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parole eligibility date falls outside of the defendant's life

Focus: Postconviction Motion Denied Arthur Foster, pro se, appeals an order denying his postconviction motion in which he requested a resentencing hearing after the circuit court amended the judgment of conviction to set a parole eligibility date. Foster contends the circuit court was required to conduct a new sentencing hearing, giving him the right to be present under WIS.

** Federal offenders generally become eligible for day parole 6 months before their full parole eligibility date;

defendant's parole eligibility date is relevant, without regard to

The Arkansas Department of Correction website shows Brawner's parole eligibility date as March 20, but department spokeswoman Shea Wilson said a delay in getting paperwork on the additional sentence out of Conway County had kept the department from updating Brawner's status.

Among the commission's other responsibilities, its efforts now target nonviolent offenders who have reached or are close to their parole eligibility date. Those not at high risk to recidivate have the opportunity to participate in programming and education in compliance with their case management plan.

Time Sample Before End Sentence Release Result Provincial Sentence 6 months 4 months 1.5 for 1 Federal Offender Released on 3 years 2 years 1.5 for 1 Statutory Release Date Federal Offender Released on Full 3 years 1 year 3 for 1 Parole Eligibility Date Federal Offender Released on 3 years 6 months 6 for 1 Accelerated Parole Date (Certain Offences) Innocent Person Denied Bail 0 days 6 months 0 for 1

Provisions were made for offenders to be directed to parole release at their parole eligibility date unless they were assessed as posing a risk of violent reoffending.

Inmates who have only six months left before their full parole eligibility date may also seek day parole from the Board.

The goal is to have the inmates complete the appropriate groups before their parole eligibility date. However, rehabilitation requires a long-term commitment, and inmates are encouraged to plan well beyond their release.