regularly reviews processes and approaches The Georgia Parole Board is regularly reviewing its processes and approaches and has made many improvements over the last few years. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Clemency Division results-driven for efficient clemency considerations The results-driven Clemency Division has, as a team, made it possible for the Board to act more quickly and efficiently in clemency considerations. Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Other states adopting Georgia parole technology practices Georgia's Parole Board has moved to the forefront of the nation's paroling agencies with the use of cutting edge technology. As a result, other states have begun to adopt similar practices to mirror the success achieved in Georgia. Tags: parole,technology,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board integral component of Criminal Justice System The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles is an integral component of the Criminal Justice System committed to serving and protecting the citizens of Georgia. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board core mission is public safety through prisoner reentry The Board's core mission is ensuring public safety by successfully managing prisoner reentry. Tags: parole,reentry,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officers reintegrate offenders under strict supervision Parole officers skillfully and carefully reintegrate offenders into the community under strict supervision. Tags: parole,reentry,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole supervision goal is quick re-incarceration of violators The goal of parole supervision is to carefully transition the offender back into the community and to quickly re-incarcerate those offenders who fail to follow the conditions of parole. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officers are heart and soul of parole supervision Parole officers, working under the guidance of the Parole Board and agency managers, are the heart and soul of parole supervision. Tags: parole,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Virtual Office increases supervision and public safety The Virtual Office places parole officers in their state vehicle full-time where they are fully operational. The result is increased supervision of parolees in the communities thereby increasing public safety. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Virtual Office enhances relationships with local law enforcement The Virtual Office model of supervision allows for enhanced relationships with local law enforcement, community leaders, resource providers, and other partners. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officers no longer report to an office Parole officers in Georgia no longer report to an office. The state vehicle is the office. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole officers conduct case supervision completely from vehicle Through the use of the latest technology, parole officers in their Virtual Office are equipped and enabled to conduct offender case supervision completely from their vehicle including data entry. Tags: parole,technology,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] AnyTrax reallocates officer resources to higher risk offenders The goal of the AnyTrax program is to eliminate the need for high performing parolees to report monthly in person. As a result, parole officer resources are being reallocated toward the supervision of higher risk/higher need offenders in the community. Tags: parole,technology,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Specialized officers increase monitoring of higher risk parolees Specialized parole officers are able to increase monitoring and field supervision of higher risk/higher need parolees, thereby increasing public safety. Tags: parole,operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] AnyTrax voice recognition software met and exceeded expectations The voice recognition software has met and exceeded expectations for the agency. Tags: parole,technology,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] GPS voice recognition monitoring provides exact offender position Through the GPS Voice Recognition Monitoring, the parole officer knows the offender's exact position through GPS and cellular data. Tags: parole,technology,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Joint law enforcement operations enhance public safety Joint law enforcement operations enhance public safety. Tags: operations,parole,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole prison visits increase communication with prison staff Another objective of parole visits to state prisons is to increase communication and the understanding by prison staff about the parole process. Tags: parole,facilities,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. addresses risk and needs with continuum of care The M.O.R.E. program is engineered to address the risk and needs of this population and establishes a continuum of care with community resource providers prior to the offender's release. Tags: reentry,parole,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Previously max-out inmates received minimal transitional assistance Previously, M.O.R.E.-eligible inmates would be released at end of sentence with minimal, if any, transitional assistance. Tags: reentry,parole,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Mental health treatment needed for successful community transition Mental health treatment is one of many needs required for the successful community transition and long-term stability for the majority of parolees with mental health issues. Tags: mental_health,parole,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board works with community partners for employment and housing The State Board of Pardons and Paroles works with community partners to assist parolees with needed services, to include employment and housing. Tags: reentry,employment,housing,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Offender Job Fairs provide employment assistance across Georgia Offenders on parole received employment assistance through the Job Fair Initiative collaboration at