GPS RESEARCH LIBRARY: BOPP Annual Report FY2025 — Georgia Parole Board ============================================================ Georgia Prisoners' Speak — gps.press Generated: 2026-08-25 09:03:54 EDT Research Date: 2026-08-13 Topic: Parole JSON: https://gps.press/research-data/bopp-annual-report-fy2025-georgia-parole-board/?format=json SUMMARY ---------------------------------------- The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles FY2025 Annual Report documents a fiscal year in which 5,588 offenders were released on parole, with a 73% successful parole completion rate that exceeds the national average of approximately 60%. The Board considered 20,364 inmate cases and cast 76,261 clemency votes, while the agency underwent a significant reorganization that established an independent Investigations Division and transferred Pardons and Restoration of Rights functions to the Post-Release Considerations Division. The report highlights the launch of the nation's first parole board Comfort Dog Program, extensive victim engagement through Victim Impact Sessions, and a calculated annual cost avoidance of more than $380 million from parole supervision versus incarceration. STATISTICS (82) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] Offenders released on parole in FY25 In Fiscal Year 2025, through the Board's executive clemency authority, 5,588 offenders were released from prison to serve the remainder of their prison sentence on parole. Value: 5588.0 offenders (vs. 5443 FY24 releases) Tags: parole,releases,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole completion rate FY25 Georgia's percentage of parolees successfully completing parole in FY25 was 73%, compared to a national average estimated at approximately 60%. Value: 73.0 percent (vs. 60 National average) Tags: parole,reentry,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Total clemency votes cast in FY25 In FY25, the five Board Members made a total of 76,261 votes, representing all Board decisions requiring a vote and multiple votes or decisions for each offender case during the fiscal year. Value: 76261.0 votes Tags: operations,policy,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole eligible offender cases considered in FY25 The total number of parole eligible offender cases considered by the Board Members during the fiscal year was 20,364. Value: 20364.0 cases Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] FY25 parole releases increased by 145 over FY24 During FY25, the Georgia Parole Board released 5,588 offenders from prison. This total represented 145 more parole board-initiated releases from the previous fiscal year. Value: 145.0 releases Tags: parole,releases,trend Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [estimated] Annual cost avoidance from parole supervision FY25 The annual estimated cost avoidance to the state, due to offenders being under parole supervision as opposed to housing them in a state prison, was more than $380 million dollars for FY25. Value: 380000000.0 dollars (vs. 343000000 FY24 cost avoidance) Tags: budget,parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Cost per day to incarcerate a state inmate in Georgia FY25 The FY25 cost per day to incarcerate a state inmate in Georgia was $80.31, compared to the community supervision cost per day of $3.13. Value: 80.31 dollars per day (vs. 3.13 Community supervision cost per day) Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Offender files initiated for parole consideration in FY25 In FY25, there were 16,596 offender files initiated or prepared by the Pre-Release Considerations Division for parole consideration by the Board. Value: 16596.0 files Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] GPEDS notifications generated in FY25 For FY25, 42,749 notifications (all types) were generated by GPEDS (Georgia Parole Evidence-based Data System). Value: 42749.0 notifications Tags: operations,policy,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Preconditions to parole imposed in FY25 There were 4,781 preconditions to parole imposed by the Board on inmates during the fiscal year. Value: 4781.0 preconditions Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] PICs awarded to state inmates in FY25 In FY25, the Parole Board members granted 30,710 PIC (Performance Incentive Credit) or PIC points to state inmates who had earned them by completing specific programming and work details. Each PIC point equals one month that a TPM can be changed to an earlier date. Value: 30710.0 PIC points (vs. 29962 FY24 PICs awarded) Tags: parole,policy,reentry,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Second solicitation notifications sent to judges and prosecutors in FY25 In FY25, 2,485 case notifications or second solicitations/notifications were sent to judges and prosecutors regarding offenders convicted of serious felonies. Value: 2485.0 notifications Tags: parole,legal,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] 90-day notifications sent in serious violent felony cases FY25 In FY25, the Board sent 90-day notifications in 324 cases regarding offenders convicted of serious violent felonies under consideration for parole release. Value: 324.0 cases Tags: parole,legal,victims,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Life-sentenced inmates granted/released for serious violent felonies in FY25 Lifers serving for a Serious Violent Felony - Granted/Released in FY25: 87. Total Lifers Considered for parole in FY25: 2,277. Value: 87.0 inmates (vs. 2277 Total lifers considered) Tags: parole,legal,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Average time served on life sentence for serious violent felonies in FY25 In FY 2025, the average time served on a life sentence for serious violent felonies prior to a release was 29.6 years. In 1973, life-sentenced inmates convicted of serious violent felonies served less than nine years in prison, on average, before being released. By the year 2000, the average had increased to more than 15 years. By 2010, the average time served was nearly 20 years. Value: 29.6 years (vs. 9 Average years served in 1973) Tags: parole,legal,trend,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Life sentence cases denied in FY25 Life Sentence Cases Denied: 2,154. Life Sentence Cases Granted/released: 123 (total includes the 87 SVF life sentence cases). Total Life Sentence Case Decisions: 2,277. Value: 2154.0 cases denied (vs. 123 Life sentence cases granted/released) Tags: parole,legal,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole certificates issued in FY25 Parole Certificates: 4,037. Out-of-State Parole Orders: 294. Conditional Transfers: 710. Out-of-State Conditional Transfers: 128. Supervised Reprieves: 409. Out-of-State Supervised Reprieves: 0. Commutations: 0. Medical Reprieves: 10. Out-of-State ICE Orders: 0. Total Prison Releases by Parole: 5,588. Value: 4037.0 certificates Tags: parole,operations,releases Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Total guidelines decisions in FY25 Total Guidelines Decisions: 13,743. The Board considered 20,364 cases for releases or future tentative parole months: 2,277 life sentenced cases, 13,743 guideline cases, and 4,344 short sentence cases. Value: 13743.0 decisions Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Short sentence cases considered in FY25 The Board considered 4,344 short sentence cases in FY25. Value: 4344.0 cases Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Final reviews completed by Critical Analysis Unit in FY25 In FY25, 10,360 final reviews were completed, and random audits were completed to verify the accuracy of case evaluations, risk level assessments and assigned crime severity levels. Value: 10360.0 reviews Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole population decreased in FY25 During Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), the population of offenders on parole under community supervision decreased from 15,105 on July 1, 2024, to 14,568 on June 30, 2025. Value: 14568.0 offenders (vs. 15105 Population on July 1, 2024) Tags: parole,operations,trend Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Offenders discharged from parole in FY25 The number of offenders discharged from parole was 4,729 in FY25. Value: 4729.0 offenders Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Cumulative offenders under parole supervision in FY25 The cumulative number of offenders under parole supervision during the fiscal year was 21,151. Value: 21151.0 offenders Tags: parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole warrants issued in FY25 In FY25, a total of 3,300 warrants were issued by the Parole Board. Value: 3300.0 warrants Tags: parole,operations,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Warrants entered into GCIC/NCIC system in FY25 In FY25, the GCIC Unit entered 1,864 warrants into the GCIC/NCIC system. Value: 1864.0 warrants Tags: parole,operations,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole revocations in FY25 During FY25, the Board revoked 1,273 parole violators returning the offenders to prison to serve their sentences in confinement. The number of offenders revoked decreased by 11.41% (-164) from the previous fiscal year. Value: 1273.0 revocations (vs. 1437 FY24 revocations) Tags: parole,operations,trend Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Technical violations as share of revocations in FY25 Of the FY25 total number of revocations, less than 1% were revoked based on technical violations which include but are not limited to drug use, curfew violations, or failure to pay fines and fees. Value: 1.0 percent Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Final revocation hearings conducted in FY25 Parole Board Members conducted 256 final revocation hearings during FY25. Value: 256.0 hearings Tags: parole,operations,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] SB174 commutation cases considered in FY25 During FY 2025, the Parole Board considered 284 cases for commutation under SB174 and commuted forty (40) cases that met the strict criteria of the Board. Value: 284.0 cases considered (vs. 40 Cases commuted) Tags: parole,legal,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon and restoration of rights applications in FY25 In FY25, 874 pardon and restoration of rights applications were received and 436 were granted (all types). There were ten (10) fewer applications granted during the fiscal year compared to the previous year. Value: 874.0 applications received (vs. 436 Applications granted) Tags: legal,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardons granted without firearms restored in FY25 Pardons granted without firearms being restored: 169. Pardons granted with firearms being restored: 164. Restorations of civil and political rights: 80. Restorations of civil and political rights with firearms restored: 23. Total applications granted (including applications filed in previous year): 436. Total number of cases denied: 151. Value: 169.0 pardons Tags: legal,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon notifications sent to district attorneys in FY25 During FY25, the Parole Board sent 1,647 notifications to district attorneys regarding ex-offenders applying for pardons. Value: 1647.0 notifications Tags: legal,operations,victims Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Offenders released to out-of-state supervision in FY25 During FY25, the Interstate Compact Unit released 329 offenders to out-of-state supervision. Value: 329.0 offenders Tags: parole,transfers,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Georgia offenders under active parole supervision in Compact states As of June 30, 2025, there were 2,188 Georgia offenders under active parole supervision in Compact states and 1,271 other Compact state offenders on parole supervision in Georgia. Value: 2188.0 offenders (vs. 1271 Other Compact state offenders in Georgia) Tags: parole,transfers,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Foreign national offenders released to ICE in FY25 Via the ICE Rapid REPAT (Removal of Eligible Parolees Accepted for Transfer) Program, in FY 2025, no foreign national offenders were released to ICE for deportation resulting in no cost avoidance. Value: 0.0 offenders Tags: parole,transfers,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Documents scanned by Scanning and Imaging Unit in FY25 In FY 2025, the Scanning and Imaging Unit scanned 54,576 documents into the Portal, GPEDS, and TRIM case management systems. During FY 2025, 13,582 archived files were imaged, with about 113,877 remaining. Value: 54576.0 documents Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parolees referred to New Direction Recovery Program in FY25 For FY25, thirty-six (36) parolees were referred to the New Direction Recovery Program. As of June 30, 2025, fourteen (14) parolees had graduated from the program during the fiscal year and were returned to parole supervision. Value: 36.0 parolees referred (vs. 14 Parolees graduated) Tags: parole,mental_health,reentry,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Investigations completed in FY25 In FY25, the investigators completed 33,221 investigations for the Parole Board. Fifty-six (56) investigators work in the Investigations Division. Value: 33221.0 investigations Tags: operations,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole