Code of Colorado Regulations 1511 - State Board of Parole
Code of Colorado Regulations (CCR) 1511 — State Board of Parole
1. Authority and Purpose
Title: 8 CCR 1511-1 — Rules Governing the State Board of Parole and Parole Proceedings
Authority: Established under Colorado statutes (e.g., Title 17, CRS).
Purpose: To regulate parole procedures, eligibility, hearings, decisions, notifications, and revocations.
2. Key Sections and Provisions
Section 1 — Definitions
Defines important terms:
Board: State Board of Parole
Parole: Conditional release before sentence completion
Parolee: Individual on parole
Parole Eligibility Date: Date when inmate can first be considered for parole
Revocation Hearing: Hearing to determine if parole should be revoked
Section 2 — Board Organization
Board composition, appointments, and duties
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson roles
Governance responsibilities
Section 3 — Meetings and Hearings
Procedures for Board meetings and official actions
Public meeting rules and decision-making protocols
Section 4 — Parole Applications
Process for inmates to apply for parole
Required documentation and filing deadlines
Section 5 — Parole Application Interviews and Hearings
Interviews can be in-person or virtual
Possible outcomes: grant parole, defer, table, or refer for Full Board Review
Decisions require at least two Board members’ concurrence
Section 6 — Board Consideration of Parole
Factors considered:
Risk of re-offense
Public safety
Sentence served
Statutory eligibility
Section 7 — Special Considerations
Individualized circumstances may influence decisions
Examples: medical needs, extraordinary behavior, or rehabilitation efforts
Section 8 — Full Board Reviews
For serious or violent offenses
Multiple Board members must review and vote
Ensures consistency and fairness in high-risk cases
Section 9 — Notification of Decisions
Inmates and officials must be informed of parole decisions
Provides written explanation of decision rationale
Section 10 — File Reviews
In certain cases, parole can be considered based on file review without interview
Section 11 — Reconsideration Prior to Release
Parole decisions are conditional until release occurs
Board may reconsider parole if new information arises
Release may be delayed or suspended if necessary
Section 12 — Parole Rescission Hearings
Procedures for revoking granted parole before release
Section 13 — Parole Revocation Hearings
Conducted when a parolee violates conditions
Includes service of complaints, hearing rights, timing, and sanctions
Section 14 — Appeals of Revocation
Parolees can appeal revocation within a set period (usually 30 days)
Board reviews appeals and issues final determination
Section 15 — Early Parole Discharge
Rules for early termination of parole supervision
Section 16 — Indeterminate Sex Offender Parole
Special rules for sex offenders on parole
Addresses eligibility and release conditions
Section 17 — Materials Incorporated by Reference
Identifies external resources that may inform procedures (regulations or manuals)
3. Core Principles
Conditional Nature of Parole: Parole is not final until all release conditions are met.
Public Safety: Board decisions prioritize minimizing risk to society.
Due Process: Applicants and parolees have rights to hearings, notices, and appeals.
Structured Decision-Making: Board follows defined procedures for interviews, meetings, and notifications.
Individualized Consideration: Special circumstances (e.g., medical, rehabilitative progress) can affect decisions.
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