Parole
BOPP Annual Report FY2020 — Georgia Parole Board
The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles FY2020 Annual Report documents the Board's operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, including 10,429 total prison releases through clemency, a 73% parole completion rate, and 918 additional pandemic-related releases. The report highlights the Board's use of the Parole Decision Guidelines Rating System, the GPEDS electronic case management system, and extensive victim notification processes. Key data includes 75,522 clemency votes, 21,790 inmate cases considered, and an annual cost avoidance of over $399 million from parole supervision versus incarceration.
Where this research is used
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Budget & Spending
Georgia's prison budget rose from $1.53 billion in fiscal year 2024 to a $1.91 billion peak in fiscal year 2025, then fell back to $1.79 billion for fiscal year 2027 — but the money moved sharply toward health contracts, private beds and surveillance while education, reentry and food stayed near the floor. This page traces what the appropriations record actually shows, flags where GPS's own published figures (the 44% increase, the $634 million infusion, the 46-to-1 surveillance ratio) cannot be reconciled with the line items, and names the people whose deaths sit behind the cost-per-person arithmetic.
10,776 data points
Oversight & Accountability
Georgia operates one of the largest state prison systems in the country with no independent ombudsman, no inspector general for corrections, no outside monitors with a right of entry, and no oversight bill that has ever passed its legislature. Every accountability mechanism that exists — PREA compliance, internal investigations, mortality review, accreditation — is housed inside the Georgia Department of Corrections and answers to the Commissioner it is meant to check. The result, documented across 108 GPS research collections, is a system that reported 6 homicides in a month when its own records showed at least 18, that passed 273 consecutive sexual-abuse audits with zero failed standards while the U.S. Department of Justice found assault rampant, and that has faced a 93-page federal findings letter, 82 recommended remedies, a contempt order, and daily court fines without a single enforceable reform.
15,407 data points
Parole & Sentencing
Georgia's parole system has contracted sharply over three decades: the Board of Pardons and Paroles released 5,588 people on parole in FY2025, down 42% from 9,455 in FY2019, and its lifer grant rate has fallen from 21.9% in FY2001–FY2006 to roughly 5% today. Average time served on a life sentence for a serious violent felony has risen from under nine years in 1973 to 29.6 years in FY2025 per the Board's own reporting — 31.1 years by GPS's separate count. The result is a system in which parole eligibility at 7, 14, or 30 years increasingly ends in denial, reconsideration up to eight years later, and release for many only at the maximum sentence date.
12,868 data points
Policy & Advocacy
Georgia's policy and advocacy landscape is defined by a paradox: a decade of bipartisan sentencing reform that measurably reduced incarceration and racial disparity, followed by a sharp reversal toward prison construction, surveillance technology, and record spending attached to no independent oversight. Legislative victories on wrongful conviction compensation, survivor justice, and out-of-time appeals sit alongside bills that died in the last minutes of session — an independent prison ombudsman, restrictive housing limits, parole transparency — and a post-conviction system the Chief Justice of Georgia calls 'a mess' that only the legislature can fix. The 2026 statewide elections and an unresolved federal investigation are the two live pressure points advocates are organizing around.
7,412 data points
Population & Demographics
Georgia holds roughly 53,000 people in state custody — the fourth-largest state prison population in the country — after a decades-long buildup, one pandemic-era collapse, and a rebound that has carried the count back toward its pre-COVID level. Black Georgians are about 31 to 33 percent of the state and 58 to 61 percent of its prisoners, and one in five people in a Georgia prison is serving a life sentence. The series that describe this population do not agree with each other, and Georgia publishes no count at all for some of the people it holds.
11,185 data points
Recidivism & Reentry
Georgia reports one of the lowest recidivism rates in the country — an official 25–27% three-year felony reconviction rate — but that figure counts only reconvictions, only within three years, and excludes people who die, who return on technical violations, or who are rearrested without conviction. National data that count arrests find 83% of released state prisoners rearrested within nine years, and GPS's own research library estimates Georgia's real return-to-incarceration rate is closer to 50%. This page tracks what the state measures, what it doesn't, what the evidence says actually reduces recidivism, and how thin Georgia's reentry infrastructure remains relative to the 12,000–16,000 people it releases each year.
12,264 data points
Key Findings
The most impactful data from this research collection. Tap a card for the full finding, GPS commentary on why it matters, and its source.
The finding
The annual cost avoidance to the state, due to offenders being under parole supervision as opposed to housing them in prison, was more than $399,000,000 for FY20.
Why it matters · GPS commentary
Parole carries a dollar value in the Board's own accounting, set against the cost of prison in a year of 10,429 prison releases through clemency, so decisions about who stays in prison are also decisions about state spending.
Our reading of the finding above. It is not part of the source.
The finding
The average time served on a life sentence for serious violent felonies has increased from less than 9 years in 1973 to 27 years in FY2020.
Why it matters · GPS commentary
A life sentence for a serious violent felony now means more than three times as long in prison before release as in 1973, and eligibility rules that differ by offense date make the wait depend on when the crime occurred.
Our reading of the finding above. It is not part of the source.
The finding
Georgia's parole completion rate exceeds the national average annually. In FY2020, the parole success completion rate in Georgia was 73% while the national average was nearer 60%.
Why it matters · GPS commentary
Because Georgia's completion rate has stayed above the national average year after year, the Board's own data show supervised release repeatedly working for most people paroled, including in a pandemic year with 918 additional releases.
Our reading of the finding above. It is not part of the source.
The finding
Of those who are unable to successfully complete parole supervision, few are being returned to prison as a result of convictions for new crimes. The Board revokes the parole of those who are affecting public safety.
Why it matters · GPS commentary
Failing parole in Georgia, by the Board's account, seldom ends in a return to prison on a new criminal conviction, so the failure rate is not a tally of new crimes; the Board says it revokes parole for people affecting public safety.
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235 verified data points extracted from primary sources.
