I am coming up on my 24 months of uninterrupted Parole you can get off the Parole early according to this CDCR adult Parole memo. I am about done with the Safer program in another month and I am a business owner. No violation. Has anybody seen any offenders get off early?
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It used to be basically never, but just recently I’ve heard of a few people getting off early. If you have no violations, all positive polygraphs, etc., and a very sympathetic agent and supervisor, then there might be a chance, but sadly, I wouldn’t get my hopes up.
I was sentenced to 5 years parole. Got off parole at the 3 year mark. I tried at the 1 year and 2 year mark and they didn’t go for it. However, on the 3rd year I guess the stars and planets lined up. I wasn’t even a model parolee. I caused all sorts of grief for my PO. Nothing that could get me violated though. Maybe they just got sick of me.
While I was on parole, I knew a few who were discharged early. However, these seemed more random than based on anything else.
NMV how did you try at 1 and 2 years? Just curious. when i got released in september 2012 the papers i signed in prison said my parole would be 3 YEARS/CDD. I assumed it meant 3 years. When they updated the parole conditions and had me sign them again around 2013 or 2014 to the new form it now says 5 years or MAX CDD.
My hub was told by the judge when he was sentenced. 6 yrs prison, 3 yrs parole.
When he’d done his 85% of his prison sentence, the papers said, 5 yrs parole.
Last yr when we thought he only had one more yr to go, he was told, Nope. Its 10 yrs parole.
I guess he’s lucky as when I was researching this, he could have gotten 20 yrs parole.
Makes me sick. All of it. Just makes me sick.
The judge dictates the parole length. So if your parole is being extended beyond what the judge order, I would contact an attorney and take it before a judge. If your crime was considered violent, you more then likely will not get off early. For non-violent crimes you are reviewed at the 12/24/36/48 month mark for ealy release per the title 15. Of course you may have to point this out to the parole department. Read the Title 15 and use it to your advantage.
Im in the exact same situation. I took a plea deal, did my time. I have been on parole for 2 years.
under PC 3001(a) I’m going along thinking I have a chance to get off at the 2 years,30 days as stated.
Just had my case review (every six months here in Sac.) I was told I had 5 year parole, i explained that My
plea specified not to exceed 3 years, it was suggested that the judge made a mistake.
I was further told that with 5 year parole I would be released at the 3 year mark. (again in PC3001 (a))
Does anyone know what Parole is citing for this change in length. They must have passed a law that is retroactive, but can’t override a Judges orders.
I had the same question some time ago about California 290 Parolees, and sent Janice an email… she responded to me that (at the time of my email) she had not heard of any California 290 Parolee being released early, only probationers.
I am not sure where the comments to the question about early discharge originated from… but in California, specifically Lake and Mendocino Counties, Parole will not discharge any parolee 290 registrant off of parole early – period! I was first told this at my initial meeting with my parole agent, and again, recently during my containment meeting. In fact, it was during this meeting that out of the supervises mouth came the words: “It’s a liability issue, and we will not take that risk.” Specifically, he was referring to what happened with the Stacy Dugard case in the San Francisco Bay Area, and how CDCR Parole failed horrifically. Although 290 Parolees qualify for early discharge just as any other parolee, no one up here will put their signature on any form recommending that a sex offender be released from supervision early.
That being said, probation (in an adjoining county) has a whole different philosophy. It is not uncommon to hear of 290 probationers being released early… more so if their offense was a misdemeanor, or could be a misdemeanor.
I recently was paroled after serving 25 years. I saw the same knee jerk response from the BPT towards lifers, and denying parole due to their crime. It wasn’t until the lifers took the BPT and the governor to court, that the Court ordered the BPT to stop using the nature of the offense as a reason to deny parole. It is my opinion that the same is true here… Not until we take parole to court, and address their blanket denial of early discharge (which is not a right – but should be considered under “equal protection”) … The fact is, we cannot change what we did – we can never take back the hurt, neither could the lifers take back there offenses.
