Section 17-22.5-102.5 - Purpose of parole(1) The purposes of this article with respect to parole are: (a) To further all purposes of sentencing and improve public safety by reducing the incidence of crime and technical parole violations committed by people on parole;(b) To prepare, select, and assist people who, after serving a statutorily defined period of incarceration, will be transitioned and returned to the community;(c) To set individualized conditions of parole and to provide supervision services and support to assist people on parole in addressing identified risks and needs; and(d) To achieve a successful discharge from parole supervision for people on parole through compliance with the terms and conditions of release that address their risks and needs.Amended by 2016 Ch. 120,§ 1, eff. 8/10/2016.L. 85: Entire section added, p. 648, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2016: (1) amended, (HB 16-1215), ch.120, p. 341, § 1, effective August 10.