Total Clemency Votes in FY2020 Statistic
In Fiscal Year 2020, the Parole Board Members made a total of 75,522 clemency votes, representing all Board decisions requiring a vote for each offender case considered during the fiscal year.
75,522 votes
Total Inmate Cases Considered in FY2020 Statistic
The total number of individual inmate cases (eligible offenders) considered during FY2020 was 21,790. This is the total number of parole eligible offenders requiring a board decision during the fiscal year regarding whether to grant or deny parole.
21,790 cases
Total Prison Releases in FY2020 Statistic
The Board released from prison a total of 10,429 offenders in FY2020 through all forms of clemency, including releasing inmates on parole. This total represented 974 more releases from the previous fiscal year.
10,429 offenders vs. 974 increase over previous fiscal year
Parole Completion Rate in FY2020 Statistic
In FY2020, the parole success completion rate in Georgia was 73%, while the national average was estimated to be approximately 60%.
73% vs. 60 national average
Parolees Successfully Completing Parole in FY2020 Statistic
In FY2020, 21,790 parolees successfully completed parole, according to the Five Member Parole Board section of the report.
21,790 parolees
Pandemic-Related Additional Releases Statistic
In order to provide the Georgia Department of Corrections additional flexibility to manage the inmate population in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Board facilitated an additional 918 releases above the average number of monthly parole releases. The action took place in the months of April and May.
918 releases
Stakeholder Notifications in FY2020 Statistic
In FY20, the Clemency Division of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles made more than 30,000 notifications to stakeholders regarding parole cases.
30,000 notifications
Secondary Solicitation Notifications Sent Statistic
In FY20, more than 1,500 secondary solicitation case notifications were sent to judges and district attorneys regarding offenders convicted of serious felonies, six months prior to the offender's statutorily mandated parole eligibility date.
1,500 notifications
90-Day Statutory Notifications for Serious Violent Felonies Statistic
The Board sent 347 statutory 90-day notifications regarding pending paroles for offenders convicted of a 'serious violent felony' in FY2020. These notifications cover the offenses known as the 'seven deadly sins': murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, and aggravated sexual battery.
347 notifications
Victim Services Correspondence Sent Statistic
In FY20, the Georgia Office of Victim Services sent more than 16,000 pieces of correspondence to registered crime victims.
16,000 pieces of correspondence
Victim Services Phone Calls Handled Statistic
In FY20, 10,741 phone calls from victims were handled by staff of the Georgia Office of Victim Services.
10,741 phone calls
Victim Services Correspondence Received Statistic
In FY20, 8,144 correspondences were received from victims and filed with the Georgia Office of Victim Services.
8,144 pieces of correspondence
Offender Files Initialized for Consideration Statistic
In FY20, there were 20,556 offender files initiated for consideration by the Clemency Division.
20,556 files
GPEDS Notifications Generated Statistic
In FY20, 30,014 notifications (all types) were generated by GPEDS (Georgia Parole Evidence-based Data System).
30,014 notifications
Preconditions to Parole Imposed Statistic
There were 5,643 preconditions to parole imposed by the Board on inmates during FY2020.
5,643 preconditions
PIC Points Awarded in FY2020 Statistic
In FY20, the Parole Board members granted 39,374 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.
39,374 PIC points
Clemency Investigations Completed Statistic
In FY20, the clemency investigators completed 39,060 investigations for the Parole Board.
39,060 investigations
Pardon and Restoration Applications Received Statistic
In FY20, 763 pardon and restoration of rights applications were received and 402 were granted (all types). There were 101 more applications received during the fiscal year compared to the previous year.
763 applications vs. 101 increase over previous year
Pardons Granted Without Firearms Restored Statistic
In FY20, 157 pardons were granted without firearms being restored.
157 pardons
Pardons Granted With Firearms Restored Statistic
In FY20, 166 pardons were granted with firearms being restored.
166 pardons
Restorations of Civil and Political Rights Granted Statistic
In FY20, 68 restorations of civil and political rights were granted, and 11 restorations of civil and political rights with firearms restored were granted.
68 restorations
Pardon Notification to Victims and District Attorneys Statistic
During FY20, the Parole Board sent 323 notifications to registered victims and district attorneys regarding ex-offenders applying for pardons.
323 notifications
Parole Certificates Issued Statistic
In FY2020, 7,014 parole certificates were issued.
7,014 certificates
Out-of-State Parole Orders Statistic
In FY2020, 330 out-of-state parole orders were issued.
330 orders
Conditional Transfers Statistic
In FY2020, 829 conditional transfers were processed.
829 transfers
Out-of-State Conditional Transfers Statistic
In FY2020, 219 out-of-state conditional transfers were processed.
219 transfers
Supervised Reprieves Statistic
In FY2020, 981 supervised reprieves were granted.
981 reprieves
Out-of-State Supervised Reprieves Statistic
In FY2020, 8 out-of-state supervised reprieves were granted.
8 reprieves
Commutations Granted Statistic
In FY2020, 918 commutations were granted.
918 commutations
Medical Reprieves Statistic
In FY2020, 41 medical reprieves were granted.
41 reprieves
Out-of-State ICE Orders Statistic
In FY2020, 89 out-of-state ICE orders were processed.
89 orders
Total Discharges from Parole Statistic
In FY2020, 7,130 offenders were discharged from parole.
7,130 discharges
Total Guidelines Decisions Statistic
In FY2020, 13,458 total guidelines decisions were made.
13,458 decisions
Life Sentence Cases Denied Parole Statistic
In FY2020, 1,786 life sentence cases were denied parole.
1,786 cases
Life Sentence Cases Granted Parole Statistic
In FY2020, 223 life sentence cases were granted parole.
223 cases
Total Life Sentence Case Decisions Statistic
In FY2020, 2,009 total life sentence case decisions were made.