investigators in the field Thirty-three (33) investigators are assigned to the field and complete post sentence investigations and profiles for all offenders sentenced by Georgia courts. Value: 33.0 investigators Tags: operations,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Institutional investigators in FY25 Nine (9) investigators are assigned to work within the prisons to conduct personal history investigations during the diagnostic process at which time they will interview inmates. Value: 9.0 investigators Tags: operations,investigations,facilities Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Criminal investigators in FY25 The Board has fourteen (14) P.O.S.T. certified criminal investigators who conduct face-to-face interviews and complete post sentence investigations. Value: 14.0 investigators Tags: operations,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] GOVS phone calls handled in FY25 In FY25, 11,872 phone calls from or to victims were handled by staff. Value: 11872.0 phone calls Tags: victims,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] GOVS outgoing correspondence in FY25 32,808 outgoing correspondences were sent to victims in response to concerns in FY25. Value: 32808.0 correspondences Tags: victims,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] GOVS incoming correspondence in FY25 10,044 correspondences were received from victims and filed with the office in FY25. Value: 10044.0 correspondences Tags: victims,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] New GA-V.I.P. registrants in FY25 For FY25, there were 3,300 new GA-V.I.P. registrants, and 4,801 phone calls from victims were logged into the system. The system made 2,131 calls to victims. Value: 3300.0 registrants Tags: victims,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim Offender Dialogues initiated in FY25 In Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, seven (7) VOD dialogues were initiated. Eleven (11) more dialogues are in the process of being completed in FY 2026. Value: 7.0 dialogues Tags: victims,operations,mental_health Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim Impact Sessions conducted since April 2022 Since April 2022, thirty-eight (38) Victim Impact Sessions have been conducted, and 584 victims have had the opportunity to meet with the Board. In FY25, sixteen (16) Victim Impact Sessions were conducted. Value: 38.0 sessions (vs. 584 Victims who met with the Board) Tags: victims,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim Impact Sessions conducted in FY25 In FY25, sixteen (16) Victim Impact Sessions were conducted across Georgia. Value: 16.0 sessions Tags: victims,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [estimated] GOVS community outreach reach in FY25 The Georgia Office of Victim Services participated in more than a dozen events statewide, connecting with nearly 2,000 individuals through outreach, education, and advocacy. Value: 2000.0 individuals Tags: victims,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Total employees at Parole Board in FY25 Total Employees: 181. 176 full-time, 5 part-time employees. Value: 181.0 employees Tags: operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Employees by race/ethnicity in FY25 Employees by race/ethnicity: Asian 2, Black 104, White 72, Hispanic 2, Other 1. Value: 104.0 Black employees Tags: staffing,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Employees by gender in FY25 Employees by gender: Female 146, Male 35. Value: 146.0 female employees (vs. 35 Male employees) Tags: staffing,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Employees by tenure in FY25 Employees by tenure: 00-10 Years 79, 11-20 Years 49, 21-30 Years 36, 31-40 Years 16, 41+ Years 1. Value: 79.0 employees with 0-10 years Tags: staffing,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Employees by age group in FY25 Employees by age group: 21-30: 17, 31-40: 39, 41-50: 47, 51-60: 51, 61-70: 27. Value: 51.0 employees aged 51-60 Tags: staffing,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Retirement eligibility of Parole Board employees Retirement eligibility: Eligible currently 7.1%, Eligible in 12 months or less 4.0%, Eligible in 1 to 2 Years 1.7%, 3 to 5 Years 9.7%, Cumulative within 5 Years 2.6%. Value: 7.1 percent eligible currently Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] New hires, promotions, and retirements in FY25 Employment statistics FY25: New Hires 15, Promotions 24, Retirements 10. Value: 15.0 new hires (vs. 24 Promotions) Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Military veterans employed by Parole Board The agency employs twelve military veterans. Value: 12.0 veterans Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Training hours taken by sworn staff in FY25 Training hours taken by staff FY25: Sworn staff 3,129 hours. Non-sworn staff 704 hours. Training hours delivered by Parole Training Office 674. Value: 3129.0 hours (vs. 704 Non-sworn staff hours) Tags: operations,staffing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [estimated] Annual savings from Android MDM migration Successfully transitioned agency Android phones to JumpClouds Mobile Device Management (MDM), at no additional cost, saving approximately $14,000 annually. Value: 14000.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Cybersecurity maturity score from UGA risk assessment Completed a comprehensive risk assessment with the University of Georgia, achieving a cybersecurity maturity score of 3.2, indicating a defined and proactive security posture. Value: 3.2 score Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Total FY25 expenditures Total FY25 Expenditures: $21,634,700.96. Value: 21634700.96 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Personal services expenditures in FY25 Personal Services expenditures in FY25: $19,046,158.44, representing 88.04% of total expenditures. Value: 19046158.44 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Total FY25 budget by program FY 2025 Budget by program: Board Administration $2,607,857.00, Clemency Decisions $18,390,468.00, Victim Services $754,587.00. Total Funds $21,752,912.00. Value: 21752912.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] FY25 expenditures by fund type FY 2025 Expenditures by Fund Type: State Funds $21,274,821.51, Federal Funds $102,108.00, Other Funds $257,771.45. Total Funds $21,634,700.96. Value: 21274821.51 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [estimated] Georgia prison population approximately 50,000 Today, with an inmate population at approximately 50,000, the Board still consists of five voting members. Value: 50000.0 inmates Tags: facilities,demographics,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Prison population in 1973 when Board expanded to five members In 1973, as the prison population rose to 9,000, the Constitution was amended to increase the Board to five members. Value: 9000.0 inmates Date: 1973-01-01 Tags: facilities,demographics,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Board Members and leadership engaged offenders at more than thirty facilities in FY25 Board Members and leadership engaged offenders at more than thirty facilities in FY25. Value: 30.0 facilities Tags: facilities,operations,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Kimberly McCoy secured over $10M in grant funds Ms. McCoy secured over $10M in grant funds during her career. Value: 10000000.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Paid internship program hired three college students The agency's paid internship program resulted in the hiring of three college enrolled students for a six-week period. Value: 3.0 students Tags: staffing,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] District operations managers assigned to ten judicial districts The district operations managers are assigned to the ten (10) Judicial Districts in the state of Georgia. Value: 10.0 judicial districts Tags: operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Victims met with Board on average twice monthly in FY25 During FY 2025, we met on average, twice monthly with crime victims. Hundreds of victims were able to meet with a board member during the fiscal year. Value: 2.0 meetings per month Tags: victims,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] County Jail Subsidy expenditure in FY25 County Jail Subsidy expenditure in FY25: $73,290.00, representing 0.34% of total expenditures. Value: 73290.0 dollars Tags: budget,facilities,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Real Estate Rentals expenditure in FY25 Real Estate Rentals expenditure in FY25: $640,333.72, representing 2.96% of total expenditures. Value: 640333.72 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Computer Charges expenditure in FY25 Computer Charges expenditure in FY25: $285,924.73, representing 1.32% of total expenditures. Value: 285924.73 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Contracts expenditure in FY25 Contracts expenditure in FY25: $392,579.51, representing 1.81% of total expenditures. Value: 392579.51 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Telecommunications expenditure in FY25 Telecommunications expenditure in FY25: $156,419.82, representing 0.72% of total expenditures. Value: 156419.82 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Motor Vehicles expenditure in FY25 Motor Vehicles expenditure in FY25: $179,797.00, representing 0.83% of total expenditures. Value: 179797.0 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Equipment expenditure in FY25 Equipment expenditure in FY25: $13,608.84, representing 0.06% of total expenditures. Value: 13608.84 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Regular Operating Expenses expenditure in FY25 Regular Operating Expenses expenditure in FY25: $846,588.90, representing 3.91% of total expenditures. Value: 846588.9 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board Administration program expenditures in FY25 Board Administration program: FY 2025 Budget $2,607,857.00, FY 2025 Expenditures $2,589,905.56, 11.9885% of total budget. Value: 2589905.56 dollars Tags: budget,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Clemency Decisions program expenditures in FY25 Clemency Decisions program: FY 2025 Budget $18,390,468.00, FY 2025 Expenditures $18,305,006.27, 84.5426% of total budget. Value: 18305006.27 dollars Tags: budget,operations,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim Services program expenditures in FY25 Victim Services program: FY 2025 Budget $754,587.00, FY 2025 Expenditures $739,789.13, 3.4689% of total budget. Value: 739789.13 dollars Tags: budget,victims,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 QUOTES (10) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] Parole is not a right in Georgia While parole is not a right in Georgia, it's important for eligible offenders to understand that a possible release on parole is up to them. Tags: parole,legal,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Quote from Chris Barnett on offender engagement "Eligible individuals in the system are being provided a tremendous opportunity to hear from Board Members and leadership first-hand as we visit our state's prisons. While parole is not a right in Georgia, it's important for eligible offenders to understand that a possible release on parole is up to them. It's up to them to provide the Board with information that says, 'I'm parole ready.'" - Chris Barnett, Executive Director Tags: parole,reentry,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Quote from Joyette Holmes on prison visits "These are trips we definitely need to make, to meet offenders, when possible, individually and in groups and speak to them about their futures. We want to thank the leadership at the Department of Corrections for seeing the value of the parole board's continuous engagement of the offender population." — Joyette Holmes, Chair Tags: parole,reentry,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Quote from Robert Markley on appointment "I am humbled at the opportunity to serve the citizens of Georgia as a member of the parole board. Providing public safety has always driven me as a law enforcement officer. I will bring that same dedication to making important executive clemency decisions regarding eligible individuals." — Robert Markley Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Quote from Wayne Bennett on Victim Impact Sessions "This is information the Board Members are seeking and need in order to make an informed parole decision." — Wayne Bennett, Vice Chair, Georgia Parole Board Tags: victims,parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Quote from Chase Studstill on Victim Impact Sessions "We certainly appreciate the Board utilizing resources to come to Berrien County to meet with these victims. After a conviction, it is important that victims stay involved in the process to ensure the Board considers their information." — Chase Studstill, District Attorney, Alapaha Judicial Circuit Tags: victims,parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Quote from David Herring on victim information "It's very important that victims know the process and know they can provide information to the board about the impact of the crime on them. Their words during these sessions are important, not just to them but to the board members who