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Submitting Parole Support Letters for Inmates

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Summary

The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole published an FAQ page clarifying procedures for submitting parole support letters on behalf of inmates. The document specifies that anyone may submit support letters at any time during incarceration, and identifies the required identifying information (inmate name plus date of birth, institution, or parole number) and submission addresses (physical mail to Harrisburg office or email).

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What changed

The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole added a new FAQ page to its website providing guidance on submitting parole support letters for inmates. The page clarifies that letters may be submitted by anyone including defense attorneys, family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors, and may be sent at any time during the inmate's incarceration period.

Affected parties—including defense attorneys and community supporters—should note the submission requirements: letters must include the inmate's name plus at least one additional identifier (date of birth, institution, or parole number) to ensure proper routing to the correct file. Submissions may be mailed to the Board's Records and Administration Office in Harrisburg or sent via email to the designated contact address.

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Apr 18, 2026

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Parole Support Letters

Get answers to common questions about submitting letters of support on behalf of an inmate.

Who may submit a letter of support?

Letters of support for parole may be submitted by anyone, Defense Attorneys, Friends, Family, Neighbors, Colleagues, etc..

When can a letter be submitted?

Letters can be sent at any time during an inmate’s incarnation period.

What must be included in the letter of support?

The Board must have the inmate's name AND some other form of identifying information such as the date of birth or the institution or parole number to make certain the letter is placed in the correct individual's file.

Identifying information can be found on the Inmate Locator

Where should the letter of support be sent?

PA Parole Board Records and Administration Office
1101 South Front St., Suite 5300
Harrisburg, PA  17104-2517

OR

Email: RA-PMPBPPWEBCONTACT@pa.gov

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Classification

Agency
PA BPP
Instrument
FAQ
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor

Who this affects

Applies to
Legal professionals Consumers
Industry sector
9211 Government & Public Administration
Activity scope
Parole process guidance Inmate correspondence
Geographic scope
Pennsylvania US-PA

Taxonomy

Primary area
Judicial Administration
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Criminal Justice

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