Can an offender be paroled the same day as the parole hearing?
No. All offenders approved for parole must meet certain pre-release conditions, including a cerified and approved home plan. Many offenders must also complete certain special programs before they can be released. The majority of parole approvals call for a “delayed” release, meaning that the offender will be released in a future month/year, but only upon completion of specified pre-release requirements. If the offender fails to meet the pre-release conditions, or breaks institutional rules, the parole approval may be suspended and another hearing ordered. You would be notified in this eventuality.
