(a) A prisoner who is serving a term or terms of two years or more is eligible for mandatory parole. (b) A prisoner who is eligible under AS 33.16.090 may be granted discretionary parole by the board of parole. (c) Except as provided in (g) of this section, a prisoner who is not eligible for […]
(a) There is in the Department of Corrections a board of parole consisting of five members appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by a majority of members of the legislature in joint session. (b) Members of the board serve for staggered terms of five years and until their successors are appointed. (c) The governor […]
(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 […]
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.
(a) The board may meet as often as it considers necessary to carry out its responsibilities, but shall meet at least four times a year. (b) Three members of the board constitute a quorum for the conduct of business. (c) Except when a member of the board imposes special conditions of mandatory parole for the […]
(a) The board shall (1) serve as the parole authority for the state; (2) consider the suitability for parole of a prisoner who is eligible for discretionary parole or special medical parole if (A) the prisoner had no disciplinary action imposed during incarceration; or (B) the prisoner had disciplinary action imposed during incarceration and the […]
The board or a member of the board may issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum in the performance of board duties under AS 33.16.060(a). Subpoenas issued under this section are enforceable in Superior Court.
The board shall hire an executive director to serve the board in the discharge of its duties. The executive director must have had training and experience in the field of criminal justice. The executive director may employ additional staff to assist the board.
(a) Notwithstanding a presumptive, mandatory, or mandatory minimum term or sentence a prisoner may be serving or any restriction on parole eligibility under AS 12.55, a prisoner who is serving a term of at least 181 days may, upon application by the prisoner or the commissioner, be released by the board on special medical parole […]
(a) If the victim of a crime requests notice of a scheduled hearing to review or consider special medical 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 must be accompanied by a copy of the […]
(a) A prisoner sentenced to an active term of imprisonment of at least 181 days may, in the discretion of the board, be released on discretionary parole if the prisoner (1) has served the amount of time specified under (b) of this section, except that (A) a prisoner sentenced to one or more mandatory 99-year […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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.
(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, […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
The commissioner shall (1) conduct investigations of prisoners eligible for discretionary parole, as requested by the board and as provided in this section; (2) supervise the conduct of parolees; (3) appoint and assign parole officers and personnel; (4) notify the board and provide information on a prisoner 120 days before the prisoner’s mandatory release date, […]
