N.H. Code Admin. R. Par 301.03

Current through Register No. 24, June 13, 2024

Section Par 301.03 - Evaluation Criteria

In determining the reasonable probability of success on parole, the board shall consider the following criteria:

(a) The inmate's personality, maturity, sense of responsibility, and any developments in personality which might promote or hinder the conformity to the law;

(b) The appropriateness and adequacy of his parole plan, as determined by the supervising officer during the investigation requested by the board prior to release, including:

(1) The inmate's employment plan, employment history, occupational skills, and past employment stability;

(2) The type of residence, neighborhood, and community in which the inmate intends to live and work; and

(3) The availability of mental health or other rehabilitative services ordered by the board as conditions of parole;

(c) The inmate's history of use of illegal drugs, and habitual and/or excessive use of alcohol;

(d) The inmate's criminal record, including the nature and circumstances of criminal activity, and the recency and frequency of previous offenses;

(e) The seriousness of the confining offense or other committed offenses, including the degree of violence or lack of concern for victims involved;

(f) The degree of remorse or empathy for victims and the attitude of the inmate toward his prior criminal conduct;

(g) The inmate's history of conduct during previous paroles, probation, or other community supervision;

(h) The inmate's conduct within the institution, including, but not limited to:

(1) The disciplinary record during incarceration;

(2) Evidence of self-improvement through the various institutional programs and, specifically programs which addressed problems or issues that contributed to the inmate's prior criminal activity;

(i) Evaluations and recommendations received by the board from the department of corrections, courts, and relevant social service, mental health, and criminal justice agencies; and

(j) The inmate's attitude and conduct during the parole hearing.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Par 301.03

#7149, eff 12-7-99, EXPIRED: 12-7-07

New. #9070, INTERIM, eff 1-11-08, EXPIRED: 7-9-08

New. #9255, eff 9-6-08

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 15, Filed April 13, 2017, Proposed by #12157, Effective 4/7/2017, Expires 4/7/2027.