What is the purpose of the revocation hearing?

If you have not been convicted of a crime, the purpose of the hearing is to determine if you have violated any condition of parole. A hearing officer who is an employee of the Board conducts the revocation hearing. The hearing officer will evaluate the evidence introduced at the hearing and determine if you have violated your parole. At the hearing, you will have the opportunity to contest (deny) the alleged violation(s) and present evidence on your own behalf. If you admit to the alleged violation(s), you can still offer any mitigating evidence or explanation that you want the Board panel (through the hearing officer) to consider. If you are convicted of a crime committed while on parole, there is a presumption that you have violated your parole. In this case, the hearing will give you a chance to explain your case and tell the Board panel (through the hearing officer) anything you think the Board panel should know when it decides your case. If you can prove that there is good cause why your parole should not be revoked, this is your opportunity to do so.