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Sec. 33.16.100. Granting of discretionary parole.

(a) The board may authorize the release of a prisoner who is otherwise eligible under AS 12.55.115 and AS 33.16.090(a)(1) on discretionary parole if it determines a reasonable probability exists that (1) the prisoner will live and remain at liberty without violating any laws or conditions imposed by the board; (2) the prisoner’s rehabilitation and […]

Sec. 33.16.110. Preparole reports.

(a) In determining whether a prisoner is suitable for discretionary parole, the board shall consider the preparole reports including (1) the presentence report made to the sentencing court; (2) the recommendations made by the sentencing court, by the prosecuting attorney, and by the defense attorney, and any statements made by the victim or the prisoner […]

Sec. 33.16.120. Rights of certain victims in connection with parole.

(a) If the victim of a crime against a person or arson in the first degree requests notice of a scheduled hearing to review or consider discretionary parole for a prisoner convicted of that crime, the board shall send notice of the hearing to the victim at least 30 days before the hearing. The notice […]

Sec. 33.16.130. Parole procedures.

(a) A prisoner eligible for discretionary parole may apply to the board for discretionary parole. As part of the application for parole, the prisoner shall submit to the board a parole release plan that includes information concerning the prisoner’s plan for employment, residence, and rehabilitation if released on parole. (b) Before the board determines a […]

Sec. 33.16.140. Order for parole.

An order for parole issued by the board, setting out the conditions imposed under AS 33.16.150(a) and (b) and the date parole custody ends, shall be furnished to each prisoner released on special medical, discretionary, or mandatory parole.

Sec. 33.16.150. Conditions of parole.

(a) As a condition of parole, a prisoner released on special medical, discretionary, or mandatory parole (1) shall obey all state, federal, or local laws or ordinances, and any court orders applicable to the parolee; (2) shall make diligent efforts to maintain steady employment or meet family obligations; (3) shall, if involved in education, counseling, […]

Sec. 33.16.160. Change in parole conditions.

(a) Upon application of the state or the parolee, the board may change a condition of parole previously imposed under AS 33.16.150(b). (b) If the proposed change in conditions of parole is more restrictive of a parolee’s liberty, the parolee is entitled to notice of the proposed change, the reasons for the proposed change, a […]

Sec. 33.16.030. Selection criteria for board members.

(a) The governor shall appoint board members on the basis of their qualifications to make decisions that are compatible with the welfare of the community and of individual offenders. The governor shall appoint members who are able to consider the character and background of offenders and the circumstances under which offenses were committed. (b) At […]

Sec. 33.16.170. Confidentiality of records and information.

(a) Except as provided in (b) of this section, the preparole reports listed in AS 33.16.110, and other information obtained and used by the board under this chapter, are confidential and may not be disclosed to anyone other than the board, the sentencing judge, the prosecuting and defense attorneys, the prisoner, the prisoner’s attorney, the […]

Sec. 33.16.040. Compensation and expenses.

A board member is entitled to compensation at an amount to be set by the governor for each day the member is participating in business of the board, and is also entitled to the per diem and travel allowances provided under AS 39.20.180.