2,009 decisions
Restoration of Civil and Political Rights Granted Statistic
In FY2020, 79 restorations of civil and political rights were granted.
79 restorations
Pardon Grants Statistic
In FY2020, 323 pardon grants were issued.
323 pardons
Total Pardons and Restorations Granted Statistic
In FY2020, 402 total pardons and restorations were granted.
402 grants
Parole Population on June 30, 2020 Statistic
During Fiscal Year 2020, the population of offenders on parole under community supervision increased from 20,719 on July 1, 2019, to 21,069 on June 30, 2020.
21,069 offenders vs. 20,719 population on July 1, 2019
Cumulative Parole Supervision Population Statistic
The cumulative number of offenders under parole supervision during FY2020 was 30,830.
30,830 offenders
Parole Revocations in FY2020 Statistic
During FY20, the Board revoked 2,199 parole violators, returning offenders to prison to serve their sentences in confinement. The number revoked decreased by 521 from the previous fiscal year.
2,199 revocations vs. 521 decrease from previous fiscal year
Technical Violation Revocation Rate Statistic
Of the FY20 total number of revocations, less than 1% of those revoked were revoked on the basis of technical violations which include, but not limited to, drug use, curfew violations, or failure to pay fines and fees.
1%
Parole Warrants Issued Statistic
In FY20, a total of 5,768 warrants were issued by the Parole Board.
5,768 warrants
GCIC/NCIC Warrant Entries Statistic
In FY20, the GCIC Unit entered 3,263 warrants into the GCIC/NCIC system.
3,263 warrants
Final Revocation Hearings Conducted Statistic
Parole Board Members conducted 210 final revocation hearings during FY20.
210 hearings
SB174 Commutation Cases Considered Statistic
During FY2020, the Parole Board considered 1,248 cases for commutation under SB174 and commuted sixteen (16) cases that met the strict criteria of the Board.
1,248 cases
SB174 Cases Commuted Statistic
During FY2020, the Parole Board commuted sixteen (16) cases under SB174 that met the strict criteria of the Board.
16 cases
Offenders Released to Out-of-State Supervision Statistic
During FY20, the Interstate Compact Unit released 398 offenders to out-of-state supervision.
398 offenders
Georgia Offenders Under Active Parole Supervision in Compact States Statistic
As of June 30, 2020, there were 2,456 Georgia offenders under active parole supervision in Compact states.
2,456 offenders
Compact State Offenders on Parole Supervision in Georgia Statistic
As of June 30, 2020, there were 1,431 other Compact state offenders on parole supervision in Georgia.
1,431 offenders
Foreign National Offenders Released to ICE Statistic
Via the ICE Rapid REPAT (Removal of Eligible Parolees Accepted for Transfer) Program, 95 foreign national offenders were released to ICE for deportation at an estimated cost avoidance of $5,336,319.
95 offenders
ICE Rapid REPAT Cost Avoidance Statistic
The ICE Rapid REPAT Program resulted in an estimated cost avoidance of $5,336,319 in FY2020.
$5.3M
Documents Scanned into Case Management Systems Statistic
During FY20, 31,138 documents were scanned into the case management systems (Portal, GPEDS and TRIM system) utilized by the Board to make parole decisions.
31,138 documents
Active Lifer Offender Parole Files Scanned Statistic
There were 494 active lifer offender parole files scanned during FY2020.
494 files
Archived Files Imaged Statistic
There were 9,234 archived files imaged during FY2020. There are approximately 154,018 archived files remaining to be imaged.
9,234 files
Archived Files Remaining to be Imaged Statistic
There are approximately 154,018 archived files remaining to be imaged.
154,018 files
New Direction Recovery Program Referrals Statistic
For FY20, 127 parolees were referred to the New Direction Recovery Program.
127 parolees
New Direction Recovery Program Graduates Statistic
As of June 30, 2020, 120 parolees had graduated from the New Direction Recovery Program during the fiscal year and were returned to parole supervision.
120 parolees
New GA-V.I.P. Registrants Statistic
For FY20, there were 3,359 new GA-V.I.P. registrants.
3,359 registrants
GA-V.I.P. Phone Calls Logged Statistic
For FY20, 4,389 phone calls from victims were logged into the GA-V.I.P. system.
4,389 phone calls
Victim Offender Dialogue Sessions Completed Statistic
In FY20, five (5) Victim Offender Dialogue sessions were completed.
5 sessions
Victim Support Partners Volunteer Hours Statistic
During FY20, Victim Support Partners completed nearly 100 volunteer hours supporting other Georgia crime victims.
100 hours
Victims Visitors' Days Events Hosted Statistic
Since the program's beginning in 2006, the Georgia Office of Victim Services has hosted 31 separate Victims Visitors' Day events with 22 different judicial circuits, serving 4,135 crime victims including family members.
31 events
Crime Victims Served Through Victims Visitors' Days Statistic
Since the program's beginning in 2006, the Georgia Office of Victim Services has served 4,135 crime victims including family members through Victims Visitors' Days.
4,135 victims
Informational Packets Distributed Statistic
During FY20 community events, staff distributed nearly 200 informational packets.
200 packets
Full-time Employees Statistic
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles had 170 full-time employees in FY2020.
170 employees
Female Employees Statistic
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles had 140 female full-time employees in FY2020.
140 employees
Male Employees Statistic
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles had 30 male full-time employees in FY2020.
30 employees
Asian Employees Statistic
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles had 2 Asian employees in FY2020.
2 employees
Black Employees Statistic
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles had 102 Black employees in FY2020.
102 employees
White Employees Statistic
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles had 66 White employees in FY2020.
66 employees
Employees Age 20-29 Statistic
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles had 11 employees in the 20-29 age group in FY2020.
11 employees
Employees Age 30-39 Statistic
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles had 34 employees in the 30-39 age group in FY2020.
34 employees
Employees Age 40-49 Statistic
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles had 50 employees in the 40-49 age group in FY2020.
