How is a decision reached by Board Members?
When an inmate is considered for parole, the case file is given to one of the five Board Members, who studies it, deliberates alone, and renders his or her independent decision.On non-life cases, Board Members determine whether the Guidelines recommendation for parole denial or for a tentative release month is appropriate in each case or whether mitigating or aggravating factors should override the recommendation.This process continues until the majority decision has been reached on whether or not to parole the individual, and if so, when.
