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Initially known as the United States Board of Parole, [2] the board had three members and was established by legislation on May 13, 1930 as an independent board. The first chairperson was Arthur DeLacy Wood. As a result of an order of the Attorney General, the Board began reporting directly to him in August 1945.
In some states the board is an independent agency while in others it is a body of the department of corrections. In 44 states, the parole members are chosen by the governor. Parole boards throughout the states often act on the governor's influence and reportedly feel the need to do so to ensure job security. [1]
In New Jersey, parole officers are sworn law enforcement officers who work within the State Parole Board's Division of Parole. [1] New Jersey parole officers, who have been or who may hereafter be appointed or employed, shall, by virtue of such appointment or employment and in addition to any other power or authority, be empowered to act as officers for the detection, apprehension, arrest and ...
The Legislature in 2023 rescinded the statute requiring at least one member of each Parole Board decision panel to be a permanent member. William Morris covers courts for the Des Moines Register.
The bill would also adjust pay for members of the parole board, allowing them to be paid for administrative services performed outside of a scheduled meeting or hearing. Under the bill, members ...
Former Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board members Ed Konieczny, left, and Calvin Prince talk during a clemency hearing for Richard Glossip in August 2023.
The BBP was created by the Texas State Legislature in 1929, with three members appointed by the governor and one designated as supervisor of paroles.. In 1935, the Texas Constitution [3] was amended to create the BPP as a member of the executive branch with constitutional authority, and making the governor's clemency authority subject to board recommendation.