When are inmates considered for parole?
By law inmates are eligible to be considered for parole usually after serving one-third of their prison sentence. Exceptions to this are offenders sentenced to; a term-of-years sentence for serious violent felony, life without parole and fourth-felony recidivists. Eligible inmates are automatically considered for parole, regardless of appeals or other legal action by the inmate or his or her representative.At the time of consideration, the Board may establish a Tentative Parole Month in the future or may deny parole entirely. The Board may reconsider and change a prior decision in a case, for any reason, at any time, up to the time of release. Georgia inmates have a right to be considered for parole, but they do not have a right or “liberty interest” which requires release on parole.
