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Parole Commission Interim Rule on Federal Prisoner Parole and Supervision

The U.S. Parole Commission issued an interim rule to explicitly allow parole dates to be reopened and advanced based on medical and compassionate reasons. This change is effective September 16, 2021, with comments due by October 18, 2021.

Parole Commission Revises Rules for Federal Prisoners

The United States Parole Commission has finalized a rule revising its policy on supervised release revocations for offenders sentenced under the D.C. Code. The change eliminates the automatic imposition of the maximum permissible term of supervised release upon revocation, restoring discretion to the Commission.

Parole Commission Final Rule on Prisoner Supervision

The U.S. Parole Commission has issued a final rule amending its regulations regarding the rescission of parole dates. The modification allows the Commission to use findings from a Residential Reentry Center's Disciplinary Committee as conclusive evidence of misconduct, similar to existing provisions for Disciplinary Hearing Officers. This change aims to streamline the process for rescinding parole dates based on institutional rule violations.

Parole Commission Final Rule on Federal Prisoner Supervision

The U.S. Parole Commission is removing and reserving a procedural rule (28 CFR 2.65) concerning the parole eligibility for federal prisoners serving a combination of U.S. and D.C. Code sentences. This change is a result of the D.C. Circuit Court's ruling in Ford v. Massarone and will affect how parole hearings are scheduled for these "mixed code" offenders.

Federal Prisoners Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Rules Updated

The Parole Commission has updated rules concerning the paroling, recommitting, and supervising of federal prisoners. These updates apply to prisoners serving sentences under the United States and District of Columbia Codes. The rule is effective immediately upon publication.