Parole and Supervised Release: Key Points to Remember

(The material below was recently put out by the Parole division at PDS):

Key points to remember when representing clients who are on parole or supervised release:

1.      When you first meet your clients, always, always ask whether they are on parole or supervised release. 

2.      Remember, your client’s parole warrant must execute in order for him/her to get parole time credit.

3.      The parole warrant cannot be executed when the judge:

 •         Imposes a bond.

 •         Imposes a nominal bond.

 •         Releases client to a halfway house.

4.      When possible, always seek client’s release on their own recognizance.

5.      If the Commission chooses to hold your client in custody pending a final revocation proceeding, you will want to ensure that your client also receives credit in trial by filing a motion to change your client’s release conditions, or requesting that a bond be placed on your client at the next court hearing.

6.      Call a duty day attorney with the Parole Division at PDS whenever you have questions!