50 employees
Employees Age 50-59 Statistic
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles had 56 employees in the 50-59 age group in FY2020.
56 employees
Employees Age 60 Plus Statistic
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles had 19 employees in the 60 plus age group in FY2020.
19 employees
Training Hours Delivered to Sworn Staff Statistic
In FY2020, 2,813 hours of training were delivered to sworn staff.
2,813 hours
Training Hours Delivered to Non-Sworn Staff Statistic
In FY2020, 2,087 hours of training were delivered to non-sworn staff.
2,087 hours
Agency Training Hours Delivered Statistic
In FY2020, 2,191 agency training hours were delivered.
2,191 hours
Total Expenditures for FY2020 Statistic
Total expenditures for FY2020 were $16,954,797.
$17.0M
Personal Services Expenditures Statistic
Personal Services expenditures for FY2020 were $15,265,387, representing 90.04% of total expenditures.
$15.3M
Regular Operating Expenditures Statistic
Regular Operating expenditures for FY2020 were $450,591, representing 2.66% of total expenditures.
$450,591
Computer Charges Expenditures Statistic
Computer Charges expenditures for FY2020 were $139,341, representing 0.82% of total expenditures.
$139,341
Real Estate Rental Expenditures Statistic
Real Estate Rental expenditures for FY2020 were $425,980, representing 2.51% of total expenditures.
$425,980
Telecommunications Expenditures Statistic
Telecommunications expenditures for FY2020 were $153,707, representing 0.91% of total expenditures.
$153,707
Contracts Expenditures Statistic
Contracts expenditures for FY2020 were $341,561, representing 2.01% of total expenditures.
$341,561
County Jail Subsidy Expenditures Statistic
County Jail Subsidy expenditures for FY2020 were $178,230, representing 1.05% of total expenditures.
$178,230
Federal Funds Expenditures Statistic
Federal funds expenditures for FY2020 were $94,170.
$94,170
Other Funds Expenditures Statistic
Other funds expenditures for FY2020 were $55,510.
$55,510
State Funds Expenditures Statistic
State funds expenditures for FY2020 were $16,805,117.
$16.8M
Board Administration Program Expenditures Statistic
Board Administration program expenditures for FY2020 were $2,130,398, representing 12.57% of total expenditures.
$2.1M
Clemency Decisions Program Expenditures Statistic
Clemency Decisions program expenditures for FY2020 were $14,226,775, representing 83.91% of total expenditures.
$14.2M
Victim Services Program Expenditures Statistic
Victim Services program expenditures for FY2020 were $597,624, representing 3.52% of total expenditures.
$597,624
FY2020 State Funds Budget Statistic
The FY2020 state funds budget was $18,208,771.
$18.2M
AFY2020 State Funds Budget Statistic
The AFY2020 state funds budget was $17,483,134.
$17.5M
AFY2020 Total Funds Budget Statistic
The AFY2020 total funds budget was $17,632,815.
$17.6M
Annual Cost Avoidance from Parole Supervision Statistic
The annual cost avoidance to the state, due to offenders being under parole supervision as opposed to housing them in prison, was more than $399,000,000 for FY20.
$399.0M
Cost Per Day of Incarceration FY2020 Statistic
The cost per day to incarcerate a state inmate in Georgia was $61.73 in FY2020, according to the most recent Georgia Department of Corrections' cost per day data.
$61.73
Cost Per Day of Parole Supervision FY2020 Statistic
The cost per day of community supervision (parole) was $2.19 in FY2020.
$2.19
Average Time Served for Life Sentences in FY2020 Statistic
In FY2020, the average time served on a life sentence for serious violent felonies was 27 years.
27 years
Average Time Served for Life Sentences in 1973 Statistic
In 1973, life-sentenced inmates convicted of serious violent felonies served less than nine years in prison, on average, before being released from prison.
9 years
Average Time Served for Life Sentences in 2000 Statistic
By the year 2000, the average time served on a life sentence for serious violent felonies had risen to more than 15 years.
15 years
Average Time Served for Life Sentences in 2010 Statistic
By 2010, the average time served on a life sentence for serious violent felonies was nearly 20 years.
20 years
Life Sentence Parole Eligibility - Pre-1995 Offenses Legal fact
If a crime considered to be a 'seven deadly sin' was committed prior to 1995, the offender is eligible for parole after seven years.
Life Sentence Parole Eligibility - 1995-2006 Offenses Legal fact
In 1995, offenders committing 'seven deadly sin' crimes became eligible for parole after serving 14 years.
Life Sentence Parole Eligibility - Post-July 2006 Offenses Legal fact
If the crime is committed after July 1, 2006, the offender is eligible for parole after serving 30 years.
Board Composition and Appointment Legal fact
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. Board Members are full-time state employees.
Board Established in 1943 Legal fact
In 1943, the Board was established through a constitutional amendment and consisted of three members. 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.
Board Expanded to Five Members in 1973 Legal fact
In 1973, as the prison population rose to 9,000, the Constitution was amended to increase the Board to five members.
No Right to Parole in Georgia Legal fact
There is no right to parole or 'Liberty Interest' regarding parole in Georgia. Parole is not guaranteed for any offender.
Board Sole Authority for Death Sentence Commutation Legal fact
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.
Three Board Members Required for Decision Policy
Three of the five board members must agree on a decision for parole to be granted.
Life Sentence Reconsideration Policy 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.
Parole Decision Guidelines Rating System Revisions Policy
Revisions to the Parole Decision Guidelines Rating System were completed in 2017. Updates included raising the crime severity level of certain conviction types and including prior arrest episodes in place of conviction history for the offender. Research has proven arrests to be a better statistical predictor of future criminal behavior.
GPEDS Electronic Case Management Policy
The process of preparing a case for consideration by the Board is completed electronically in GPEDS (Georgia Parole Evidence-based Data System). The Parole Board has eliminated the production of paper files and continues imaging remaining paper files. All parole eligible inmate cases in Georgia may be voted electronically by the Board.
