Today I had the opportunity to watch how all of the case files that I research, gather and analyze are used by the Board when they are in a hearing session. As I explained in my earlier blog, I gather the information that they will need for some of their hearings. My job primarily deals with commutations. However, I have the opportunity to learn how the other agency employees perform their duties that include parole and revocations.
Since the Board hearings are public anyone can go in and see any hearing at any time. The reason why they are public is because as a citizen you have the right to know what actions and decisions are being taken when felon or convicted inmate is being granted release or a reduction in sentence.
Today I saw the Board Members in action and I was impressed of how well they handle the cases that were before them. I was able to see how important it is for them to see all of the aspects of how their decisions will impact the inmate, his family, society and the families of the victims as well. I was able to go back after a hearing and ask questions of how and why some questions were either asked or not asked. It was very interesting and I hope to be able to sit at more of these hearings and see how our justice system carry through after years of incarceration.
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