Wisconsin Administrative Code Parole Commission
Wisconsin Administrative Code – Parole Commission
Agency: Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Code Chapter: DOC Chapter PAC (Parole Commission)
Purpose and Authority
The Parole Commission operates under the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and is authorized to make decisions related to:
Parole eligibility and release
Parole conditions
Revocation of parole
Reconsideration and review of parole decisions
Its authority comes from Wisconsin Statutes (primarily ch. 304 and ch. 302), which are implemented through the Administrative Code.
Composition of the Parole Commission
The Commission consists of appointed commissioners.
Commissioners act collectively or individually as authorized.
Duties include conducting hearings, reviewing case records, and issuing written decisions.
Parole Hearings
Hearings may be conducted in person or by alternative means approved by the Commission.
Inmates are notified in advance of parole hearings.
Relevant information may include institutional conduct, program participation, risk assessments, and victim input (when applicable).
Decision-Making Criteria
The Commission considers factors such as:
Nature and severity of the offense
Criminal history
Behavior while incarcerated
Risk to the community
Rehabilitation efforts
Input from victims and prosecutors, when allowed by law
Parole Decisions
Decisions may grant parole, deny parole, or defer a decision.
Conditions of parole may be imposed and must be followed by the parolee.
Written notice of decisions is provided.
Revocation of Parole
The Commission may revoke parole for violations of conditions.
Parolees are entitled to due process, including notice and an opportunity to be heard.
Sanctions may include return to custody or modification of conditions.
Reconsideration and Review
The Code allows for reconsideration of certain decisions under defined circumstances.
Timeframes and procedures for review are specified within the chapter.
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