Performance Incentive Credit Program Policy
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.
Victim Notification Requirements Legal fact
Registered victims of a crime are given notification at the time the Board is considering a parole release, allowing for a period of time for the victim to send the Board information about the case. (O.C.G.A. § 17-17-13)
72-Hour Statutory Notification Legal fact
Judges, district attorneys, sheriffs (of the county of residence prior to arrest and the county of conviction) and registered victims receive a 72-hour statutory notification that the offender is about to be paroled. (O.C.G.A. § 42-9-47)
90-Day Serious Violent Felony Notification Legal fact
The Board sends a 90-day notification regarding pending paroles for offenders convicted of a 'serious violent felony' as defined in O.C.G.A. § 17-10-6.1. The notification is sent a minimum of 90-days in advance of a clemency release for those offenses.
SB174 Commutation Provision Legal fact
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).
Pardon Application Requirements for Sex Offender Registry Policy
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.
Pardon Application Notification Law Legal fact
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. The Parole Board exceeds the statutory requirements and sends these notifications regarding all applications received.
Parole Hearing Policy Policy
Parole hearings are not held. However, each offender entering the Georgia prison system is interviewed by parole staff.
Monthly Board Meetings Policy Policy
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.
Tentative Parole Month Policy Policy
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. The TPM is not a release date or a final parole release decision. An inmate's TPM status is available on the agency's website.
Parole Decision Guidelines Not Applied to Life Sentences Policy
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.
Parole Revocation Hearing Locations Policy
Parole Revocation Hearings are conducted from the Board's central office in Atlanta via video conferencing or in person at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson.
Intermediate Sanctions for Parole Violations Policy
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 results in the low percentage of technical parole violators being revoked and returned to prison.
New Direction Recovery Program Description Policy
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.
Victim Offender Dialogue Program Policy
The Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD) program provides an opportunity for victims of violent crime to have a safe, structured, one-on-one meeting with the offender who committed the crime. VOD can only be initiated by the victim. The offender must agree to participate and must acknowledge his/her role in the crime.
Victim Support Partners Program Policy
Victim Support Partners (VSPs) is a statewide network of crime victims who are registered with the Georgia Office of Victim Services. This group consists of eleven (11) victim-volunteers who give their time to assist, guide, and comfort other crime victims during the post-conviction process.
Victims Visitors' Days Program Policy
Victims Visitors' Day (VVD) is a partnership between GOVS and District Attorneys' Victim Witness Assistance Programs throughout the state. VVD provides a unique opportunity for crime victims to meet face-to-face in a confidential setting to discuss their case with Parole Board members and leadership.
GA-V.I.P. Automated Information System Policy
The Georgia Victim Information Program (GA-V.I.P.) is a 24-hour automated information system which provides crime victims and their families with access to information about the offender. Upon registering, victims are issued a PIN (Personal Identification Number).
Parole Releases Increased in FY2020 Trend
Parole releases increased during FY20 over the previous year. Meanwhile, prison admissions declined. The Parole Board released 10,429 offenders from prison through all forms of clemency, representing 974 more releases from the previous fiscal year.
Parole Population Increased in FY2020 Trend
During Fiscal Year 2020, the population of offenders on parole under community supervision increased from 20,719 on July 1, 2019, to 21,069 on June 30, 2020.
Parole Revocations Decreased in FY2020 Trend
During FY20, the Board revoked 2,199 parole violators. The number revoked decreased by 521 from the previous fiscal year.
Average Time Served for Life Sentences Increasing Trend
The average time served on a life sentence for serious violent felonies has increased from less than 9 years in 1973 to 27 years in FY2020.
Pardon Applications Increasing Trend
There were 101 more pardon and restoration of rights applications received during FY2020 compared to the previous year.
PIC Points Awarded Increasing Trend
PIC points awarded increased from 23,958 in FY17 to 39,374 in FY20.
Parole Completion Rate Exceeds National Average Trend
Georgia's parole completion rate exceeds the national average annually. In FY2020, the parole success completion rate in Georgia was 73% while the national average was nearer 60%.
Pandemic Operations Continuity Finding
As with other state agencies, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles successfully maintained operations in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic during the final quarter of FY20. Advanced teleworking schedules by all agency employees allowed for the Parole Board to continue making informed parole decisions.
Pandemic Clemency Release Strategy Finding
The Board reviewed cases of offenders serving for a non-violent offense who would be released from prison in six months, or before, after completing their prison sentence. The additional informed decisions were made in the interest of public safety.
Informed Decisions Through Notification Process Finding
Informed decisions are possible as a result of the Board's comprehensive notification process and its continued engagement of stakeholders. The agency is required to make statutory notifications, but the Board extends its notification process beyond those required by state law.
Scientific Data-Driven Parole Decisions Finding
The Board's decision process is evidence-based, scientific and data-driven. The Clemency Division continued preparing case files, providing the Board Members with all available case file information resulting in scientific, data-driven and evidence-based parole decisions.
Incarceration Beyond Punishment Phase Counterproductive Finding
Housing offenders unnecessarily by extending their incarceration beyond the time that they are ready to return to society as a contributing member is detrimental to public safety. Incarceration to inflict continued punishment is counterproductive.
Few Parolees Returned for New Crimes Finding
Of those who are unable to successfully complete parole supervision, few are being returned to prison as a result of convictions for new crimes. The Board revokes the parole of those who are affecting public safety.
CAU Audit Accuracy Results Finding
For FY20, CAU audits revealed 100% accuracy in rating on Risk Levels, 97% accuracy in rating on CSL (crime severity levels), and only six cases were required to be resubmitted to the Board following CAU audits.
Final Reviews Completed Statistic
In FY20, 10,543 final reviews were completed by CAU Hearing Examiners.