locations across Georgia during the fiscal year. Tags: reentry,employment,parole,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Many offenders approved for parole have limited housing options Many offenders approved for parole have limited or no housing options. There are two housing programs available depending on the parolee's needs and eligibility. Tags: reentry,housing,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] THOR Directory enhances staff ability to match programs The THOR Directory enhances the ability of staff to find programs that match individual characteristics while also reducing the time required to find transitional housing resources. Tags: reentry,housing,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] RPH provides short term financial assistance for stabilization The RPH program provides the short term financial assistance necessary to help stabilize the offender's reentry process and enhances his or her ability to remain crime-free. Tags: reentry,housing,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board expanded faith-based relationships statewide The Parole Board has expanded and strengthened its relationships with faith-based service providers throughout the state of Georgia. Tags: reentry,faith_based,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] ApplicantStack expedited agency hiring process The new applicant tracking system 'ApplicantStack' has expedited the agency's hiring process. Tags: staffing,technology,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board still at five members despite prison population growth The Board still stands at five members, although the prison population exceeds 53,000 inmates. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board members from various professional fields The Parole Board Members are professionals from various fields, including criminal justice, the legislature and private business. Tags: parole,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Clemency Division improves efficiency of decision making The Clemency Division continues to improve processes making the informed decision making process much more efficient. Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] CONS enables paperless parole decision process CONS enables the board members to review an offender's electronic file and complete a parole decision without reviewing a paper file. CONS has significantly improved the agency's business processes. Tags: parole,technology,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Document imaging integrates digital images into electronic business model The imaging process is a key part of the larger Clemency Online Navigation System (CONS), and integrates digital images into the division's electronic business model, thereby improving efficiency while preserving historical information needed for informed decision making. Tags: parole,technology,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Imaging allows viewing of electronic forms from remote locations The imaging process allows the viewing of electronic forms, such as investigative reports, which can be completed and viewed from any remote location with computer access. Tags: parole,technology,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Disproportionate pardon grants in 2013 due to backlog As a result of addressing the backlog of more than 1,400 pardon applications, a disproportionate number of pardon grants by comparison to previous years was recorded in 2013. Date: 2013-01-01 Tags: parole,legal,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 CASE DETAILS (52) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] Parole officer Kelvin Hawkins awarded Governor's Public Safety Award Cuthbert Chief Parole Officer Kelvin Hawkins was recognized at the December 12, 2013, ceremony with a Governor's Public Safety Award for an Act of Heroism. Date: 2013-12-12 Tags: parole,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Terry Barnard elected Chairman for FY2015 Chairman Terry E. Barnard was elected by his colleagues to lead the Board for fiscal year 2015. He was appointed to the Board in May 2010 and reappointed December 31, 2010. Tags: parole,operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Mills elected Vice Chairman for FY2015 Vice Chairman James W. Mills, of Hall County, was elected Vice Chairman of the Parole Board for FY15. He was appointed to the Board in November of 2011. Tags: parole,operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Albert Murray served as Board chairman through June 30, 2014 Board Member Albert R. Murray, of Rockdale County, recently served as chairman of the Board ending two years in the leadership role on June 30, 2014. Date: 2014-06-30 Tags: parole,operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Braxton Cotton appointed to Board November 2013 Board Member Braxton T. Cotton, of Atlanta, was appointed to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles by Governor Nathan Deal in November of 2013. Date: 2013-11-01 Tags: parole,operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Donald appointed to Board January 2009 Major General (Retired) James E. Donald was appointed to the Board in January 2009 following more than five years service as the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections. Date: 2009-01-01 Tags: parole,operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Michael Nail appointed Executive Director July 2010 Michael W. Nail was appointed Executive Director of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles in July 2010. Date: 2010-07-01 Tags: parole,operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Braxton Cotton youngest African American agency head in Georgia history At the age of 30, Mr. Cotton became the youngest African American agency head in Georgia history when appointed Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council in June 2012. Date: 2012-06-01 Tags: parole,staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Donald opened seven Pre-Release Centers as DOC Commissioner As Commissioner of the Department of Corrections, General Donald opened seven new Pre-Release Centers, ten new Faith and Character-based dormitories, six new 