West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 92 - Parole Board
West Virginia Code of State Rules – Agency 92: Parole Board
Overview:
Agency 92 of the West Virginia Code of State Rules (CSR) sets forth the regulations for the West Virginia Parole Board, the agency responsible for determining eligibility and conditions for the release of inmates on parole. The Parole Board operates under the authority of West Virginia Code §62-12, and these rules ensure a consistent, fair, and legally compliant parole process.
Key Functions of the Parole Board (Agency 92):
Parole Hearings and Procedures:
Outlines procedures for conducting parole hearings, including notice requirements, hearing protocols, and decision-making criteria.
Provides rules for in-person and video hearings, offender representation, and victim notification.
Eligibility and Conditions:
Establishes guidelines for parole eligibility, including time served and sentence structure.
Sets conditions of parole, such as supervision requirements, travel restrictions, employment, and counseling.
Revocation and Violations:
Details the process for parole revocation, including probable cause hearings, final hearings, and legal rights of the parolee.
Addresses violations of parole conditions and outlines consequences.
Re-Parole and Discharge:
Covers procedures for re-parole after revocation and discharge from parole.
Specifies how time served on parole is credited.
Victim Rights and Public Participation:
Provides for victim input, victim services notifications, and public access to hearing information when appropriate.
Example CSR Series under Agency 92:
92 CSR 1 – General rules and definitions
92 CSR 2 – Parole eligibility and application procedures
92 CSR 3 – Parole hearings and decision-making process
92 CSR 4 – Conditions of parole and supervision
92 CSR 5 – Revocation procedures and due process
92 CSR 6 – Victim notification and participation
(For exact rule titles and text, visit the WV CSR official database.)
Legal Authority:
Based on West Virginia Code Chapter 62, Article 12, which governs parole eligibility, procedures, board composition, and statutory responsibilities.
Mission:
The West Virginia Parole Board exists to promote public safety by making informed parole decisions, encouraging offender rehabilitation, and ensuring accountability for those under supervised release.
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