10,543 reviews
Cases Considered by Type Statistic
In FY20, the Board considered 21,790 cases for releases or future tentative parole months: 1,977 life sentenced cases, 13,458 guideline cases, and 6,355 short sentence cases.
Clemency Investigators Staffing Statistic
Sixty-one (61) investigators work in the Clemency Division. Forty-four (44) investigators are assigned to the field and predominantly complete post sentence investigations and profiles for all offenders sentenced by Georgia courts. Nine (9) investigators are assigned to work within the prisons to conduct personal history statements on inmates during the diagnostic process.
61 investigators
P.O.S.T. Certified Criminal Investigators Statistic
The Board has eight (8) P.O.S.T. (Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council) certified criminal investigators who conduct face-to-face interviews of inmates serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole and interview all former offenders who are applying for restoration of civil and political rights, a pardon or a pardon with firearm restoration.
8 investigators
District Operations Managers Staffing Statistic
The district operations managers are assigned to the ten (10) Judicial Districts in the state of Georgia.
10 districts
Tina Stanley Pardon Case detail
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles surprised guest speaker Tina Stanley with a pardon at the monthly board meeting in October of 2019. Stanley was forgiven for her past felony convictions. Stanley had just spoken to the five-member Parole Board about prison and parole and the opportunities she was provided.
Terry Barnard Elected Chairman for Sixth Term Case detail
In FY2020, Terry E. Barnard was elected chairman by his colleagues on the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for FY2021. At the June 2020 meeting of the Parole Board, Barnard was elected to a sixth term as chairman. Barnard will become the fourth longest serving chairman in the agency's seventy-eight year history after completing the term.
Chairman Barnard Quote on Parole Success Quote
This is why the parole completion rate in Georgia exceeds the national average annually. In FY 2020, the parole success completion rate in Georgia was 73% while the national average was nearer 60%. Of those who are unable to successfully complete parole supervision, few are being returned to prison as a result of convictions for new crimes. The Board revokes the parole of those who are affecting public safety.
Chairman Barnard Quote on Incarceration Quote
Housing offenders unnecessarily by extending their incarceration beyond the time that they are ready to return to society as a contributing member is detrimental to public safety. Incarceration to inflict continued punishment is counterproductive.
Executive Director Barnett Quote on FY2020 Quote
However, through all of the change, the operational team of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles never lost sight of its critical core mission: Public safety through informed executive clemency decision making.
Executive Director Barnett Quote on Enhanced Operations Quote
Despite a global pandemic and budget reductions, the State Board of Pardons and Paroles is one of the few entities in Georgia that enhanced operations and expanded agency capacity to meet the demands of the State, while ensuring public safety for all Georgia citizens.
Executive Director Barnett Quote on Parole Releases Quote
In FY20, parole releases increased over the previous year, while the prison population decreased. The number of offenders serving parole in the community increased slightly. These are great indicators of an effective criminal justice system. When fewer individuals are under the umbrella of the criminal justice system, all Georgians benefit.
Parole Decision Guidelines Rating System Description Methodology note
The Board's Parole Decision Guidelines Rating System is applied to cases excluding offenders serving life. 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.
Cost Avoidance Calculation Methodology Methodology note
The fiscal year cost avoidance is calculated based on the FY20 cost per day to incarcerate a state inmate in Georgia ($61.73) compared to the community supervision cost per day ($2.19).
Parole Completion Rate Comparison Source Methodology note
National figures for parole completion rates are from the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
Documents Protected from Public Disclosure Legal fact
Documents protected by Georgia law from public disclosure include victim correspondence, the offender's medical information, GCIC/NCIC reports, the hearing examiner's executive summary of the offender's case, the Board ballot, the offender's residence plan verification, correspondence to the Board including from those opposing parole for the offender, parole investigations, pardon application, and petition for commutation of a death sentence.
Public Documents in Parole File Legal fact
Many documents in the parole file on the offender are public, including sentencing documents, notifications to the offender regarding the Board's decision, notice of consideration for parole prior to serving one-third of the sentence, notice of the final decision to parole, correspondence sent by the Board, parole certificate, notice of the preliminary revocation hearing, the preliminary hearing summary, the waiver of the preliminary revocation hearing, notice of the final revocation hearing, the waiver of the final revocation hearing, revocation orders, the public portion of the revocation hearing recording, court production orders, detainers, subpoenas, Board arrest warrants, the certificate of discharge from parole, the pardon order, restoration of political and civil rights order, commutation order, and Board orders in death penalty cases.
Information Considered in Parole Decisions Methodology note
The Board considers the following information when determining if an eligible inmate receives parole: aggravating circumstances, victim impact statements, prosecutor/judicial statements, legal investigations including details and circumstances of the crime(s), the parole guidelines recommendation if applicable, inmate progress reports, inmate interviews, program completions/failures, prison conduct, inmate disciplinary reports, amount of the prison sentence served, inmate's mental health status and progress, if probation is to be served after confinement, offender's age at the crime commit date, prior parole considerations, number of prior arrests, number of prior felonies, prior revocations, prior incarcerations, personal history statement, and parole release plan.
Parole Process Pre-Decision Steps Methodology note
The parole process pre-decision includes: conviction sentence computed by DOC Offender Administration sent to the Board; case initialized with Parole Eligibility Date (PED) set and legal investigations ordered; parole investigator solicits initial DA input; secondary solicitation notifications sent to DAs and judges 6 months before PED for the most serious violent and sexual offenders; parole eligibility date per OCGA 42.9.45(b) and 42.9.46(1/3); hearing examiner prepares case for board consideration; and board consideration.
Parole Process Post-Decision Steps Methodology note
The parole process post-decision includes: tentative parole month established; inmate notified first per Board rules; 90-day notification to DA if a 'Serious Violent Felony'; victims notified by Office of Victim Services; final review of institutional conduct, program completion, new victim, DA, judge or stakeholder input; victims and DA case reviews verifying notification; 72-hour notification pending release per OCGA 42.9.41 and OCGA 42.9.44(a); and release.
