651-A:1 Purpose of Parole. – It is the intent of the legislature that the state parole system provide a means of supervising and rehabilitating offenders without continued incarceration and a means by which prisoners can be aided in the transition from prison to society. It is also the intent of the legislature that the […]
651-A:10 Psycho-Sexual Murder Defined. – For the purposes of RSA 651-A:7, 8 and 9, the phrase "murder which is psycho-sexual in nature" means murder in which there is evidence that the offender has committed sexual assault or abuse or attempted sexual assault or abuse of the victim before or after death. Source. 1983, 461:16, […]
651-A:10-a Medical Parole. – I. Only upon the recommendation of the commissioner of the department of corrections and the director of medical and forensic services, and after their review of the information provided by a physician licensed pursuant to RSA 329 or an advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to RSA 326, and his or […]
651-A:11 Notice of Hearings. – I. At least 15 and not more than 30 days prior to any parole hearing, the adult parole board shall post notice on the department of corrections Internet site stating the name and birthdate of the person seeking parole and the date, time, and location of the parole hearing. […]
651-A:11-a Victims Permitted to Speak at Parole Hearings. – The victim of any person seeking parole, or the victim’s next of kin if the victim has died, shall have the right to appear at the parole hearing of such person, personally or by counsel, and to reasonably express his views concerning the offense and […]
651-A:12 Reduction of Maximum Sentence While on Parole. – Any person who is on parole from the state prison on a permit under the provisions of this chapter may be granted a reduction of maximum term of his or her sentence equal to 1/3 of the period of time during which the parolee is […]
651-A:13 Suspension of Supervision. – In the case of a paroled prisoner who has entered the armed service of the United States, the board may suspend all parole supervision of said person during the period he so serves and is subject to military law. Upon the termination of such service by honorable discharge the […]
651-A:14 Repealed by 2015, 194:4, eff. July 1, 2015. –
651-A:15 Repealed by 1986, 156:14, II, eff. May 28, 1986. –
651-A:15-a Arrest of Parolees. – Any parolee may be arrested and detained by a probation or parole officer in accordance with RSA 504-A:4-6. Source. 1986, 156:5, eff. May 28, 1986.
651-A:16 Report Required. – I. The department may report any parolee who violates the conditions of his or her parole to the parole board. However, the department shall, within 30 days of official knowledge of such an occurrence, submit a report on any parolee who: (a) Is arrested for any felony or misdemeanor offense; […]
651-A:16-a Intermediate Sanction. – I. The commissioner shall establish a 7-day residential sanction located in a halfway house facility. II. Probation/parole officers may place a parolee in an intermediate sanction in lieu of a parole revocation hearing only if the offender agrees to participate. Source. 2010, 247:8. 2013, 156:4, eff. July 1, 2013.
651-A:17 Parole Revocation. – Any parolee arrested under RSA 651-A:15-a shall be entitled to a hearing before the board within 45 days, in addition to any preliminary hearing which is required under RSA 504-A:5. The parolee shall have the right to appear and be heard at the revocation hearing. The board shall have power […]
651-A:18 Repealed by 2014, 176:11, eff. July 1, 2014. –
651-A:19 Effect of Recommittal. – I. A prisoner who is recommitted shall serve 90 days in prison and shall meet the criteria for parole before being placed back on parole or the remainder of his or her maximum sentence, whichever is shorter, or may be subject to an extended term of recommittal pursuant to […]
651-A:2 Definitions. – As used in this chapter: I. "Prisoner" means any adult person who has been committed to the custody of the commissioner of corrections. II. "Parole" means a conditional release from the state prison which allows a prisoner to serve the remainder of his term outside the prison, contingent upon compliance with […]
651-A:20 Parole Records. – The adult parole board or its designee shall have access to all parole records of the department. Source. 1983, 461:16, eff. July 1, 1983. 2021, 48:6, eff. May 25, 2021.
651-A:21 Final Discharge. – I. Upon the expiration of the term of his maximum sentence, a paroled prisoner shall be entitled to receive a final discharge, provided that at the time of such expiration no proceedings are pending for his recommitment. Such proceedings shall be deemed to be pending when a warrant has been […]
651-A:22 Credits for Good Conduct. – I. The commissioner of corrections shall, on a monthly basis, review the conduct of each prisoner subject to parole to determine whether the prisoner shall receive credit for good conduct as provided in this section. II. The commissioner shall by rule determine the standards for the earning of […]
651-A:22-a Earned Time Credits. – I. The commissioner, after reviewing a prisoner’s record, shall award to a prisoner or recommend that the prisoner receive a one-time reduction in his or her minimum and maximum sentences for successful completion of each of the following programs while incarcerated, and shall establish procedures for each program, which […]