I was considered not violent not serious Cal Penal Code 1192.7(C) and Cal Penal Code 667.5(C)…. those are the codes that list the violent and serious offense (whether force..etc. was present and certain victim age regardless of circumstance mandate those considerations) In any event my charges did not fall under any of those codes. While incarcerated in a CDCR facility I had what was called a classification meeting where it was presented to me that I would have certain restrictions on visits, store, jobs etc due to my being a violent/serious felon.. I objected and stopped the proceedings much to the chagrin of the assistant wardens, counselors and prison police brass that were present) I requested documentation regarding the classification that were labeling me because it differed from the information I had. The Warden made the person present reverse the error in the record on the spot after a review of my record and actual charges were considered. …Apologies,… but I deviate from the full thrust of this post. Prior to release I met with a counselor who somehow had the same wrong information and she informed me that I would have a 5 year parole with extreme restrictions (ankle monitor..etc). But there is a penal code which addressed this as well. So when she presented me to sign the release document I refused stating that it was in contradiction to my charges and my case in its entirety. She stated that without signing I would not be released until I finished the two years left on my sentence. I told her that was fine because it was wrong (There is a possible myth and if do chose to do your entire sentence without accepting your good time credit that they cannot legally compel you to sign into any parole or probation scheme….. I don’t know about that one …. it kinda sounds plausible) .. sorry I deviate again. So I filed and internal challenge to my pre-release information conviction CDCR FORM 602 and after a couple of weeks I met with that counselor again who apologized and then informed me (and believe this was beyond what I was even expecting … The Great GOD JAH..was smiling down on me that day..) She informed me (I was paroled (I should say released from prison custody.. because I was not paroled).. I was released under Governor Browns NEW PRCS (Post Release Community Supervision program….which was not a parole at all..The statute is under Penal Code 3000 – 3006..regarding the rules on Parole terms …etc.. Part of it is listed here.
Now when I went back to my bunk that day and informed others what had happened I asked some career guys what would have happened if I had signed the original paper submitted to me. They stated that although it did not pertain to my case … that is what I would have got stuck with.
(e) The provisions of Section 3042 shall not apply to any hearing
held pursuant to this section.
3001. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when any
person referred to in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section
3000 who was not imprisoned for committing a violent felony, as
defined in subdivision (c) of Section 667.5, has been released on
parole from the state prison, and has been on parole continuously for
one year since release from confinement, within 30 days, that person
shall be discharged from parole, unless the Department of
Corrections recommends to the Board of Prison Terms that the person
be retained on parole and the board, for good cause, determines that
the person will be retained. Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, when any person referred to in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b)
of Section 3000 who was imprisoned for committing a violent felony,
as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 667.5, has been released on
parole from the state prison for a period not exceeding three years
and has been on parole continuously for two years since release from
confinement, or has been released on parole from the state prison for
a period not exceeding five years and has been on parole
continuously for three years since release from confinement, the
department shall discharge, within 30 days, that person from parole,
unless the department recommends to the board that the person be
retained on parole and the board, for good cause, determines that the
person will be retained. The board shall make a written record of
its determination and the department shall transmit a copy thereof to
the parolee.
good for you joven I hope you made them give you your halftime credits for a non-violent offense. I had to fight like hell through the 602 appeal for over a year to get my halftime credits. it knocked over two years off my sentence and I believe that they are doing this to a lot more people who just aren’t educated enough or just ignorant and believe everything cdc tells them. I had sergeants captains and even the annuals that you get once a year all tell me i wasn’t getting halftime and that my offense was a violent offense which although it is considered a serious felony it was not a violent offense. I just wonder how many people that they have done this to and gotten away with it.
keeping things to a minimum..when I was in recep I was told Ill do 85% on my case (1st term) cause it was violent. My sex charges were NOT force (286/288)… the letter after the number designates if it was force or if it was <14 (less than 14 is always called force).. mine was a <18. so I got it FIXED as I have another felony that was SERIOUS but not violent. So reception fixed it to 50% time. Then I got to my designated, and at committee I was told it was 85% I said NO my sex wasnt forceful (the charge wasnt)… the LAME said "Anal sex is forceful" I said Ill have my attorney get a hold of you , I got a reply "Ohhh you must have a good attorney" I said no I have a appellate defender… about a month later… BAM.. CORRECTED to 50%, then 4 mos later, I saw the SAME LAME CC2, and I told her… "told you so" she felt 2 inches tall haha… I DID not have that 667.x charge. so in closing you HAVE TO STAND UP TO THE CDCR… paperwork 22/602's etc… after all spend your time figting for what you know s right or what you think is right. Funny thing here is NONE of my sex charges force me to 290 register but my 311 does (child porn) so go figure. And I got a STRIKE in my case, but that is NOT for a sex charge !
Ive been at this for better than a year now. researched a lot , but nothing !
Has anyone found a successful challenge to CDCRs increased parole length ?
I have been on parole for 3+ years, was supposed to get off at the 3 year mark.
(Per the terms of my plea agreement.) was only supposed to be on parole up to 3 years.
Was told the law was changed. But that violates Ex-post facto.
