OAR 255-040-0025: Resetting the Parole Release Date to an Earlier Date

(1) For inmates with an established prison term greater than 36 months who demonstrate an extended course of conduct indicating outstanding reformation, the Board may grant a reduction of up to seven months for each three-year period under review. The inmate shall first serve the three-year period before the Board will review it. (2) The purpose of a personal review hearing shall be to determine: (a) Whether continued incarceration is cruel and inhumane; (b) Whether resetting the release date to an earlier date is compatible with the best interests of the inmate and society; and (c) Whether the inmate’s progress indicates outstanding reformation so as to warrant a reduction in the prison term under the following criteria: (A) The individual merits of each case; (B) The seriousness of the crime; (C) The protection of the public; (D) Demonstrable achievement in dealing with problems present at the time of incarceration and associated with criminal conduct (e.g., psychological disorder, drug or alcohol dependency, lack of educational or vocational skills); (E) Documented cooperation with authorities while in custody where a substantial benefit is derived by the authorities; and (F) The absence of disciplinary actions resulting from violation of rules within the review period. (d) That appropriate supervision and services are available for the particular inmate and to order supervision conditions.