Parole Revocation Proceedings; Initiating Actions; Order to Appear; Warrant for Arrest and Confinement

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Sec. 7. (a) If the department believes that a parolee has violated a condition of his parole, it may initiate parole revocation proceedings by:

(1) issuing an order for the parolee to appear for a revocation hearing on the alleged violation; or

(2) issuing a warrant for the arrest and confinement of the parolee pending a preliminary hearing if there is a risk of his fleeing or being removed from the jurisdiction.

(b) When the department issues an order under subsection (a)(1) for the parolee to appear for a revocation hearing, the parolee and his parent, guardian, or custodian shall be given written notice of:

(1) the date, time, and place of the hearing;

(2) the parole condition alleged to have been violated;

(3) the procedures and rights applicable to such hearing; and

(4) the possible sanctions if a violation is found.

(c) When the department issues a warrant under subsection (a)(2) of this section for the arrest and confinement of the parolee pending a preliminary hearing, the parolee and his parent, guardian, or custodian shall be given written notice of:

(1) the date, time, and place of the hearing;

(2) the parole condition alleged to have been violated;

(3) the procedures and rights applicable to that hearing;

(4) if probable cause is found to exist, his right to a revocation hearing and the procedures and rights applicable to that hearing; and

(5) the possible sanctions if a violation is found.

As added by Acts 1979, P.L.120, SEC.6.


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