Looking for a good Lawyer in Sacramento area to challenge this.
Any tips or support is appreciated.
Strength in numbers.
Me to its crazy ‘like what the judge said dont mattet
I’m still looking for an attorney, any attorney to take this case. I brought this to Janice’s attention initially in 2014. She said she would try and help at first but I guess she got too big. She’s busy taking on cities, counties, and states. I was 6 months from being discharged when I went to resign parole conditions. My parole was extended from 3 years to 10 years. I now have over 5 years of clean parole with no violations. Unfortunately, no relief either. No one can help, that’s what I’ve figured out. Everyone says they’ve heard of somebody who has got relief but nobody actually knows them. If they do, my name is Greg. Hit me up at 325-864-5386. California Parole isn’t a joke and I want off.
We have spoken and she will work with me as soon as she’s back from vacation. In the mean time, if you’re in my shoes, contact her! Finally, someone who is willing to do something!!
I stupidly took a deal for 3.8 years and a five yr parole in February 2012 for a 290 accusation.
When I was released from prison and reported to parole in my home county of San Diego, they transferred me to orange county immediately.
When I reported to orange county the next day, they gave me a paper saying my parole length was “to be determined” then I was told that is now a ten yr parole.
I have heard that the ten-year extension for parole came with a three-year clause for those That had three years without a violation would be discharged. I am living on the streets of orange county away from all family and friends support while family members live in my house in San Diego. I’m 64 now and not scheduled for discharge until 2025. I only took the deal on a false accusation because my lawyers told me I was looking at 20 to 40 years if I fought it and My main witness was harassed by the sheriffs department because she refused to testify against me. They had child protection open a case to try to take her child away.
My parole agent told me I could go to a park since I had never had a problem at a park. My wife and I went to a park when no one was there because it was raining. My agent arrested me for that “violation” but the judge released me after 15 days as soon as I had my first court appearance.
My wife comes for a visit from San Diego when she can, usually on weekends. Three different times strange and sometimes apparently under age females came and hit me up for sex even offering tacos only when my wife was here. I think it was a trap from my agent to interfere in my marriage.
Another agent kept harassing my doctor and interfering in my health care until my doctor said she couldnt help me anymore. She kept insisting on giving me extra restrictions Verbally until she was “transferred” after spending a whole year working on my approval to attend church. My family needs me in San Diego, I need my family support. My wife cannot afford to drive her worn out old car up here very often. I don’t know where to start. There is a lot more but this is enough for now. I really appreciate all of your comments and situations. Thank you and praise God
@ Greg
Hey Greg! I’m glad to hear the news. We certainly aren’t alone. I can’t wait for an update.
What’s your story Shawn? Just curious. I pled guilty for a plea bargain to one count of 261a and 243b/i think and did 3 years in county jail with 4 year parole but now they’re talking ten years. I’m thinking about vacating my plea and taking it to trial.
Joe
I was told by someone to go before a judge and ask for a review.
Like a habeas corpus? I was told to do that too. That way I can get four years of parole instead of ten years, you just have to exhaust all appeal efforts like form 602 that’s about it
What’s kc phone number?
@ Joe
Sorry, I didn’t fully respond to your comment. I have halted my appeal at this point. Recently I moved to a more progressive thinking county with a much better parole office. When they looked at my case they informed me that they will be starting the paperwork to terminate my parole early. I will have done 3 years of parole in April.
The new rules set by the CDCR state that we can now be released after 3 years even if you were bumped up to 10.
I could still be denied of course and then I’m back to the 602 process, but my parole officer and parole supervisor are really proactive, so I’m going to see where this goes.
All the extended parole period is from the AB 1844, which the Terminator singed back on September 9, 2010.
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_1801-1850/ab_1844_bill_20100909_chaptered.pdf
This bill would require lifetime parole for habitual sex offenders, persons convicted of kidnapping a child under 14 years of age with the intent to commit a specified sexual offense, and persons convicted of other specified sex crimes, including, among others, aggravated sexual assault of a child. The bill would, unless a longer period of parole applies, impose a 10-year parole period on inmates sentenced for kidnapping with the intent to commit specified sex offenses, specified lewd or lascivious acts, and other specified sexual offenses. The bill would impose a 20-ear parole period on inmates convicted and required to register as sex offenders or rape, sodomy, lewd or lascivious acts, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and their specified sex crimes, in which one or more of the victims of the offense was a child under 14 years of age, as specified
Yeah I heard of the three year early release but look at Greg he’s got no violations and is still on parole for five years
Do u have kc Taylor’s phone number?