are deciding whether an individual will receive parole." — David Herring, Board Chair for FY25 Tags: victims,parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Quote from Timothy Vaughn on victim services "These crime victims are benefiting from the services offered by the Parole Board and the Georgia Office of Victim Services." — Oconee Judicial Circuit District Attorney Timothy Vaughn Tags: victims,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Quote from David Herring on APAI conference "This was a great conference and was well attended by parole officials from around the world. Our board and staff were able to engage their counterparts and likewise I'm proud of how the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles represented our agency to our visitors." — David Herring, Board Chair for FY25 Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Quote from Lloyd Chilundika on Georgia Parole Board "We could not have selected a better U.S. state to learn more about parole processes. The information sharing and collaboration between the Georgia Parole Board and their stakeholders to include law enforcement, victims and the public is impressive. It is something I believe we need to do in Zambia to be more effective." — Lloyd Chilundika, Chairman, Nat'l Parole Board of Zambia Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 LEGAL FACTS (27) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] Board established in 1943 with three members In 1943, the Board was established through a constitutional amendment and consisted of three members. Date: 1943-01-01 Tags: legal,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board expanded to five members in 1973 In 1973, as the prison population rose to 9,000, the Constitution was amended to increase the Board to five members. Date: 1973-01-01 Tags: legal,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board Members appointed to seven-year staggered terms The Georgia Constitution provides that Parole Board Members are to be appointed by the Governor to seven-year staggered terms, subject to confirmation by the State Senate. Tags: legal,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board is sole authority for parole decisions in Georgia The Board is the sole authority in the state to make informed decisions regarding which state inmates should be paroled, thereby ensuring that the state's prison beds are dedicated to the offenders who have committed the most serious crimes. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board is only entity in Georgia with authority to commute death sentences The Board is the only entity in Georgia with the constitutional authority to commute a death sentence. The Governor does not have this authority in Georgia. Tags: legal,death,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Three votes required to grant or deny parole A majority of three votes is required to grant or deny parole, but other votes may also be required for each individual parole case. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole hearings are not held in Georgia Parole hearings are not held. However, each offender entering the Georgia prison system is interviewed by parole staff. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole came to Georgia in 1908 Parole came to Georgia in 1908 when the General Assembly voted to give the Prison Commission authority to implement a system of 'parole or conditional pardons.' Date: 1908-01-01 Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] 1938 Commission given broad parole powers In 1938, the Commission was given broad powers to grant paroles without the approval of the Governor and without limitation on its authority, 'save the welfare of the State.' Date: 1938-01-01 Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] 1943 constitutional amendment ratified by 4.5 to 1 ratio In August of 1943, Georgia voters ratified, by a ratio of four and a half to one, 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, and remove disabilities imposed by law. Date: 1943-01-01 Tags: legal,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Seven deadly sins offenses committed before 1995 eligible after seven years If a crime considered to be a 'seven deadly sins' offense was committed prior to 1995, the offender is eligible after seven years. Date: 1995-01-01 Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Seven deadly sins offenses committed beginning 1995 eligible after 14 years Beginning in 1995, offenders committing these crimes became eligible after serving 14 years. Date: 1995-01-01 Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Seven deadly sins offenses committed after June 30, 2006 eligible after 30 years If the crime is committed after June 30, 2006, the offender is eligible for parole after serving 30 years. Date: 2006-01-01 Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] SB174 commutation provision Senate Bill 174, passed in 2017, included a provision requiring the Board to consider commuting the sentences of specific offenders serving a split sentence who have successfully completed twelve (12) consecutive months of parole supervision (O.C.G.A. § 42-8-21). Date: 2017-01-01 Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon does not expunge criminal record A pardon does not expunge, remove, or erase crimes from a person's criminal record. A pardon is an order of official forgiveness. Tags: legal,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Sex offender pardon requires ten years crime-free Applicants seeking a pardon for offenses requiring registration on Georgia's Sex Offender Registry must be crime free for ten years following the completion of all sentences, as opposed to five years for all other conviction types. Tags: legal,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] 2015 law created pardon notification process A state law adopted in 2015 created a notification process informing registered victims and prosecutors, in specific cases, when an offender is seeking a pardon. Date: 2015-01-01 Tags: legal,victims,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] 72-hour statutory notification before parole release Judges, district attorneys, sheriffs and registered victims receive a 72-hour statutory notification that the offender is about to be paroled. (O.C.G.A. § 42-9-47) Tags: legal,parole,victims,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim notification requirement under O.C.G.A. § 17-17-13 Registered victims of a crime are given notification at the time the Board is considering a parole release, allowing for a period for the victim to send the Board information about the case. (O.C.G.A. § 17-17-13) Tags: legal,victims,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] 90-day notification for serious violent felonies under 2017 legislation As a result of legislation enacted in 2017, the Parole Board notifies the district attorney if an offender convicted of a serious violent felony is under consideration for parole release. The notification is made at a minimum of 90 days prior to the final decision to parole. (O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1.) & (O.C.G.A. § 42-9-43(c) (1)) Date: 2017-01-01 Tags: legal,parole,victims,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Automatic revocation under O.C.G.A. § 42-9-51 A revocation can occur during a parole revocation hearing, when the offender signs a waiver removing the need for a revocation hearing, or automatic revocation if the conditions exist according to O.C.G.A. § 42-9-51. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] ICAOS comprises all 50 states plus territories ICAOS comprises all fifty (50) states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. Tags: legal,transfers,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] State law authorizes Board to issue arrest warrants for parole violators State law authorizes the Parole Board Members to issue warrants for the arrest of alleged parole violators. Tags: legal,parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board authority includes pardons, paroles, and commutations The Board's authority includes granting paroles, pardons, and commutations including death sentences. Tags: legal,parole,policy,death Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board Members have discretion to determine who receives clemency The Board Members have discretion to determine who receives clemency. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Georgia Constitution provides checks and balances over offender Georgia's constitution provides for three branches of government to serve as checks and balances on the power of government over the offender. The legislative branch sets the minimum and maximum range of the prison sentence, the judicial branch sentences the offender within that range, and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, as a part of the executive branch, manages the finite resource of state prison beds by considering eligible offenders and making parole grants in the interest of public safety. Tags: legal,parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole eligible offender is not entitled to parole A parole eligible offender is not entitled to parole, however, by law; those who are eligible for consideration must be considered by the Parole Board. Tags: legal,parole,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 POLICYS (89) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] Life sentence reconsideration policy If parole is denied to an inmate serving life, 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] Agency reorganization in FY25 The agency operations for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles were restructured in FY 2025. The investigations unit was moved from what was formerly the Clemency Division and the Investigations Division was formed. Two major outcomes were: Transferring the Pardons and Restoration of Rights functions to the Post-Release Considerations Division; and Establishing an independent Investigations Division to support both Pre-Release, Post-Release, and Victim Services. Tags: operations,policy,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] First Parole Comfort Dog Program in the nation During Fiscal Year 2025 'Asher,' the agency's comfort dog arrived on the scene. The Comfort Dog Program, which includes Handler Mandy Kimner, was introduced and is a part of the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Program located with the Georgia Office of Victim Services (GOVS). Though other state agencies including corrections departments across the country have comfort or therapy canines, Asher and Kimner are the first established by a paroling authority. Tags: victims,mental_health,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim Impact Sessions introduced in FY2022 During Fiscal Year 2022, Victim Impact Sessions (VIS) were introduced. These sessions provide an opportunity for victims whose offender is within twelve to eighteen months of parole consideration to discuss their case in a small group setting with a Georgia Parole Board Member, a GOVS staff member, and a senior hearing examiner. Tags: victims,parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim Offender Dialogue program The Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD) program offers a structured, safe environment for victims of violent crimes to engage in a one-on-one meeting with their offenders. Initiated solely by the victim, this program requires the offender's voluntary participation and their acknowledgment of their role in the crime. Tags: victims,mental_health,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim Support Partners program The Victim Support Partners (VSPs) program is a comprehensive network throughout the entire state, made up of crime victims registered with the Georgia Office of Victim Services. Within this network, dedicated victim volunteers spend time offering aid, counsel, and solace to other crime victims during the post-conviction phase. Tags: victims,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] GA-V.I.P. automated victim information system The Georgia Victim Information Program, GA-V.I.P., is a 24-hour automated information system. It provides registered crime victims and their family members with access to information about their offender. Victims can register with GA-V.I.P. by completing a victim impact statement or crime victim notification request form. Tags: victims,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] New Direction Recovery Program The New Direction Recovery Program located at the Treutlen Probation Detention Center is an intensive addiction program for parolees who are both higher risk and higher need offenders who were not successful in community-based treatment and supervision. The Parole Board utilizes the program as an alternative to revocation for some offenders. Tags: mental_health,parole,reentry,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Performance Incentive Credit program The Georgia Department of Corrections operates an inmate Performance Incentive Credit (PIC) program. By completing rehabilitative programming while incarcerated, state inmates can work toward an earlier possible parole release. The Parole Board determines which parole eligible inmates who have earned PIC may be allowed an earlier release on parole. Tags: parole,reentry,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Decision Guidelines Rating System In most cases, the Board's Parole Decision Guidelines Rating System is applied which includes a time-to-serve recommendation. The guidelines account for the severity of the crime and the offender's risk to reoffend. The offender's risk to reoffend is determined by weighted factors concerning the offender's criminal and social history that the Board has found to have value in predicting the probability of further criminal behavior. