What does it mean when your parole has been revoked?

If a condition of parole is legitimate, its violation by a parolee can result in the parolee being sent back to prison (parole revocation) to serve all or some of the balance of his original sentence.

What is the parole revocation process?

Typically, when a person is alleged to have violated their parole, a blue warrant is requested and issued as directed by the parole officer. The parolee is taken to county jail or prison and then must await, without bail, for the parole revocation process wheels to turn.

Is it possible to appeal the parole decision?

A person can file an appeal with a parole hearing board. Appellate reviews are frequently granted because new information that was not available at the time of the convicted person’s hearing arises, misconduct is performed by a hearings official, and significant procedural errors were made by a parole hearing official.

What is the purpose of a revocation hearing?

§ 2.103 Revocation hearing procedure. (a) The purpose of the revocation hearing shall be to determine whether the parolee has violated the conditions of his release and, if so, whether his parole or mandatory release should be revoked or reinstated.

What happens if my Parole is revoked or suspended?

If parole or mandatory supervision is revoked as a result of the hearing, the offender receives a written report by the Hearing Officer which describes the evidence relied upon in finding a violation. In certain cases, the offender may petition the Board to reopen the revocation hearing. Updated 01/02/2019

Can a witness testify at a parole revocation hearing?

The U.S. Supreme Court has established due process requirements for parole revocation proceedings that all states must abide. If the hearing is going to be contested, you can have witnesses testify on your behalf. When a parole violation is alleged, there is often a preliminary hearing.

What are the due process requirements for revocation of parole?

A person on parole (known as a parolee) is entitled to a hearing on any alleged parole violation. Before parole can be suspended or revoked, there must be “good cause” to believe that the person violated the terms of parole. The U.S. Supreme Court has established due process requirements for parole revocation proceedings that all states must abide.

When is a parolee entitled to a hearing?

A person on parole (known as a parolee) is entitled to a hearing on any alleged parole violation. Before parole can be suspended or revoked, there must be “good cause” to believe that the person violated the terms of parole.