Pardon Investigation Process Methodology note
The Parole Board's pardon application and decision making process includes thorough pardon investigations and provides the most comprehensive information available to assist the Board in making quality pardon decisions. A pardon does not expunge, remove or erase crimes from a person's criminal record. A pardon is an order of official forgiveness.
Critical Analysis Unit Mission Policy
The mission of the Critical Analysis Unit (CAU) is to investigate, prepare and submit specialized parole eligible cases to the Board for consideration and to support the operations of the Clemency Division through comprehensive audits, analysis and continuous training and development.
CAU Collaboration on Security Threat Groups Policy
The Critical Analysis 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.
Interstate Compact Membership Policy
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles, in FY20, was a member of the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS). ICAOS comprises all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.
Pardon Definition Legal fact
A pardon is an order of official forgiveness and may be granted to individuals who have maintained a good reputation in their community and have remained crime free for a required period of years following the completion of their sentence(s), to include parole or probation.
Parole History in Georgia Legal fact
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.' Parole could be granted upon the approval of the full Commission and the Governor.
1938 Commission Powers Expanded Legal fact
In 1938, the Commission was given broader powers to grant paroles without the approval of the Governor and without limitation on its authority, 'save the welfare of the State.'
1943 Legislation Creating the Board Legal fact
The General Assembly passed legislation and it was signed into law in February of 1943, creating the State Board of Pardons and Paroles as an independent agency to administer executive clemency.
Checks and Balances in Georgia Criminal Justice Legal fact
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 Georgia 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.
Inmate Population Approximately 50,000 Statistic
Today, with an inmate population at approximately 50,000, the Board still consists of five voting members.
50,000 inmates
Prison Population in 1973 Statistic
In 1973, the prison population rose to 9,000.
9,000 inmates
Victim Support Partners Volunteer Count Statistic
The Victim Support Partners group consists of eleven (11) victim-volunteers.
11 volunteers
Judicial Circuits Served by Victims Visitors' Days Statistic
The Georgia Office of Victim Services has hosted Victims Visitors' Day events with 22 different judicial circuits since 2006.
22 judicial circuits
GOVS Represents Three State Agencies Policy
The Georgia Office of Victim Services represents three state agencies: the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Department of Corrections and the Department of Community Supervision.
Sworn Staff Training Requirements Policy
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.
Non-Sworn Staff Training Requirements Policy
Non-sworn staff must complete a minimum of eight hours of training annually.
Mandatory Ethics and Harassment Training Policy
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.
District Operations Managers P.O.S.T. Training Policy
District operations managers are required to annually complete twenty (20) hours of P.O.S.T. training which includes weapons requalification.
Board Administration FY2020 Budget Statistic
The Board Administration program FY2020 budget was $2,602,328 and the AFY2020 budget was $2,259,905.
$2.6M
Clemency Decisions FY2020 Budget Statistic
The Clemency Decisions program FY2020 budget was $15,096,450 and the AFY2020 budget was $14,735,856.
$15.1M
Victim Services FY2020 Budget Statistic
The Victim Services program FY2020 budget was $509,993 and the AFY2020 budget was $487,373.
$509,993
AFY2020 Federal Funds Budget Statistic
The AFY2020 federal funds budget was $94,170.
$94,170
AFY2020 Other Funds Budget Statistic
The AFY2020 other funds budget was $55,511.
$55,511
Cost Per Day of Incarceration FY2016 Statistic
The cost per day of incarceration in FY2016 was $52.95.
$52.95
Cost Per Day of Parole Supervision FY2016 Statistic
The cost per day of parole supervision in FY2016 was $3.54.
$3.54
Cost Per Day of Incarceration FY2017 Statistic
The cost per day of incarceration in FY2017 was $53.76.
$53.76
Cost Per Day of Parole Supervision FY2017 Statistic
The cost per day of parole supervision in FY2017 was $2.12.
$2.12
Cost Per Day of Incarceration FY2018 Statistic
The cost per day of incarceration in FY2018 was $61.00.
$61.00
Cost Per Day of Parole Supervision FY2018 Statistic
The cost per day of parole supervision in FY2018 was $2.11.
$2.11
Cost Per Day of Incarceration FY2019 Statistic
The cost per day of incarceration in FY2019 was $61.73.
$61.73
Cost Per Day of Parole Supervision FY2019 Statistic
The cost per day of parole supervision in FY2019 was $2.18.
$2.18
FY2019 Cost Avoidance Statistic
The FY2019 cost avoidance was $433 million.
$433.0M
FY2018 Cost Avoidance Statistic
The FY2018 cost avoidance was $450 million.
$450.0M
FY2017 Cost Avoidance Statistic
The FY2017 cost avoidance was $377 million.
$377.0M
FY2016 Cost Avoidance Statistic
The FY2016 cost avoidance was $450 million.
$450.0M
Parole Revocations FY2016 Statistic
In FY2016, 2,505 parole revocations occurred.
2,505 revocations
Parole Revocations FY2017 Statistic
In FY2017, 2,681 parole revocations occurred.
2,681 revocations
Parole Revocations FY2018 Statistic
In FY2018, 2,525 parole revocations occurred.
2,525 revocations
Parole Revocations FY2019 Statistic
In FY2019, 2,720 parole revocations occurred.
2,720 revocations
Parole Releases FY2016 Statistic
In FY2016, 13,374 parole releases occurred.
13,374 releases
Parole Releases FY2017 Statistic
In FY2017, 10,468 parole releases occurred.
10,468 releases
Parole Releases FY2018 Statistic
In FY2018, 10,363 parole releases occurred.
10,363 releases
Parole Releases FY2019 Statistic
In FY2019, 9,455 parole releases occurred.
9,455 releases
PIC Points Awarded FY2017 Statistic
In FY2017, 23,958 PIC points were awarded.