'non-resident' Day Reporting Centers, and added over 1,500 new beds for transitional centers or work release programs. Tags: facilities,operations,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Albert Murray ended eleven years of federal oversight of DJJ A major accomplishment as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice was the completion of all requirements for the release from the agency's memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice on May 5, 2009, ending eleven years of federal oversight. Date: 2009-05-05 Tags: legal,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Terry Barnard guided Georgia Sex Offender Registry framework In 1995-1996, Mr. Barnard guided through the Georgia House the framework for the Georgia Sex Offender Registry and Sexual Offender Registration Review Board. Tags: legal,policy,sex_offender Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Mills sponsored 'IN GOD WE TRUST' flag amendment During his legislative service, Mr. Mills sponsored key legislation, including the amendment that placed 'IN GOD WE TRUST' on the Georgia state flag. Tags: legal,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Mills passed proof of citizenship voting legislation During his legislative service, Mr. Mills passed 'proof of citizenship when registering to vote' legislation. Tags: legal,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Mills helped pass Georgia Mortgage Fraud Law During his legislative service, Mr. Mills helped to pass the Georgia Mortgage Fraud Law allowing district attorneys to prosecute mortgage fraud. Tags: legal,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Mills passed Option of Adoption legislation During his legislative service, Mr. Mills passed the 'Option of Adoption' legislation, the first-of-its-kind in the nation. Tags: legal,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Northeast Georgia Community Service Board provides RPH housing and treatment The Northeast Georgia Community Service Board provides both RPH housing and immediate access to treatment services upon an individual's release from incarceration. Tags: mental_health,housing,reentry,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Michael Nail serves on POST Executive Council Michael W. Nail currently serves on the Executive Council of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council and is Chairman of the Probable Cause Committee. Tags: staffing,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Michael Nail began career as probation officer in 1989 Mr. Nail began his career with the Department of Corrections as a probation officer in 1989. Date: 1989-01-01 Tags: staffing,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Michael Nail graduate of Georgia Law Enforcement Command College Michael W. Nail holds a Master of Public Administration, a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, and is a graduate of the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College. Tags: staffing,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Donald earned Bronze Star in Gulf War I Mr. Donald earned the Bronze Star as a Task Force Commander with the 101st Airborne 'Screaming Eagles' during Gulf War I. Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Donald served two terms as board chairman General Donald served two terms as board chairman from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2012. Tags: parole,operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Albert Murray served as DJJ Commissioner January 2004 to May 2010 Albert Murray served as Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice from January 2004 to May 2010, the longest serving juvenile justice commissioner in Georgia's history. Tags: staffing,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Albert Murray received ACA Cass Award for lifetime achievement In 2009, Albert Murray received the American Correctional Association's Cass Award for lifetime achievement. Date: 2009-01-01 Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Braxton Cotton served as Executive Director of CJCC In June 2012, Governor Deal appointed Mr. Cotton to serve as Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), where he oversaw tens of millions of dollars in state and federal grant funds. Date: 2012-06-01 Tags: staffing,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Braxton Cotton key in implementation of Governor's Criminal Justice Reform Mr. Cotton was key in the implementation of the Governor's Criminal Justice Reform, phases 1 and 2. Tags: policy,operations,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Braxton Cotton began law enforcement career at Milledgeville Police Department Mr. Cotton began his law enforcement career as a police officer with the Milledgeville Police Department, then joined the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, serving as a detective, SWAT team member, crime suppression unit member, and firearms instructor. Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Braxton Cotton named 2004 Officer of the Year Braxton Cotton was named 2004 Officer of the Year while serving with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office. Date: 2004-01-01 Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Braxton Cotton served in Executive Protection Unit While serving as a Georgia State Patrol trooper, Mr. Cotton was assigned to the Executive Protection Unit, serving Governor Sonny Perdue and Governor Nathan Deal. Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Braxton Cotton class president for 84th Trooper School Mr. Cotton was the class president for the 84th Trooper School for the Georgia State Patrol. Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Braxton Cotton commissioned as Second Lieutenant in U.S. Army Reserves After graduating from Georgia Military College, Mr. Cotton commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserves in the Infantry and was awarded the Army Achievement Medal. Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Terry Barnard served nearly sixteen years in Georgia House Terry Barnard, the former State Representative, served nearly sixteen years in the Georgia House of Representatives. Tags: staffing,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Terry Barnard appointed to State Commission on Family Violence in 2012 In 2012, Mr. Barnard was appointed by Governor Nathan Deal to the State Commission on Family Violence. Date: 2012-01-01 Tags: staffing,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Terry Barnard has eighteen years financial industry experience Terry Barnard has more than eighteen years of experience in the financial industry, serving as Vice President and Manager of First Citizens Bank of Reidsville and as a Regional Marketing Director for Green Tree Acceptance. Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Mills served nineteen years in legislature James W. Mills, the former State Representative, served nineteen years in the legislature representing the 25th district. Tags: staffing,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Mills named Christian Coalition Legislator of the Year 2001 Mr. Mills was named Christian Coalition Legislator of the Year in 2001. Date: 2001-01-01 Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Mills named Legislator of the Year by Georgia Retail Association 2007 In 2007, James Mills was named 'Legislator of the Year' by the Georgia Retail Association. Date: 2007-01-01 Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Mills inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame In 2007, James Mills received the 'Outstanding American Award' and was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Date: 2007-01-01 Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Mills received Pro-Life Hero award James Mills is the recipient of the 'Pro-Life Hero' award from the Georgia Right to Life organization, and in 2007, he was named the Pro-Life Hero Legislator by the Justice Foundation. Date: 2007-01-01 Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Mills named to Atlanta Business Chronicle Who's Who in Finance three times James Mills is a successful businessman and three times he has been named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Who's Who in Finance. Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Mills graduated Mercer University 1985 Mr. Mills graduated from Mercer University in 1985 with a bachelor's degree and received a master's degree from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1990. Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Donald graduated University of Mississippi General Donald is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History. He earned his Master of Public Administration from the University of Missouri. Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Donald received Mississippi Trailblazer Award 2010 General Donald is the 2010 recipient of the Mississippi Trailblazer Award honoring his outstanding achievement in the U.S. Military and government. Date: 2010-01-01 Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] James Donald inducted into University of Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame 2012 In 2012, General Donald was inducted into the University of Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame. Date: 2012-01-01 Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Albert Murray served 16 years in Tennessee Albert Murray's distinguished career includes 16 years in Tennessee where he served as Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Children Services and the Department of Youth Development. Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Albert Murray first commissioner of Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority Albert Murray was named as the first commissioner of the newly created Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority in 1996, holding this position until 2003. Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Albert Murray served as Deputy Commissioner of Programs for Alabama DOC In 2003, Mr. Murray served as Deputy Commissioner of Programs for the Alabama Department of Corrections. Date: 2003-01-01 Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Albert Murray graduated cum laude from Middle Tennessee State University Mr. Murray graduated cum laude with a master's degree in Education from Middle Tennessee State University and has a bachelor's degree in English from Tennessee State University. Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Terry Barnard elected vice chairman for FY13 and FY14 Terry Barnard was elected vice chairman for FY13 and re-elected as vice chair for FY14. Tags: parole,operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Albert Murray served two one-year terms as vice chairman Prior to serving as Chairman of the Parole Board, Mr. Murray served two, one-year terms as vice chairman. Tags: parole,operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Lawrenceville Victims Visitors' Day conducted with Gwinnett County DA The Lawrenceville Victims Visitors' Day on July 11, 2013 was conducted in conjunction with the Gwinnett County District Attorney Victim Witness Assistance Program. Date: 2013-07-11 Tags: victims,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Savannah Victims Visitors' Day was second visit since 2006 The Savannah Victims Visitors' Day on September 19, 2013 was the second visit to Savannah by the Parole Board, which first visited Savannah in 2006. Date: 2013-09-19 Tags: victims,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Forsyth Victims Visitors' Day held at DOC headquarters The Forsyth Victims Visitors' Day on April 7, 2014 was conducted at the Department of Corrections' headquarters as part of National Crime Victims' Rights Week ceremonies. Date: 2014-04-07 Tags: victims,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 DATA GAPS (1) ---------------------------------------- - [reported] M.O.R.E. recidivism data being collected As the M.O.R.E. program progresses, information is being collected regarding a correlation with recidivism rates. Tags: reentry,parole,data_gap,programs Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 METHODOLOGY NOTES (3) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] Parole completion rate based on BJS methodology The calculations of Georgia parole completion rates are based on BJS methodology. Tags: parole,methodology,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] M.O.R.E. program developed over 13 months The M.O.R.E. program was developed over 13 months following the November 2011 recommendation by the Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform. Tags: reentry,parole,programs,methodology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Annual report prepared by Office of Communications and Office of Information Technology The Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Report was prepared by the Parole Board's Office of Communications and the Office of Information Technology. Cover by Richard Oleson. Tags: operations,methodology Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 DATASETS (8) ---------------------------------------- # Pardon Administration Unit FY14 Statistics Pardon application and grant statistics for FY2014 from the Pardon Administration Unit. Category Count -------------------------------------------------------------- Applications Received (all types) 1564 Pardons Granted w/out Firearms being restored 297 Pardons Granted with Firearms being restored 684 Restorations of Civil and Political Rights 147 Restorations of Civil and Political Rights w/Firearms 23 Total applications granted FY14 1151 # Clemency Actions in FY14 Release actions, discharges, initial decisions, life sentence decisions, and other board actions for FY2014. Action Type Total ------------------------------------------- Parole Certificates 8934 Out-of-State Parole Orders 464 Conditional Transfers 1214 Out-of-State Conditional Transfers 258 Supervised Reprieves 1786 Out-of-State Supervised Reprieves 94 Commutations 3119 Medical Reprieves 44 Out-of-State ICE Orders 299 TOTAL RELEASES 16212 TOTAL DISCHARGES 10378 INITIAL DECISIONS UNDER GUIDELINES 10245 Deny Parole to Life Cases 577 Grant Parole to Life Cases 133 TOTAL LIFE DECISIONS 710 Pardons Granted (all types) 1151 Restoration of Rights 170 Revocation Hearings 245 Preliminary Hearings 106 # Releases Under Supervision (June 30, 2014) Parole population breakdown as of June 30, 2014. Category Count ----------------------------------------- Georgia Releases in Georgia 24171 Out-of-State Releases in Georgia 1024 Georgia Releases Out-of-State 1975 TOTAL PAROLE POPULATION 27170 # Interstate Compact Fiscal Year 2014 Statistics Interstate compact unit statistics for FY2014. Category Count ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Offenders Released/Paroled to Out-of-State Supervision 543 Offenders under Out-of-State Supervision (June 30, 2014) 1975 Offenders Released to ICE for Deportation 224 Offenders under Georgia Supervision from other states (June 30, 2014) 1024 # THOR Facilities FY14 Transitional Housing for Offender Reentry (THOR) facility statistics for FY2014. Category Count ------------------------------------------------ Total THOR Facilities 108 Number of site visits completed 76 Number of structured housing residences 23 Number of standard recovery residences 52 Number of intensive recovery residences 33 # RPH Program FY14 Statistics Reentry Partnership Housing (RPH) program statistics for FY2014. Category Value ----------------------------------- RPH providers 28 Parolees placed in RPH 488 RPH expenditures 701304 Cost avoidance generated 2582596 # Sworn Staff Breakdown FY14 Sworn staff composition of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles in FY2014. Position Count ---------------------------------------- Chief Parole Officers 41 Assistant Chief Parole Officers 39 Parole Officers 284 Other sworn staff 63 Total sworn staff 427 Non-sworn staff 239 # Fee Collections for FY2014 Fee collections breakdown for FY2014 including parole supervision fees, victim compensation, and restitution fees. Category Amount ----------------------------------------------- Parole supervision fees 11600000 Victim compensation and restitution 1200000 Other fees 307797 Total collected 13079503 KEY ENTITIES (43) ---------------------------------------- - Albert R. Murray [person]: Board Member from Rockdale County who served as chairman of the Board ending two years in the leadership role on June 30, 2014. Former Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (January 2004 to May 2010), the longest serving juvenile justice commissioner in Georgia's history. (aka: Albert Murray, Mr. Murray) - American Correctional Association [organization]: One of three national bodies offering voluntary accreditation to correctional facilities (aka: ACA) - American Probation and Parole Association [organization]: Professional association for probation and parole. The Parole Board's Clemency Division presented at the 48th APPA Annual Training Institute in New York City. (aka: APPA) - AnyTrax [organization]: Georgia-based company providing voice recognition monitoring, curfew monitoring, and GPS monitoring systems through a public/private partnership with the Parole Board. The system is 100% offender funded. (aka: Anytrax) - Association of Paroling Authorities International [organization]: International association of paroling authorities. Parole Board staff conducted a workshop at their conference in FY2024. - Braxton T. Cotton [person]: Member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Appointed November 2013 by Governor Nathan Deal. Former Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry. (aka: Mr. Cotton) - 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) - Clemency Online Navigation System [program]: Electronic case management system used by the Parole Board to prepare cases for consideration, access offender case material, and make clemency decisions electronically. (aka: CONS) - Criminal Justice Coordinating Council [organization]: Georgia state agency administering the Crime Victims Compensation Program (aka: CJCC) - Department of Community Affairs [organization]: State agency serving as the administrative agent that processes all RPH funding. (aka: DCA) - Georgia Bureau of Investigation [organization]: Georgia state law enforcement agency that conducts some criminal investigations involving the prisons (aka: GBI) - Georgia Criminal Justice Reform Council [organization]: Council that launched the Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative (GA-PRI) in November 2013. - 