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] GPEDS electronic case management system The process of preparing a case for consideration by the Board is completed electronically in GPEDS (Georgia Parole Evidence-based Data System). GPEDS allows Board Members to access the offender's case material and make parole decisions electronically. The Parole Board has eliminated the production of paper files and continues imaging remaining paper files. Tags: operations,policy,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole revocation hearings conducted via video conferencing Parole revocation hearings are conducted from remote locations throughout the state via video conferencing. Use of this technology has reduced travel costs for all three agencies involved in the process, the Parole Board, the Department of Corrections, and the Department of Community Supervision. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Sworn staff minimum annual training requirement Sworn staff must complete a minimum of 20 hours annually which includes mandatory firearms requalification, use of deadly force and De-escalation and Community Policing training. Tags: staffing,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Non-sworn staff minimum annual training requirement Non-sworn staff must complete a minimum of eight hours of training annually. Tags: staffing,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] District operations managers required to complete 20 hours P.O.S.T. training annually District operations managers are required to complete twenty (20) hours of P.O.S.T. training each year. The training includes weapons requalification. Tags: staffing,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] EAP expanded to household members in FY25 In Fiscal Year 2025, the Office of Human Resources (HR) placed a strong focus on employee mental health and overall wellness. The EAP (Employee Assistance Program) was expanded providing benefits to staff and their household members. Tags: staffing,mental_health,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] FY25 budget highlights include 4% cost-of-living adjustment FY25 Budget Highlights: Funds to provide a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for state employees not to exceed $3,000. Funds to provide for an additional $3,000 targeted salary enhancement for POST certified law enforcement officers. Funds for three Criminal Investigator positions and one Hearing Examiner position. Funds for training software. Reduced funds for personal services based on the delayed start date of new positions. Tags: budget,staffing,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board conducts monthly Parole Board Meetings The Board conducts monthly Parole Board Meetings at which policy changes are considered and operational updates are provided. Offender cases are not discussed, and parole decisions are not made at the monthly Board Meetings. Tags: operations,policy,parole 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. Three of the five board members must agree on a decision. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Tentative Parole Month can be rescinded at any time The Tentative Parole Month or 'tentative grant' can be rescinded at any time. The TPM is not a release date or a final parole release decision. 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 prior to release A release date that is set can be rescinded at any time prior to the release. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Life-sentenced inmates may receive expedited parole reviews Inmates serving life 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,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Life-sentenced inmates may be required to complete work release as precondition A parole eligible inmate serving a life sentence who receives a 'grant' parole decision may be required to complete a Department of Corrections' work release program as a precondition to parole. Tags: parole,policy,operations,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Critical Analysis Unit on call 24/7 CAU personnel are on call 24-hours a day, seven days a week, assisting the division with operations and responses to critical incidents and major investigations involving parole eligible offenders housed by the Georgia Department of Corrections. Tags: operations,policy,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Critical Analysis Unit collaborates with GDC on Security Threat Groups This unit collaborates with the Georgia Department of Corrections regarding Security Threat Groups (STG), gang offenders, offenders with Immigration and Customs detainers and those offenders who are classified with medical requirements in order to provide Parole Board Members with critical case information prior to the parole decision. Tags: gangs,operations,policy,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Offenders on parole supervised by Georgia Department of Community Supervision Offenders released on parole are supervised by the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board warrants placed in GCIC/NCIC system If the offender cannot be immediately located, the Parole Board warrant is then placed in the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) system or the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system. Both systems are connected to the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) database that is used by law enforcement agencies for wanted person entry. Tags: parole,operations,policy,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Sex offender pardon applicants must provide risk level evaluation As a part of the application process, sex offender pardon applicants must also provide a current copy of their most recent risk level evaluation as assigned by the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board (SORRB), provide a psychosexual evaluation, and submit to a disclosure polygraph. Tags: legal,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board Members conduct clemency meeting for condemned inmates Board Members conduct a clemency meeting for the condemned inmate after which they may commute a death sentence to life with or without the possibility of parole, issue a stay or deny clemency. Tags: death,legal,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board actively solicits input and accepts pleas and protests of clemency The Board also actively solicits input and accepts pleas for and protests of clemency throughout the consideration process. Information from community stakeholders, including victims, the public, and criminal justice partners, is considered by the Board. Tags: parole,victims,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Guidelines not applied to life sentence reviews Although the guidelines are not applied to life sentence reviews, the Board maintains a comprehensive parole file in each case and the members review each case thoroughly before voting to grant or deny parole. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Each offender entering state prison is interviewed by parole staff Each offender entering state prison is interviewed by parole staff. Tags: parole,operations,policy,facilities Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Offenders encouraged to complete programming and follow institutional rules Offenders are encouraged to complete programming, follow institutional rules, and prepare themselves for reentry. Tags: reentry,parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board uses 4Es framework The Agency is guided by the 4E's: Engaging Stakeholders, Educating the Community, Encouraging Active Participation, Enhancing Operations. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board values Ethics, Integrity, Equity and Innovation We value Ethics, Integrity, Equity and Innovation. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board mission statement To serve the citizens of Georgia by exercising the constitutional authority of executive clemency through informed decision-making, thereby ensuring public safety, protecting victims' rights, and providing opportunities for positive change. Tags: operations,policy,victims Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board vision statement To be the nation's most effective and efficient executive clemency authority by: Making informed, scientific, data-driven clemency decisions based in constitutional authority and guided by applicable state law; Preparing offenders for positive change through the imposition of practical and constructive pre and post release conditions; Protecting the public and creating safer communities by holding accountable those offenders who violate the conditions of release; Ensuring crime victims have a voice in the post-conviction criminal justice process; Fostering partnerships and positive relationships with all stakeholders; Engaging, educating, and encouraging the active participation of all stakeholders in the clemency decision-making process; Striving to be a continuously learning public safety organization. Tags: operations,policy,victims Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole case file includes investigative reports and stakeholder information The file includes investigative reports, reports from the Department of Corrections, the offender's criminal history, circumstances of current offenses, information from the district attorney, victims, and other stakeholders. Tags: parole,operations,policy,victims Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Hearing examiners prepare rating summaries using Parole Decision Guidelines To make equitable recommendations to the Board Members, hearing examiners process and prepare rating summaries utilizing the agency's Parole Decision Guidelines Rating System. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board Members may deviate from guidelines recommendation The members may agree with the time-to-serve recommendation provided by the Parole Decision Guidelines Rating System, or they may 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] 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 that the offender should serve before being granted parole. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Inmate TPM status available on agency website An inmate's TPM status is available 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,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Final review determines if release date should be set As the 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. Parole could be delayed or denied because of the offender not completing required programming, prison misconduct, or because of detainers, warrants or new sentences. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Six-month notification sent to judges and district attorneys for serious felony cases The Board sends a notification to judges and district attorneys six months prior to specific offenders becoming parole eligible. This notification is sent regarding 'serious felony' cases. Tags: parole,legal,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole certificates forwarded to clerks of court If released on parole, parole certificates are forwarded to the clerks of court for each docket the inmate received parole. Tags: parole,legal,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] 72-hour notification sent in serious violent felony cases to DA and sheriff of release county The Pre-Release Considerations Division, in addition, sends the 72-hour notification in 'serious violent felony' cases to the district attorney and sheriff of the county where the offender is being released to, if different from the county of conviction. Tags: parole,legal,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Registered victims can use automated system for offender status updates Registered crime victims may also use an automated system to call and receive an offender status update. (Review GA-V.I.P. at https://pap.georgia.gov/victim-information-program-vip) Tags: victims,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] State prosecutors routinely provide information to the Board The state's prosecutors routinely provide information to the Board regarding cases. During the post-sentence investigation conducted by parole investigators, the judge and the district attorney can provide information and their view of the case. Tags: parole,legal,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 collect details of conviction offenses, interview inmates for personal history statements and complete post sentence investigations. Tags: parole,operations,investigations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Case initialization includes reviewing sentencing package and requesting legal investigations The first step in processing cases for consideration is referred to as initializing the case. This includes reviewing the sentencing package for completeness, determining consideration type, and requesting legal investigations. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Post-Release Considerations Division has four units The Post-Release Considerations Division has four units: the Scanning and Imaging Unit, the GCIC/Violations Unit, the Interstate Compact Unit, and the Pardons and Restoration of Rights Unit. Tags: operations,policy,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Post-Release Considerations Division mission The Mission of the Post-Release Considerations Division is to serve and protect the citizens of Georgia and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles by: Engaging internal and external stakeholders, Effectively partnering with other public safety agencies, Efficiently managing GCIC, Interstate Compact, Commutations, Parole Violations, and Restoration of Rights. Tags: operations,policy,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole violations consist of new criminal charges and technical violations Violations of parole consist of new criminal charges (felony and misdemeanor) and technical violations related to failing to follow the conditions of their parole. Tags: parole,legal,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] District operations manager reviews violations to determine Board warrant Upon receipt of the report, the district operations manager conducts a thorough case investigation to determine what action the Board should take in the best interest of public safety. The recommendation to the Board could be treatment referral up to revocation of parole. Tags: parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Each revocation hearing presided over by individual Board Member Each hearing is presided over by an individual Board Member who hears the evidence in the case and makes a recommendation to the full Board to either revoke parole and return the offender to prison or continue parole and community supervision. Tags: parole,operations,policy,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon application process includes thorough investigations The pardon application process includes thorough investigations and provides the most comprehensive information available to assist the Board in making quality pardon decisions. Tags: legal,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon applicants must provide information about criminal offenses and community contributions The current application requires applicants to provide information including their version of criminal offenses, justification for why they should be considered for a pardon, including a description of how they have contributed to their community. Tags: legal,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Pardon process continuously reviewed The pardon process is continuously reviewed to ensure informed decisions are the result. Tags: legal,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] District operations managers are P.O.S.T. certified officers District operations managers are P.O.S.T. certified officers and P.O.S.T. certified general and or firearm instructors. Tags: staffing,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] District operations managers provide training to other law enforcement In addition to managing the parole violations, revocation, and commutation process, district operations managers provide training to other law enforcement and perform Board security and special law enforcement details. Tags: staffing,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Interstate Compact Unit processes transfers of Georgia inmates paroled out-of-state The State Board of Pardons and Paroles' Interstate Compact Unit is responsible for processing the transfer of all Georgia inmates paroled to an out-of-state residence. In addition, the unit responded to violations, conducted probable cause hearings, handled extraditions, and addressed victim issues relating to these cases. Tags: transfers,parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Investigations Division established as stand-alone division in FY25 During Fiscal Year 2025, the Board's investigators transitioned to a stand-alone division of the agency. Reports completed by the investigators provide critical information necessary for the Parole Board Members to make scientific, informed, data-driven decisions. Tags: investigations,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Three classifications of investigators The agency has three classifications of investigators: parole investigators, institutional investigators, and criminal investigators. Tags: investigations,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole investigators deployed across the state These investigators are deployed across the state to be able to meet with district attorneys and visit courthouses and law enforcement organizations in order to gain access to criminal and conviction records. Tags: investigations,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Institutional investigators conduct personal history investigations Nine (9) investigators are assigned to work within the prisons to conduct personal history investigations during the diagnostic process at which time they will interview inmates. These investigative reports include information regarding the offender's pre-incarcerated social history. Tags: investigations,operations,policy,facilities Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Information collected used to formulate case plan for offender Information collected provides both the prison system and the parole board with information used to formulate a case plan for the offender which includes necessary programming geared toward rehabilitation and providing the individual with tools and skills needed for successful reentry. Tags: reentry,operations,policy,investigations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Criminal investigators interview life-sentenced inmates and pardon applicants These investigators conduct face-to-face interviews and complete post sentence investigations for inmates serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole and these investigators interview all former offenders who are applying for restoration of civil and political rights, a pardon, or a pardon with firearm restoration. Tags: investigations,operations,policy,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] GOVS keeps registered victims updated on parole status GOVS keeps registered victims updated on the parole status of their offenders and notifies them if an offender is being considered for parole or has been released from confinement. Tags: victims,parole,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] GA-V.I.P. provides release information after sentence completion Through GA-V.I.P., registered victims receive information regarding a prison release after the inmate completes the court-ordered term of incarceration (end of sentence), or if the inmate is placed on community supervision. Tags: victims,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] VOD participation does not influence Board considerations The offender must also understand that participation does not influence any considerations by the Board. Tags: victims,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] VOD process spans several months with trained facilitators The process demands thorough preparation, spanning several months, facilitated by trained professionals. These facilitators play a pivotal role in building trust and honesty with both parties, guiding them through the preparation phase and ensuring that all involved are adequately prepared for the face-to-face dialogue. Tags: victims,mental_health,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim Support Partners meet regularly for group gatherings These Victim Support Partners meet regularly for group gatherings, participate in Victim Impact Sessions, and assist other survivors as they prepare for Victim Offender Dialogues. Tags: victims,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] VIS focuses on cases 12-18 months from parole consideration These sessions provide an opportunity for victims whose offender is within twelve to eighteen months of parole consideration to discuss their case in a small group setting. Tags: victims,parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Quarterly training sessions for sworn and non-sworn staff The Office of Human Resources offers quarterly training sessions for sworn and non-sworn staff. Tags: staffing,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Internship program goal to recruit future criminal justice professionals The agency's goal is to utilize the paid internship program to enhance the student college experience and recruit future criminal justice professionals to the Parole Board or another state public safety agency. Tags: staffing,operations,policy 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: staffing,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Unlawful Harassment and Professionalism and Ethics training required annually Both sworn and non-sworn staff must complete Unlawful Harassment and Professionalism and Ethics training each year as a part of their training hours and any other training as prescribed by law. Tags: staffing,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] IT Unit oversees infrastructure, system maintenance, and cybersecurity The Parole Board's Information Technology (IT) Unit oversees critical agency operations, including infrastructure management, system maintenance, and cybersecurity, while driving the adoption of innovative technologies that enhance efficiency and operational performance. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] IT Help Desk Dashboard launched in FY25 Launched a real-time Help Desk performance dashboard to monitor support metrics such as ticket volume, response times, and resolution rates, improving decision-making and service efficiency. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Endpoint Detection & Response enhanced in FY25 Enhanced threat detection by enabling email attachment scanning in the Trellis Endpoint system, reducing exposure to malicious downloads and websites. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] NextGen Workday SSO implemented Supported the implementation of the NextGen Workday ERP system with single sign-on (SSO) access for PAP users. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Electronic merge documents streamline revocation workflows Developed an electronic document merge process that eliminates manual printing and scanning, streamlining revocation staff workflows and improving efficiency. Tags: operations,policy,parole Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Asset management systems integrated Integrated asset management systems to improve equipment utilization and accessibility. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Software deployment process implemented Implemented a new deployment process that significantly reduces installation time for essential applications on user laptops. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board is equal opportunity employer As an equal opportunity employer, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles encourages all qualified applicants to seek employment. Tags: staffing,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board address and contact information 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, S.E. | Suite 430 West Tower | Atlanta, GA 30334-4909 | 404.657.9450 | www.pap.georgia.gov Tags: operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board organizational structure includes multiple divisions The organizational chart shows the following divisions: Victim Services Division (Keir Chapple), Pre-Release Considerations (Crystal Moon), Investigations (Chris Kimmer), Post-Release Considerations (Kim Patton-Johnson), Legal Services (La'Quandra Smith), Communications (Steve Hayes), Budget & Fiscal & Legislative Affairs (Kristen Kinney), Human Resources (Eris McKennon), Training, Executive Security, Policy & Procedures (Thomas Green), Information Technology (Carlos Turner), Agency Affairs (Susan Ruthven). Tags: operations,policy,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board Members serve on Department of Community Supervision Board As Parole Board Chair, Joyette Holmes serves on the Board of the Department of Community Supervision. As Parole Board Vice Chair, Wayne Bennett serves on the Board of the Department of Community Supervision. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board budget includes funds for three Criminal Investigator positions FY25 Budget Highlights include funds for three Criminal Investigator positions and one Hearing Examiner position. Tags: budget,staffing,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 FINDINGS (14) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] Intermediate sanctions reduce technical parole revocations The appropriate recommendations and enforcement of intermediate sanctions, such as treatment referral, administrative hearings, electronic monitoring, GPS monitoring, day reporting centers and parole detention centers result in the low percentage of technical parole violators being revoked and returned to prison. Tags: parole,policy,operations,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole completion rate exceeds national average The percentage of offenders successfully completing parole was above 70% for the fiscal year, and again well above the national average of approximately 60%. Tags: parole,reentry,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] GOVS represents three state agencies The Georgia Office of Victim Services represents three state agencies: the Georgia Department of Corrections, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, and the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. Tags: victims,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board exceeds statutory notification requirements for pardons The Parole Board exceeds the statutory requirements and sends these notifications regarding all applications received. Tags: legal,victims,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board decision process is evidence-based, scientific and data-driven The Board's decision process is evidence-based, scientific and data-driven. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board Members are full-time state employees Board Members are full-time state employees from various professions including criminal justice and private business. Tags: operations,policy,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Parole Board recognized nationally as leader among paroling authorities Although the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles is recognized nationally as a leader among paroling authorities, we remain committed to continuous improvement. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board manages finite resource of state prison beds The State Board of Pardons and Paroles, as a part of the executive branch, manages the finite resource of state prison beds by considering eligible offenders and making parole grants in the interest of public safety. Tags: parole,facilities,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole consideration process keeps public safe and assists GDC with prison bed management As a result of informed decisions, Georgia's parole consideration process keeps the public safe and assists the Department of Corrections in keeping the finite number of prison beds dedicated for the most serious offenders. Tags: parole,facilities,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Higher crime severity level correlates with longer recommended time served The higher the crime severity level, the more serious the offense, and the more likely it will be recommended that the offender serve a longer period prior to parole. Tags: parole,policy,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Most offenders facing revocation admit violations and sign waiver Most offenders facing parole revocation proceedings admit their parole violations and sign a waiver to be returned to prison eliminating a final hearing. Tags: parole,operations,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] VIS allows Board to receive current information from victims and DAs By focusing on cases that are about to be reviewed by the Board, the Board is able to receive more current and timely information from both the victim and the district attorney. Tags: victims,parole,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [reported] Hybrid and remote work models improve hiring and retention Hybrid and remote work models offer flexibility, resulting in improved hiring processes and retention. Tags: staffing,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Greater emphasis on succession planning due to approaching retirements As a result of an increasing number of employees approaching retirement, a greater emphasis was placed on developing current staff and planning for succession to ensure continuity. Tags: staffing,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 TRENDS (7) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] Parole revocations declining trend FY21-FY25 Parole revocations declined from 2,373 in FY21 to 1,825 in FY22, 1,552 in FY23, 1,437 in FY24, and 1,273 in FY25. Tags: parole,operations,trend Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole releases trend FY21-FY25 Parole releases: FY21: 8,634; FY22: 6,245; FY23: 5,863; FY24: 5,443; FY25: 5,588. Tags: parole,releases,trend Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] PICs awarded trend FY21-FY25 PICs Awarded: FY21: 36,257; FY22: 30,313; FY23: 26,855; FY24: 29,962; FY25: 30,710. Tags: parole,reentry,trend,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Cost avoidance trend FY21-FY25 Cost avoidance: FY21 $404 million, FY22 $376 million, FY23 $319 million, FY24 $343 million, FY25 more than $380 million. Tags: budget,parole,trend,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Cost per day trend FY21-FY25 Cost per day: Incarceration: FY21 $62.23, FY22 $62.23, FY23 $59.14, FY24 $68.51, FY25 $80.31. Parole: FY21 $1.80, FY22 $2.22, FY23 $2.67, FY24 $2.89, FY25 $3.13. Tags: budget,parole,trend,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Life sentence time served trend 1973-2025 In 1973, life-sentenced inmates convicted of serious violent felonies served less than nine years in prison, on average, before being released from prison. By the year 2000, the average had increased to more than 15 years. By 2010, the average time served on a life sentence prior to a release was nearly 20 years and in FY 2025, the average time served was 29.6 years. Tags: parole,legal,trend,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole population declining trend The population of offenders on parole under community supervision decreased from 15,105 on July 1, 2024, to 14,568 on June 30, 2025. Tags: parole,operations,trend Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 CASE DETAILS (43) ---------------------------------------- - [confirmed] APAI Conference hosted in Atlanta May 18-21, 2025 Parole practitioners from the United States and International countries came to Atlanta for the Association of Paroling Authorities International (APAI) Conference May 18 through May 21, 2025. The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles served as the host committee. Date: 2025-01-01 Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] National Parole Board of Zambia visit The Chairman and Secretary of the National Parole Board of Zambia traveled to the United States and Atlanta, Georgia during Fiscal Year 2025 to learn about the Georgia Parole Board's decision-making processes and operations. Zambia Chairman Lloyd Chilundika and Secretary Clive Njamba spent a week meeting with Georgia Parole Board Members and staff from all divisions. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Robert Markley appointed to Board in January 2025 Governor Brian Kemp appointed Robert Markley as a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles in January of 2025. Markley is the former sheriff of Morgan County where he served in the position for twenty-four years, retiring in December of 2024. Date: 2025-01-01 Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Kimberly McCoy appointed to Board December 1, 2025 Kimberly McCoy was appointed to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles by Governor Brian Kemp, December 1, 2025. Ms. McCoy is retired from the Cobb Family Justice Center. Date: 2025-01-01 Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Joyette Holmes elected Chair for FY2026 Joyette Holmes serves as Chair of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for Fiscal Year 2026. She was elected Chair by the members at the September 2025, monthly board meeting. Mrs. Holmes was appointed by Governor Brian Kemp in January of 2024. Date: 2025-01-01 Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Wayne Bennett serves as Vice Chair for FY2026 Wayne V. Bennett serves as Vice Chair of the Parole Board for FY 2026. Mr. Bennett was appointed to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles by Governor Brian Kemp in March of 2024. Mr. Bennett is the first former Georgia sheriff to be appointed to the Parole Board. Date: 2025-01-01 Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] David Herring appointed to Board in 2018 David Herring was appointed to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles in 2018 by Governor Nathan Deal. Mr. Herring has previously served as Chairman (FY25) and Vice Chairman for the Parole Board. Date: 2018-01-01 Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Christopher Barnett appointed Executive Director in July 2015 Christopher Barnett was appointed to the position of Executive Director of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles in July of 2015. Director Barnett joined the Georgia Parole Board in 2003 as a parole officer in the Marietta Parole District. Date: 2015-01-01 Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Felecia Holloway named Deputy Executive Director in November 2024 Felecia Holloway was named Deputy Executive Director of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles in November of 2024. Holloway's state government service spans more than thirty-four years. Date: 2024-01-01 Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Joyette Holmes served as special prosecutor for Ahmaud Arbery case Georgia's Attorney General selected Joyette Holmes to serve as the special prosecutor for the Ahmaud Arbery case. Tags: legal,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Kimberly McCoy assisted in passage of Crime Victims Restitution Act of 2005 Active with legislation, Ms. McCoy assisted in the passage of the Crime Victims Restitution Act of 2005 and with the successful revision to the Georgia Crime Victims' Bill of Rights in 2010. Date: 2005-01-01 Tags: legal,victims,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Wayne Bennett served as Glynn County sheriff 1992-2012 Mr. Bennett served as sheriff of Glynn County from 1992 to 2012, retiring from the office. As sheriff, he was responsible for the operations of a 600-capacity correctional facility. Tags: operations,facilities Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Victim Impact Sessions conducted in 16 judicial circuits in FY25 In FY25, sixteen (16) Victim Impact Sessions were conducted in the Cobb, Oconee, Gwinnett, Douglas, Macon, Griffin, Bell-Forsyth, Conasauga, Houston, Tifton, West Georgia, Ogeechee, Dublin, Alapaha, Western, and Lookout Mountain judicial circuits. Tags: victims,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] National Crime Victims' Rights Week panel at University of West Georgia As part of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, the Georgia Office of Victim Services organized and led a panel discussion at the University of West Georgia, focusing on the theme of Connecting < Kinship > Healing. Tags: victims,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board engagement with stakeholders in FY25 Engagement included attending and meeting with the following stakeholders and partners: Georgia Prison Wardens Association, Atlanta Police Foundation Repeat Offender Commission, Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta, Macon Regional Crime Stoppers, MUST Ministries, Georgia Department of Community Supervision, Criminal Data Exchange Board, Georgia Department of Corrections Counselors, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Georgia Public Defender Council, Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia, Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, Georgia Sheriffs' Association, Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, Georgia Gang Investigators Association. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Community engagement events in FY25 The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles engaged the community through various events to include: University of North Georgia Public Board Meeting and Career Fair, High School Career Fairs, National Night Out Events. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole presentations at national and state training events The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles provided training at national and state training events to include presentations for the American Probation and Parole Association, National Organization for Victim Advocacy, and the Georgia Professional Association of Community Supervision. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Collaboration with other paroling authorities post-conference Since the conference, we have continued to collaborate with other paroling authorities, including Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas, to explore innovations that strengthen decision-making and promote public safety across jurisdictions. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Asher and Kimner recognized by Marsy's Law of Georgia During the fiscal year, Asher and Kimner were recognized by Marsy's Law of Georgia. Tags: victims,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Comfort Dog Program made possible with GDC and DCS partnership The program was made possible in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Corrections and the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. Tags: victims,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Georgia hosted APAI Annual Training Conference Georgia proudly hosted the Association of Paroling Authorities International (APAI) Annual Training Conference in Atlanta, where our team served as the host committee. Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Georgia's Unique Approach to Serving Crime Victims Post-Conviction presentation 'Georgia's Unique Approach to Serving Crime Victims Post-Conviction' was another highlight as the Georgia Office of Victim Services presented many of its effective support programs at the APAI conference. Tags: victims,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Joyette Holmes served as panelist for APAI opening session Georgia Parole Board Member Joyette Holmes served as a panelist for the opening session of the conference's first day. The session was titled, 'Sharing Considerations Across the Globe.' Tags: operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Zambia officials toured GDC facility and met with Governor's Office The Zambia officials toured a Georgia Department of Corrections facility and met with officials from the Georgia Department of Community Supervision and Governor Brian Kemp's Office. Tags: operations,policy,facilities Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Each Board Member visited prisons in FY25 Each Board Member visited prisons in FY 2025 delivering a message for the offender to complete assigned programming, follow institutional rules and prepare fully for possible parole. Tags: facilities,operations,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Board Members attended GDC program graduations and Day Reporting Center graduations In FY25, Parole Board leadership including Board Members supported offender success by attending and speaking with offenders graduating from Georgia Department of Corrections' programs and Day Reporting Center graduations conducted by the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. Tags: reentry,operations,facilities Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Parole Board leadership attended offender engagement at state, county, and private facilities During Fiscal Year 2025, and a process that will continue into FY 2026, parole leaders, investigators, and Board Members have engaged state offenders inside Georgia prisons, county, and private facilities. Tags: facilities,operations,reentry Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Joyette Holmes first African American and woman to serve as Chief Magistrate Judge and DA in Cobb County She is the first African American and woman to serve as both Chief Magistrate Judge and District Attorney in Cobb County. Tags: operations,demographics Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Joyette Holmes appointed Cobb County District Attorney in 2019 In 2019, Governor Kemp appointed Mrs. Holmes Cobb County District Attorney. Date: 2019-01-01 Tags: operations,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Joyette Holmes served as Chief Magistrate Judge for Cobb Judicial Circuit in 2015 She later opened the Law Office of Joyette M. Holmes. She left private practice to serve as an Assistant District Attorney in Cobb County and as the Chief Magistrate Judge for the Cobb Judicial Circuit in 2015. Date: 2015-01-01 Tags: operations,legal Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Wayne Bennett served on Presidential Security Teams During his tenure as sheriff, Mr. Bennett served on the Executive Committee for the G8 Summit in 2004, and served on Presidential Security Teams for Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush. Date: 2004-01-01 Tags: operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Wayne Bennett graduated from 152nd session of FBI National Academy Mr. Bennett graduated from the 152nd session of the FBI National Academy. He served in the U.S. Army from 1974 to 1978. Tags: operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] David Herring former state trooper joining Georgia Department of Public Safety in 1994 David Herring is a former state trooper, joining the Georgia Department of Public Safety in 1994. He has served the state of Georgia for more than thirty years. Date: 1994-01-01 Tags: operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] David Herring received Governor's Public Safety Award for Heroism in 2001 Mr. Herring received the Governor's Public Safety Award for Heroism in 2001, and he was recognized by the Gainesville Kiwanis Club as Trooper of the Year in 2004. Date: 2001-01-01 Tags: operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Robert Markley law enforcement career began in 1990 Mr. Markley's thirty-five-year law enforcement career began in 1990 as a jailer at the Morgan County Sheriff's Office. In 1991, he graduated from the 97th class of the Northeast Georgia Police Academy. He served as a patrol officer and then investigator before being elected sheriff in 2000. Date: 1990-01-01 Tags: operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Kimberly McCoy served as Director of Victim-Witness Unit for Cobb County DA Ms. McCoy was the Director of the Victim-Witness Unit for the Cobb County District Attorney's Office from April 1999 to April 2024, where she also maintained a caseload providing services to capital case crime victims. Tags: victims,operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Kimberly McCoy founding member of SANE Program steering committee She is a founding member of the steering committee that developed and implemented the SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Program in Cobb County, a program that provides specialized forensic exams and support services for victims of sexual assault. Tags: victims,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Kimberly McCoy served on Georgia's Sex Offender Registry Review Board 2007-2012 She served on Georgia's Sex Offender Registry Review Board from 2007 to 2012. Tags: legal,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Kimberly McCoy was Project Director for Cobb DA Domestic Violence Project Ms. McCoy was the Project Director for the Cobb District Attorney's Office Domestic Violence Project from November 1997 until April 1999, responsible for training and education for law enforcement and the community at-large. Tags: victims,operations,policy Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Kimberly McCoy was part-time professor at Kennesaw State University Ms. McCoy was a part-time professor for the Department of Human Services at Kennesaw State University for over ten years. Tags: operations Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Christopher Barnett joined Parole Board in 2003 as parole officer Director Barnett joined the Georgia Parole Board in 2003 as a parole officer in the Marietta Parole District. Promotions to senior parole officer, assistant chief parole officer, field operations officer, senior field operations officer, and statewide program manager followed. In May of 2013, he was promoted to regional director, supervising all operations and parole districts within the Northeast Region. Date: 2003-01-01 Tags: operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Felecia Holloway began with Georgia Department of Corrections Felecia Holloway's state government service spans more than thirty-four years. She began with the Georgia Department of Corrections as an accounting clerk and later became a Correctional Officer, Probation Officer I, Probation Officer II, and Center Probation Officer. In 2001, she accepted a position as a Parole Officer with the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Date: 2001-01-01 Tags: operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 - [confirmed] Felecia Holloway is P.O.S.T. certified General Instructor She is also a P.O.S.T. certified General Instructor. Tags: operations,staffing Sources: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Annual Report FY 2024 DATASETS (13) ---------------------------------------- # Parole Releases FY21-FY25 Number of offenders released from prison on parole by fiscal year, as reported in the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles FY2025 Annual Report. Fiscal Year Parole Releases ------------------------------ FY21 8634 FY22 6245 FY23 5863 FY24 5443 FY25 5588 # PICs Awarded FY21-FY25 Performance Incentive Credits (PICs) awarded to state inmates by fiscal year. Fiscal Year PICs Awarded --------------------------- FY21 36257 FY22 30313 FY23 26855 FY24 29962 FY25 30710 # Parole Revocations FY21-FY25 Number of parole violators revoked and returned to prison by fiscal year. Fiscal Year Revocations -------------------------- FY21 2373 FY22 1825 FY23 1552 FY24 1437 FY25 1273 # Cost Avoidance FY21-FY25 Annual cost avoidance to the prison system from offenders serving sentences on parole, by fiscal year. Fiscal Year Cost Avoidance ----------------------------- FY21 404000000 FY22 376000000 FY23 319000000 FY24 343000000 FY25 380000000 # Cost Per Day FY21-FY25 Cost per day for incarceration versus parole supervision in Georgia, by fiscal year. Fiscal Year Incarceration Cost Per Day Parole Cost Per Day -------------------------------------------------------------- FY21 62.23 1.8 FY22 62.23 2.22 FY23 59.14 2.67 FY24 68.51 2.89 FY25 80.31 3.13 # Parole Completion Rates FY21-FY25 Georgia parole completion rates compared to national averages from Bureau of Justice Statistics, by fiscal year. Fiscal Year Georgia Completion Rate USA Completion Rate ----------------------------------------------------------- FY21 73 60 FY22 73 60 FY23 73 60 FY24 73 60 FY25 73 60 # Life Sentence Time Served for Serious Violent Felonies Average time served in years for life-sentenced inmates convicted of serious violent felonies before release, at selected years. Year Average Time Served --------------------------- 1973 9 2000 15 2010 20 2025 29.6 # FY25 Pre-Release Considerations Statistics Key pre-release consideration statistics for FY25 including parole certificates, transfers, reprieves, and decisions. Category Count --------------------------------------------- Parole Certificates 4037 Out-of-State Parole Orders 294 Conditional Transfers 710 Out-of-State Conditional Transfers 128 Supervised Reprieves 409 Out-of-State Supervised Reprieves 0 Commutations 0 Medical Reprieves 10 Out-of-State ICE Orders 0 Total Prison Releases by Parole 5588 Total Guidelines Decisions 13743 Life Sentence Cases Denied 2154 Life Sentence Cases Granted/released 123 Total Life Sentence Case Decisions 2277 # FY25 Pardons Granted/Denied Pardon and restoration of rights application outcomes in FY25. Category Count -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applications received (all types) 874 Pardons granted without firearms being restored 169 Pardons granted with firearms being restored 164 Restorations of civil and political rights 80 Restorations of civil and political rights with firearms restored 23 Total applications granted 436 Total number of cases denied 151 # FY25 Human Resources Demographics Employee demographics for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles in FY25. Category Count --------------------------- Asian 2 Black 104 White 72 Hispanic 2 Other 1 Female 146 Male 35 00-10 Years tenure 79 11-20 Years tenure 49 21-30 Years tenure 36 31-40 Years tenure 16 41+ Years tenure 1 Age 21-30 17 Age 31-40 39 Age 41-50 47 Age 51-60 51 Age 61-70 27 # FY25 Budget and Expenditures by Program FY 2025 budget and expenditures by program for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Program FY 2025 Budget FY 2025 Expenditures Percent of Total Budget ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Board Administration 2607857 2589905.56 11.9885 Clemency Decisions 18390468 18305006.27 84.5426 Victim Services 754587 739789.13 3.4689 Total Funds 21752912 21634700.96 100 # FY25 Expenditures by Object Class FY 2025 expenditures by object class for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Object Class Expenditure Percent of Total ----------------------------------------------------------- Personal Services 19046158.44 88.0352 Regular Operating Expenses 846588.9 3.9131 Motor Vehicles 179797 0.8311 Equipment 13608.84 0.0629 Computer Charges 285924.73 1.3216 Real Estate Rentals 640333.72 2.9598 Telecommunications 156419.82 0.723 Contracts 392579.51 1.8146 County Jail Subsidy 73290 0.3388 Total 21634700.96 100 # FY25 Expenditures by Fund Type FY 2025 expenditures by fund type for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Fund Type Expenditure ---------------------------- State Funds 21274821.51 Federal Funds 102108 Other Funds 257771.45 Total Funds 21634700.96 KEY ENTITIES (86) ---------------------------------------- - Ahmaud Arbery Case [case]: High-profile criminal case for which Joyette Holmes served as special prosecutor, selected by Georgia's Attorney General. - 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) - Asher [program]: The agency's comfort dog, part of the first Parole Comfort Dog Program in the nation, located with the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Program in the Georgia Office of Victim Services. - Association of Paroling Authorities International [organization]: International association of paroling authorities. Parole Board staff conducted a workshop at their conference in FY2024. - Atlanta Police Foundation Repeat Offender Commission [organization]: Stakeholder organization engaged by the Parole Board in FY25. - Brian Kemp [person]: Governor of Georgia who