23,958 PIC points
PIC Points Awarded FY2018 Statistic
In FY2018, 35,839 PIC points were awarded.
35,839 PIC points
PIC Points Awarded FY2019 Statistic
In FY2019, 37,012 PIC points were awarded.
37,012 PIC points
Parole Completion Rate Georgia FY2016 Statistic
The Georgia parole completion rate in FY2016 was approximately 70% based on the chart.
70%
Parole Completion Rate Georgia FY2017 Statistic
The Georgia parole completion rate in FY2017 was approximately 72% based on the chart.
72%
Parole Completion Rate Georgia FY2018 Statistic
The Georgia parole completion rate in FY2018 was approximately 73% based on the chart.
73%
Parole Completion Rate Georgia FY2019 Statistic
The Georgia parole completion rate in FY2019 was approximately 73% based on the chart.
73%
Parole Completion Rate USA FY2016 Statistic
The national parole completion rate in FY2016 was approximately 58% based on the chart.
58%
Parole Completion Rate USA FY2017 Statistic
The national parole completion rate in FY2017 was approximately 58% based on the chart.
58%
Parole Completion Rate USA FY2018 Statistic
The national parole completion rate in FY2018 was approximately 58% based on the chart.
58%
Parole Completion Rate USA FY2019 Statistic
The national parole completion rate in FY2019 was approximately 58% based on the chart.
58%
Parole Completion Rate USA FY2020 Statistic
The national parole completion rate in FY2020 was estimated to be approximately 60%.
60%
Board of Community Supervision Membership Policy
As Parole Board Chairman, Mr. Barnard also serves on the Board of Community Supervision. The board has regulatory oversight of the Department of Community Supervision which is responsible for the supervision of felony offenders on probation and parole in Georgia.
Brian Owens Board of Community Supervision Membership Policy
As Vice Chairman, Mr. Owens also serves on the Board of Community Supervision.
Jacqueline Bunn State Commission on Family Violence Appointment Case detail
In August of 2018, Ms. Bunn was appointed by Governor Deal to the State Commission on Family Violence. The commission works to educate and raise awareness about family violence in Georgia and evaluates the need for additional state services.
Jacqueline Bunn Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Role Case detail
Ms. Bunn also serves as a member of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, serving as the Vice Chairman of the Victims Compensation Board.
Brian Owens Career Background Case detail
The former Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections began his career as a parole officer in 1993. On January 8, 2009, Mr. Owens was sworn in as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections by Governor Sonny Perdue. He was reappointed Commissioner by Governor Deal in January of 2011.
Terry Barnard Legislative Background Case detail
Mr. Barnard, a former State Representative, served nearly sixteen years in the Georgia House of Representatives. In 1995-1996, Mr. Barnard guided through the Georgia House the framework for the State Sex Offender Registry and Sexual Offender Registration Review Board.
James Mills Legislative Background Case detail
The former State Representative served nineteen years in the legislature. During his legislative service, Mr. Mills sponsored key legislation, including the amendment that placed 'IN GOD WE TRUST' on the Georgia state flag and he passed 'proof of citizenship when registering to vote' legislation. He also helped to pass the Georgia Mortgage Fraud Law and the 'Option of Adoption' legislation.
David Herring Career Background Case detail
Mr. Herring joined the Georgia Department of Public Safety in 1994 as a state trooper and has served the state of Georgia for over twenty-five years. During his tenure, Mr. Herring served as team security for the University of Georgia Football Program, member of the State of Georgia S.W.A.T. Team and most recently as a Lt. Colonel managing security details for the offices of Governor, Lt. Governor, Speaker of the House and Chief Justice.
Christopher Barnett Career Background Case detail
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.
Rita Rocker Career Background Case detail
Ms. Rocker began her career in 1989 as an accounting clerk with the Engineering Unit of the Georgia Department of Corrections. In 1997, Ms. Rocker transferred to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles as an operations auditor. In 2010, she was promoted to Director of Government Relations.
Jacqueline Bunn Career Background Case detail
Ms. Bunn started her career with the state of Georgia in 1997, as an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Section for the Georgia Department of Law. She handled hundreds of cases involving the Department of Corrections and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles in state and federal courts. In July of 2013, Ms. Bunn was appointed by Governor Deal to serve as the Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC).
Board Members Appointed by Governor Deal Case detail
Brian Owens was appointed to the Board on February 1, 2015, by Governor Nathan Deal. James W. Mills was appointed to the Board by Governor Nathan Deal and was sworn in November 14, 2011. Jacqueline Bunn was appointed to complete an unexpired term on the State Board of Pardons and Paroles by Governor Deal, on July 1, 2016. David J. Herring was appointed to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles on August 1, 2018, by Governor Deal.
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Board of Community Supervision
[organization]
Brian Kemp
[person]
Brian Owens
[person]
Bureau of Justice Statistics
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Christopher Barnett
[person]
Clemency Division
[organization]
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
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Critical Analysis Unit
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David J. Herring
[person]
Field Services Division
[organization]
Georgia Department of Community Supervision
[organization]
Georgia Department of Corrections
[organization]
Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison
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Georgia Office of Victim Services
[organization]
Georgia Parole Evidence-based Data System
[program]
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
[organization]
Georgia Victim Information Program
[program]
ICE Rapid REPAT Program
[program]
Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision
[organization]
Jacqueline Bunn
[person]
James W. Mills
[person]
Nathan Deal
[person]
New Direction Recovery Program
[program]
Parole Decision Guidelines Rating System
[program]
Performance Incentive Credit Program
[program]
Rita Rocker
[person]
Senate Bill 174
[legislation]
Sonny Perdue
[person]
State Commission on Family Violence
[organization]
Terry E. Barnard
[person]
Tina Stanley
[person]
Treutlen Probation Detention Center
[facility]
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
[organization]
Victim Offender Dialogue Program
[program]
Victim Support Partners
[program]
Victims Visitors' Day
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