Standards Governing Release on Parole

(a)Whenever the board considers the release of a prisoner for parole, the board shall order his release, if it is of the opinion after review of the records mandated in 9 GCA § 80.78, that:

(1)his release is compatible with public safety and security and will not put victims’ safety or security in danger based on an assessment of the risk of prisoner to re-offend;

(2)there is substantial likelihood that he will abide by law and conform to the conditions of parole;

(3)his release at that time would not depreciate the seriousness of his crime nor promote disrespect for law;

(4)his release would not have a substantially adverse effect on institutional discipline; and

(5)he is of sufficient capacity and deemed likely to lead a law-abiding life when released and his continued correctional treatment, medical care, or vocational or other training in the institution will not substantially enhance his capacity to lead a law-abiding life when released at a later date.

(b)In making its determination regarding a prisoner’s release on parole, the board may consider, to the extent relevant, the following factors:

(1)the prisoner’s personality, including his age and maturity, stability, sense of responsibility and any apparent development in his personality which may promote or hinder his conformity to law;

(2)the prisoner’s parole plan;

(3)the prisoner’s ability and readiness to assume obligations and undertake responsibilities;

(4)the prisoner’s family status and whether he has relatives who display interest in him or whether he has other close and constructive associations in the community;

(5)the prisoner’s employment history, his occupational skills and training, and the stability of his past employment;

(6)the type of home environment in which the prisoner plans to live; CH. 80 DISPOSITION OF OFFENDERS

(7)the prisoner’s past use of narcotics or other harmful drugs, or past habitual and excessive use of alcohol;

(8)the prisoner’s mental and physical make-up, including any disability or handicap which may affect his conformity to law;

(9)the prisoner’s prior criminal record, including the nature and circumstances, recentness and frequency of previous offense;

(10)the prisoner’s attitude toward law and authority;

(11)the prisoner’s conduct in the institution, including whether he has taken advantage of the opportunities for self-improvement afforded by the institutional program;

(12)the prisoner’s conduct and attitude during any previous experience of probation or parole and the recentness of such experience.