Purpose of parole.

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(1) The purposes of this article with respect to parole are:

  1. To further all purposes of sentencing and improve public safety by reducing the incidence of crime and technical parole violations committed by people on parole;

  2. To prepare, select, and assist people who, after serving a statutorily defined period ofincarceration, will be transitioned and returned to the community;

  3. To set individualized conditions of parole and to provide supervision services andsupport to assist people on parole in addressing identified risks and needs; and

  4. To achieve a successful discharge from parole supervision for people on parole through compliance with the terms and conditions of release that address their risks and needs.

Source: L. 85: Entire section added, p. 648, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2016: (1) amended, (HB 16-1215), ch.120, p. 341, § 1, effective August 10.


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