What are two types of parole violations?

There are two types of parole violations: convicted and technical. Convicted violators break their terms by committing a new crime, while a technical violator has violated any term of their parole without committing an additional offense.

What is a parole hold?

A parolee that is arrested for a parole violation will have a “parole hold” placed on him or her at the time of arrest. This parole hold makes it so the parolee cannot be bailed out of custody. In a parolee hearing it is a preponderance of the evidence (or a tip of the scale).

What does additional hold for parole mean?

A parole hold is generally the authorization to detain a person suspected of violating condition(s) of their parole. A parole hold authorizes the detention of a parolee charged with an alleged parole violation pending a parole revocation hearing.

What happens if a parolee violates the conditions of release?

Violations If the Parole Officer (PO) has reasonable cause to believe a parolee under supervision by the Department has lapsed into criminal ways or has violated one or more of the conditions of release in an important respect, the PO will confer the case with a supervisor, at which time a warrant may be issued.

What happens at the final parole revocation hearing?

The Department is represented by a Parole Revocation Specialist (PRS) who will present evidence and examine witnesses to testify to the charges in the violation of release report. Alleged parole violators may secure their own attorneys or request to have the public defender/legal aid represent them at the Final Hearing.

Can a parolee be arrested for absconding?

The Board Issues Warrants for Arrests of Parolees When a parolee has reportedly violated a condition of his release, a Board warrant may be issued for his arrest. If the alleged violation is absconding from community supervision, or if the parolee is otherwise not available to the Board for a hearing, a temporary revocation order may be issued.

When does a parolee have to be served with a warrant?

For cases lodged out of state, the parolee must be served within five days of becoming available to the warrant. Parolees may choose to waive or have their Preliminary Hearing. Parolees choosing to have the Preliminary Hearing will have it held within 15 days of the execution of the parole warrant.