2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 34-A: CORRECTIONS
Chapter 5: PROBATION AND PAROLE
34-A §5210. Duties

Subchapter 2: PAROLE BOARD

§5210. Duties

The board shall: [1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]

1. Time of parole. Determine the time of parole for each committed offender;

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2. Parole revocation. Revoke parole when warranted due to a parole violation;

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3. Discharge from parole. Determine the time of discharge of parolees from parole supervision; and

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4. Advice to Governor. When requested by the Governor, advise him concerning applications for pardon, reprieve or commutation.

A. The board shall hold hearings, cause an investigation to be made and collect records to determine the facts and circumstances of a committed offender's crime, his past criminal record, his social history and his physical and mental condition as may bear on the application. [1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]

B. The board shall make recommendations regarding action by the Governor on the application. [1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]

C. All information obtained under this subsection, and any report furnished to the Governor under this subsection, is confidential. [1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).]

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SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 459, §6 (NEW).