Title 20 — STATE PRISON AND COUNTY JAILS

20-1001. definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates or requires otherwise, the following terms shall be defined as follows: (1) "Board" means the state board of correction. (2) "Commission" means the Idaho commission of pardons and parole, which, i…

20-1002. Commission created — Appointment — Qualifications — Terms — meetings — compensation — executive director and Staff. (1) There is hereby created the Idaho commission of pardons and parole. The governor shall appoint seven (7) commissioners, subject to the advice and conse…

20-1003. Compliance with open meetings law — Executive sessions authorized — Report required. (1) All meetings and hearings of the commission shall be held in accordance with the open meetings law as provided in chapter 2, title 74, Idaho Code, except: (a) An initial review of an…

20-1004. duties and powers of the commission. The commission shall: (1) Have the powers relating to commutation, pardon and remission of fines and forfeitures as set forth in section 7, article IV of the Idaho constitution; (2) Subject to and consistent with the provisions of thi…

20-1005. RULES GOVERNING PAROLE — LEGISLATIVE INTENT — RESTRICTIONS — REQUIRED PSYCHIATRIC OR PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION — REQUIRED REPORT. (1) It is the intent of the legislature to focus prison space on those who commit the most serious offenses or who have the highest likelihoo…

20-1006. MEDICAL PAROLE — REQUIRED REPORT. (1) Subject to the limitations of this section and section 20-1005, Idaho Code, and notwithstanding any fixed term of confinement or minimum period of confinement as provided in section 19-2513, Idaho Code, the commission may parole an i…

20-1007. Conditions of parole to be specified in writing — Warrant for arrest of suspected violators — Effect of suspension and arrest. (1) The commission, in releasing a person on parole, shall specify in writing the conditions of parole, and a copy of such conditions shall be g…

20-1008. Parole revocation hearing. (1) Whenever a paroled prisoner is accused of a violation of parole, other than by absconding supervision or the commission of, and conviction for, a felony or misdemeanor offense under the laws of this state, or any other state, or any federal…

20-1009. Notice and Service to an alleged parole violator — Waiver of hearing. (1) Within fifteen (15) calendar days following arrest and detention on a warrant issued by the commission, the alleged parole violator shall be personally served with a copy of the factual allegations…

20-1010. Commission rulings at a parole revocation hearing. (1) After a factual parole revocation hearing has been concluded, the commissioner or commissioners or the designated hearing officer, having heard the matter, shall render a decision within twenty (20) days. If the alle…

20-1011. Immunity from parole or release of a prisoner. Neither a public entity nor a public employee or servant shall be financially responsible or liable for any injury resulting from determining whether to parole or release a prisoner or from determining the terms or condition…

20-1012. Final discharge of parolee — Minimum term. (1) When any paroled prisoner has performed the obligations of his parole for such time as shall satisfy the commission that his final release is not incompatible with his welfare and that of society, the commission may make the…

20-1013. Parole information to be transmitted to the sheriff and county prosecutor. Whenever any person committed to the custody of the board shall have been granted a parole by the commission, it shall be the duty of the commission to transmit to the sheriff and the prosecuting …

20-1014. Transfer of convicted foreign citizens or nationals under treaty. If a treaty in effect between the United States and a foreign country provides for the transfer or exchange of convicted offenders to the country of which they are citizens or nationals, the governor may, …

20-1015. Respites and reprieves. (1) The governor shall have power to grant respites or reprieves in all cases of convictions for offenses against the state, except treason or imprisonment on impeachment, but such respites or reprieves shall not extend beyond the next session of …

20-1016. commutations and pardons. (1) The commission shall have full and final authority to grant commutations and pardons after conviction and judgment in all cases of offenses against the state except treason or impeachment and as otherwise provided in this section. (2) The co…

20-1017. REQUIRED PUBLICATIONS AND LIMITATION ON APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUTATIONS AND PARDONS. (1) When applications for pardon or commutation are scheduled to be considered at a meeting of the commission, the executive director shall cause to be published in some newspaper of gener…

20-1018. NOTICE OF granted PARDON, COMMUTATION, OR REMISSION OF FINES AND FORFEITURES. When, by action of the commission or the governor, a pardon, commutation, or remission of fines and forfeitures is granted as provided by law, the executive director shall: (1) Retain an origin…