proposed $600 million in emergency spending over 18 months for prison reform in January 2025. (aka: Governor Kemp) - 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) - Carl Vinson Institute [organization]: Institute where Felecia Holloway completed New Manager Training. - Chase Studstill [person]: District Attorney of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit who commented on Victim Impact Sessions. - Chris Barnett [person]: Executive Director of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, appointed July 2015. Joined the Georgia Parole Board in 2003 as a parole officer in the Marietta Parole District. (aka: Christopher Barnett, Christopher L. Barnett, Executive Director Barnett, Director Barnett) - Clark Atlanta University [organization]: University where Felecia Holloway earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration. - Clive Njamba [person]: Secretary of the National Parole Board of Zambia who visited Georgia in FY2025. - Cobb County District Attorney's Office [organization]: Office where Joyette Holmes served as District Attorney and Kimberly McCoy served as Director of the Victim-Witness Unit. - Cobb Family Justice Center [organization]: Organization from which Kimberly McCoy retired before her appointment to the Parole Board. - Comfort Dog Program [program]: The first Parole Comfort Dog Program in the nation, introduced in FY2025. Includes Asher the comfort dog and Handler Mandy Kimner, part of the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Program in the Georgia Office of Victim Services. - Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia [organization]: Stakeholder organization engaged by the Parole Board in FY25. - Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta [organization]: Stakeholder organization engaged by the Parole Board in FY25. - Crime Victims Restitution Act of 2005 [legislation]: Legislation that Kimberly McCoy assisted in passing. - Criminal Data Exchange Board [organization]: Stakeholder organization engaged by the Parole Board in FY25. - Criminal Justice Information System [organization]: Database used by law enforcement agencies for wanted person entry, connected to GCIC and NCIC systems. (aka: CJIS) - Critical Analysis Unit [program]: Specialized unit within the Clemency Division responsible for investigating and preparing specialized parole cases, conducting audits, and analyzing crime trends. Staffed 24/7. (aka: CAU) - Critical Incident Stress Management Program [program]: Program located with the Georgia Office of Victim Services that helps crime victims and others facing challenges associated with traumatic events. (aka: CISM Program) - David Herring [person]: Member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, appointed in 2018 by Governor Nathan Deal. Served as Chairman for FY25 and Vice Chairman. Former state trooper with the Georgia Department of Public Safety. (aka: Mr. Herring) - Employee Assistance Program [program]: Program expanded in FY2025 to provide benefits to staff and their household members, focusing on employee mental health and wellness. (aka: EAP) - FBI National Academy [organization]: Training academy from which Wayne Bennett graduated from the 152nd session. - Felecia Holloway [person]: Deputy Executive Director of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, named in November 2024. State government service spans more than 34 years, beginning with the Georgia Department of Corrections. - Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police [organization]: Organization of Georgia police chiefs surveyed by FOX 5 Atlanta in 2024 regarding field drug test practices - Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers [organization]: Identified as institutional ally for Georgia field drug test reform legislation (aka: GACDL) - Georgia Crime Information Center [organization]: State criminal justice information system connected to the national CJIS database, used for warrant entry and wanted person identification. (aka: GCIC) - Georgia Crime Victims' Bill of Rights [legislation]: Legislation successfully revised in 2010 with assistance from Kimberly McCoy. - Georgia Department of Community Supervision [organization]: Georgia agency that supervises people on probation and parole, maintains the THOR housing directory (aka: DCS) - 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 Public Safety [organization]: State agency where David Herring served as a state trooper beginning in 1994. - Georgia Gang Investigators Association [organization]: Association engaged by the Parole Board in FY2024 as part of stakeholder outreach. - Georgia Leadership Institute [organization]: Institute where Felecia Holloway completed the Supervisory Development Program. - Georgia Office of Victim Services [organization]: Division of the Parole Board providing post-conviction services to crime victims. Represents the Parole Board, GDC, and DCS. (aka: GOVS) - 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 Prison Wardens Association [organization]: Stakeholder organization engaged by the Parole Board in FY25. - Georgia Professional Association of Community Supervision [organization]: State organization that received training presentations from the Georgia Parole Board. - Georgia Public Defender Council [organization]: State agency responsible for indigent defense in Georgia, with a record-high FY 2024 budget of $108.3 million. (aka: GPDC) - Georgia Sheriffs' Association [organization]: Stakeholder organization engaged by the Parole Board in FY25. - Georgia Southern University [organization]: University where Chris Barnett earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a Master of Public Administration. - Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles [organization]: Georgia state agency responsible for parole decisions - Georgia Victim Information Program [program]: 24-hour automated information system providing registered crime victims with access to offender status information. (aka: GA-V.I.P.) - Glynn County Police Department [organization]: Police department where Wayne Bennett served from 1978 to 1992. - GPEDS [program]: Electronic case management system used by the Parole Board for all parole consideration processes. Generates notifications and enables electronic voting by Board members. (aka: Georgia Parole Evidence-based Data System) - ICE Rapid REPAT Program [program]: Program through which foreign national offenders on parole are released to ICE for deportation. (aka: Removal of Eligible Parolees Accepted for Transfer) - 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) - Joyette Holmes [person]: Board Member appointed by Governor Kemp in January 2024. Former Cobb County District Attorney, former Chief Magistrate Judge for Cobb County. First African American and woman to serve as both Chief Magistrate Judge and DA in Cobb County. Special prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery case. - JumpClouds [organization]: Mobile Device Management (MDM) provider used by the Parole Board for Android phones. - Kennesaw State University [organization]: University where Kimberly McCoy obtained a master's degree in public administration and served as a part-time professor for over ten years. - Kimberly McCoy [person]: Member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, appointed by Governor Brian Kemp on December 1, 2025. Retired from the Cobb Family Justice Center. Former Director of the Victim-Witness Unit for the Cobb County District Attorney's Office. (aka: Ms. McCoy) - Liberty University [organization]: University where Wayne Bennett earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Administration. - Lloyd Chilundika [person]: Chairman of the National Parole Board of Zambia who visited Georgia in FY2025 to learn about the Georgia Parole Board's decision-making processes and operations. - Macon Regional Crime Stoppers [organization]: Stakeholder organization engaged by the Parole Board in FY25. - Mandy Kimner [person]: Handler for Asher, the agency's comfort dog, in the Comfort Dog Program. (aka: Handler Mandy Kimner) - Marsy's Law of Georgia [legislation]: Organization that recognized Asher and Kimner during the fiscal year for their work with crime victims. - Morgan County Sheriff's Office [organization]: Office where Robert Markley began his law enforcement career in 1990 and served as sheriff for 24 years. - MUST Ministries [organization]: Stakeholder organization engaged by the Parole Board in FY25. Joyette Holmes serves on its board. - Nathan Deal [person]: Former Georgia Governor (2011-2019) whose justice reinvestment reforms (2012-2015) resulted in a 6% prison population decrease, $264M in averted costs, and $57M reinvested. (aka: Governor Deal) - National Crime Information Center [organization]: National system where Parole Board warrants are entered for wanted person identification. (aka: NCIC) - National Organization for Victim Advocacy [organization]: National organization that received training presentations from the Georgia Parole Board. - National Parole Board of Zambia [organization]: The paroling authority of Zambia. Its Chairman and Secretary visited Georgia in FY2025 for a week of professional exchange. - New Direction Recovery Program [program]: Intensive addiction program for higher risk/higher need parolees at Treutlen Probation Detention Center, used as alternative to parole revocation. - NextGen Workday ERP [program]: ERP system implemented with single sign-on (SSO) access for PAP users. (aka: NextGen Workday) - Northeast Georgia Police Academy [organization]: Police academy from which Robert Markley graduated from the 97th class in 1991. - Parole Decision Guidelines Rating System [program]: Evidence-based system used by the Board to recommend time-to-serve based on crime severity and offender risk to reoffend. Updated most recently effective July 1, 2023. (aka: Guidelines Rating System, Parole Guidelines) - Performance Incentive Credit Program [program]: GDC program allowing inmates to earn earlier possible parole release by completing rehabilitative programming. Each PIC point equals one month advance of Tentative Parole Month. Board has discretion to approve or deny earned PIC. (aka: PIC, PIC Program) - Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia [organization]: Stakeholder organization engaged by the Parole Board in FY25. - Robert Markley [person]: Member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, appointed by Governor Brian Kemp in January 2025. Former sheriff of Morgan County, serving 24 years in the position before retiring in December 2024. (aka: Mr. Markley) - SANE Program [program]: Program in Cobb County providing specialized forensic exams and support services for victims of sexual assault. Kimberly McCoy was a founding member of the steering committee. (aka: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program) - Senate Bill 174 [legislation]: Legislation passed in 2017 that included a provision requiring the Board to consider commuting the sentences of specific offenders serving a split sentence who have successfully completed twelve consecutive months of parole supervision (O.C.G.A. § 42-8-21). (aka: SB174, SB 174) - Sexual Offender Risk Review Board [organization]: Board that assigns risk level evaluations for sex offender pardon applicants. (aka: SORRB) - The Women's College of Brenau University [organization]: University where Kimberly McCoy holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. - Timothy Vaughn [person]: District Attorney of the Oconee Judicial Circuit who commented on victim services. - Trellis Endpoint [program]: Endpoint detection and response system used by the Parole Board for email attachment scanning. - Treutlen Probation Detention Center [facility]: Probation detention center housing the New Direction Recovery Program for parolees. - University of Baltimore School of Law [organization]: Law school where Joyette Holmes earned her Juris Doctorate. - University of Georgia [organization]: Public research university; Graves & Fendrich (2024) conducted research finding that adverse prison opioid experiences create aversion to MOUD at reentry. (aka: UGA) - University of Mississippi [organization]: University where David Herring graduated in 1992 with a bachelor's in public administration. - University of North Georgia [organization]: University that hosted a Public Board Meeting and Career Fair for the Parole Board. - University of West Georgia [organization]: University where the Georgia Office of Victim Services organized and led a panel discussion during National Crime Victims' Rights Week. - Victim Impact Sessions [program]: In-person sessions where crime victims meet with Board members to discuss cases within 12-18 months of parole consideration. Introduced FY2022. (aka: VIS) - 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) - Victim Support Partners Program [program]: A comprehensive network of crime victims registered with the Georgia Office of Victim Services who volunteer to offer aid, counsel, and solace to other crime victims during the post-conviction phase. (aka: VSPs) - Wayne Bennett [person]: Board Member appointed by Governor Kemp in March 2024. First former Georgia sheriff on the Parole Board. Former Glynn County Sheriff (1992-2012). FBI National Academy graduate. (aka: Wayne V. Bennett) 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