Why are inmates considered for parole in less than a year after being sentenced?
By law, the Board is required to consider clemency for all inmates under its authority. 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.
