How come the parole board is always letting inmates out of prison early?
There is no parole board in Minnesota. In 1980, sentencing guidelines went into effect that set terms of imprisonment and supervised release that judges use in sentencing felons. With some exceptions, such as a boot camp program for eligible offenders, inmates must serve the sentencing guidelines time set by the court. The term of imprisonment can be lengthened if the inmate breaks prison rules. Only life sentences are not part of the guidelines system.
