Did you know that people incarcerated in California’s state prisons who have been given an “indeterminate sentence” (e.g., 25 years to life) MUST appear before the Board of Parole Hearings in order to be released? 2/
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Many members of the public are surprised to learn just how difficult the parole process is in California. As the #VISIONAct heads to the Asm. Judiciary committee today, we wanted to share some key pieces of information so that our legislators can have an informed discussion. 1/
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Parole is hard won -- and hard to get! California’s Parole Board approved LESS than 1 out of every 5 parole requests in 2020. That’s JUST 1,233 out of 7,684 requests! 3/
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And there’s another “hoop” to jump through. Even AFTER a person goes to the parole board, does a ton of work, and is granted parole, the Governor’s office can REVERSE this decision if they believe the person “poses a risk to public safety.” 4/
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Important fact: of people with life or “indeterminate” sentences who are granted parole, data has found that ONLY 2.3% are rearrested and convicted again, mostly for misdemeanors. (See page viii of CDCR’s 2014-15 report for more info.) 5/
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#VISIONAct, AB 937 by Asm.@WendyCarrillo, would ensure that ONCE a person has earned their release from state or local custody, they are not transferred to abusive and possibly deadly ICE detention and can instead return to loved ones and rebuild their life. 6/Näytä tämä ketju -
#VISIONAct does not impact who is eligible for release from prison or jail, or their release date. What it would do is end the DOUBLE-punishment of people who are immigrants who have already served their time. 7/Näytä tämä ketju -
We are NOT sharing this information because we agree with the very low number of releases the parole board grants or with the system of incarceration that has devastated Black and brown communities. We do want legislators and the public to have an informed discussion. /8
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