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 Department of Juvenile Justice [organization]: Georgia state agency responsible for juvenile corrections, received portion of VOI/TIS grant funds for bed construction. (aka: DJJ) - Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force [operation]: GBI task force that the Parole Board joined in FY14, with a specialized parole officer from each of the Board's five regions assigned. - Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council [organization]: Separate state agency that investigates some cases of involuntary GDC officer terminations, suspensions, and alleged criminal involvement (aka: POST) - Georgia Prisoner Reentry Initiative [program]: Initiative launched in November 2013 by the Georgia Criminal Justice Reform Council to improve public safety by reducing crime through a seamless plan of services and supervision for returning citizens. (aka: GA-PRI) - Georgia Public Safety Training Center [organization]: State training center providing the basic coroner training course required within 180 days of election. (aka: GPSTC) - Governor's Drug Suppression Task Force [operation]: Task force to which the Board assigned one parole officer in FY14. - Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry [organization]: Office established in June 2013 with Braxton Cotton as Executive Director, with the primary mission to coordinate all state resources affecting prisoner reentry within Georgia. - Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government [organization]: Institution hosting the Executive Session on Community Corrections, of which Michael Nail is a member. (aka: Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government) - Immigration and Customs Enforcement [organization]: Federal agency receiving foreign national offenders for deportation through the ICE Rapid REPAT program. (aka: ICE) - 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 E. Donald [person]: Board Member appointed in January 2009 following more than five years as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections. Served two terms as board chairman from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2012. Retired Major General of the United States Army Forces Command. (aka: General Donald, James Donald, Major General (Retired) James E. Donald) - James W. Mills [person]: Member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Served as chairman for FY2018 and vice chairman for FY2015-FY2017. Appointed to the Board in November 2011 by Governor Nathan Deal. Former State Representative from Hall County. (aka: James Mills) - Kelvin Hawkins [person]: Cuthbert Chief Parole Officer recognized at the December 12, 2013 ceremony with a Governor's Public Safety Award for an Act of Heroism. (aka: Cuthbert Chief Parole Officer Kelvin Hawkins) - M.O.R.E. Program [program]: Transitional program implemented in January 2013 for offenders who would otherwise remain incarcerated until their max release dates. Provides transitional services including mental health and substance abuse services, stable housing, and employment prior to release. FY14 was the program's first full year of operation. (aka: Max-Out Reentry Program, M.O.R.E., Max-Out Reentry) - Michael W. Nail [person]: Executive Director of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, appointed July 2010. Manages day-to-day operations and reports directly to the five-member board. Former Director of the Corrections Division at the Georgia Department of Corrections. (aka: Michael Nail, Mr. Nail, Executive Director Nail) - No Turning Back Recovery Program [program]: Intensive addiction treatment program for parolees at the Washington Parole Detention Center who are higher risk and higher need offenders not successful in community-based treatment and supervision. - Northeast Georgia Community Service Board [organization]: RPH provider that provides both RPH housing and immediate access to treatment services upon an individual's release from incarceration. - Racarie Software [organization]: Software company providing the 'ApplicantStack' applicant tracking system to the Parole Board's Human Resources Unit. - 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) - Southern Legislative Conference [organization]: Conference where Georgia's Parole Board presented its voice recognition supervision model in Alabama as part of the SLC STAR program. (aka: SLC) - Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform [organization]: Council that in November 2011 recommended the State Board of Pardons and Paroles develop and implement the M.O.R.E. program. - State Board of Pardons and Paroles [organization]: Georgia state entity that serves as a reporting entity for sexual abuse allegations in prisons - Terry E. Barnard [person]: Board Member and second longest serving chair in the Board's 80-year history. Served as chairman from July 2014 to June 2017 and July 2018 to June 2024. Former State Representative for nearly 16 years. - Texas Public Policy Foundation [organization]: Organization that hosted an event in Texas where Executive Director Michael Nail presented information about the agency's success with voice recognition, Virtual Offices and virtual final revocation hearings. - THOR Directory [program]: Searchable database of community-based transitional housing programs accessible to everyone via www.pap.georgia.gov/transitional-housing-offender-reentry. (aka: Transitional Housing for Offender Reentry, THOR) - U.S. Department of Justice [organization]: Federal agency that published October 2024 findings report on unconstitutional conditions in Georgia prisons. (aka: DOJ) - U.S. Marshals Service [organization]: Federal law enforcement agency participating in joint law enforcement operations with Georgia parole staff. - 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.) - Victim Offender Dialogue Program [program]: Program offering structured, safe environment for victims of violent crimes to engage in one-on-one meetings with their offenders. (aka: VOD) - Washington Parole Detention Center [facility]: Parole detention center in Washington, Georgia, housing the No Turning Back Recovery Program. 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